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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 1956

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Acton]

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Rooms where dirty walls and ceiling have been cleansed and redecorated808
Defective floors repaired133
Defective or dangerous stairs repaired37
Defective doors and windows repaired1,269
Defective kitchen ranges and firegrates repaired223
Defective washing coppers repaired2
Coal cupboards provided or repaired—
Accumulations of offensive matter removed9
Drains unstopped and cleansed86
Drains tested, exposed for examination, etc.85
Smoke observations and inspections made34
Smoke nuisance abated on service of notice14
Miscellaneous nuisances abated128
New W.C. apartments—
Verminous rooms disinfested111

Table: HOUSING REPAIRS AND RENTS ACT 1954

HOUSING REPAIRS AND RENTS ACT 1954

Applications received19
Applications withdrawn2
Applications refused ,1
Certificates granted to occupiers16
Applications for certificates of revocation20
Applications refused2
Certificates granted to owners18

Table: PREMISES UNDER PERIODICAL INSPECTION

PREMISES UNDER PERIODICAL INSPECTION

Factories and Workshops639
Piggeries1
Rag Dealers5
Mews4
Public House Urinals34
Hairdressers45