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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Marylebone 1915
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for St. Marylebone, Metropolitan Borough]
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In many cases the reason given was that on account of the war it was
impossible to obtain smokeless coal and, further, that Navy men, who make the best
stokers, had gone back to the Service. These explanations appeared to be
reasonable, and no notices were served or summonses issued.
DRAIN PLANS AND DRAINAGE.
During the whole of 1915 the duties of the drainage inspector in the district
south of Marylebone Road were carried out by Inspector Gorniot; those in the
northern district being entrusted to Inspector J. C. Wilson.
The total number of inspections made was 10,823 as against 8,204 in 1914.
The number of plans relating to new buildings was 52 (north 14, south 38).
In the case of old buildings, the number of plans received was 209 (north 136,
south 73). The total number of plans deposited was 261, the number for 1914
being 428.
Legal proceedings were taken in one instance as follows:-
| Premises. | Offence. | Proceedings taken under. | Result. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84, Maida Vale. | Executing works in connection with sanitary arrangements without having first given notice and depositing plans. | L.C.C. By-Laws made under M.M. Act, 1865, Sec. 20 | Fine £2Costs £1 1s. |
Combined Drainage.—The number of orders under seal as to combined
drainage granted by the Council was 6, the number in 1914 being 6.
In 2 cases the liability of the Council for the reconstruction of the combined
portions of existing drains was admitted, and the work carried out by the Works
Committee at the request of the Public Health Committee.
REMOVAL OF HOUSE REFUSE.
During 1915 the removal and destruction of house refuse was, as in former
years, in the hands of the Council's contractors, the Western Cartage Co., The
Wharves, Paddington.
The total cost for the whole Borough during the financial year to March, 1916,
was £12,495. The figure for the year ending March, 1915, was £12,695. Despite
very great difficulties with traction, labour, etc., the work was very well done. The
number of complaints, 43 in the North and 58 in the South District, compares not
unfavourably with the figure for 1914, viz., 43 in the North District and 48 in the
South. The number of letters was 332 and of refusals 391.