Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Coulsdon]
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Noise Abatement 33
Swimming baths 145
Sampling - Food and Drugs Act, 1955 121
- Ice Cream 60
- Milk (Bacteriological) 176
- Milk (Bio) 16
- Water 75
- Miscellaneous Food Samples 22
Interviews 2,799
Number of incoming telephone enquiries and personal
callers received at the office 2,346
Miscellaneous visits 1,099
NOTICES SERVED
Preliminary Notices 793
Statutory Notices 129
WORK CARRIED OUT AND DEFECTS REMEDIED
Drainage and Sanitary Fittings:—
Drains repaired or reconstructed 85
Blocked drains cleared 360
Disused drains sealed off 22
Soil and vent pipes repaired/renewed 8
inspection chambers provided or repaired 71
Fresh air inlets repaired or renewed 5
Stoppers to interceptors renewed 4
New W.C. pans fixed 18
W.C. cisterns repaired or renewed 12
Cesspools abolished and filled in 3
Cesspools repaired/renewed/enlarged 8
Cesspools cleansed 1
Eaves gutters and rainwater pipes renewed/repaired 43
Lavatory basins renewed or provided 3
Baths renewed or provided 8
Sinks renewed or provided 1
Drainage disconnected from cesspool and connected to
sewer 2
Waste pipes renewed or repaired 16
Sink gully curbs and dishings renewed 21
Soakaways reconstructed or provided 11
Miscellaneous 55
General Housing Repairs:—
Defective roofs repaired or renewed 27
Chimney stacks repaired or rebuilt 4
External walls repaired 9
Yards paved or paving repaired 5
Steps repaired or renewed 1
External paintwork renewed 3
Dampness in walls remedied 19
Damp-proof courses provided 2
Walls and ceilings repaired 17
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