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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
Acton 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]
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SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA
The following table includes the tabular statements by the
Chief Sanitary Inspector under article 27 (18) of the Sanitary
Officers (Outside London) Regulations, 1935.
| Number of Inspections made and Action taken: — | |
|---|---|
| Total number of dwelling houses inspected for housing | |
| defects (under Public Health or Housing Acts) | 996 |
| (1) Dealt with by service of informal notice | 487 |
| (2) Dealt with by service of Statutory Notice under Section 9 Housing Act, 1936 | 125 |
| (3) Dealt with by service of Statutory Notice under | |
| Public Health Acts | 43 |
| (4) No defects found | 33 |
| Premises (other than defective dwelling houses) inspec | |
| ted for nuisances and miscellaneous defects | 1,940 |
| (1) Dealt with by service of informal notice | 18 |
| (2) Dealt with by service of Statutory Notice under Public Health Acts, etc. | |
| Re-inspections subsequent to Service of Notice | 3,925 |
| Inspections after notifications of Infectious Disease | 123 |
| Premises inspected under Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949 and Infestation Order, 1943 | 79 |
The general improvement and condition of occupied houses has
been maintained by requirements of repairs and the compliance
by owners under Section 9 of the Housing Act, 1936. During the
year 57 Notices were passed to the Town Clerk for work to be done
in default of owners.