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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

East Barnet 1947

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Barnet]

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19461947
Brought forward10,40910,245
Other Shops95' 108
Food Inspections271327
Inspections under the Byelaws relating to Hairdressers' and Barbers' Premises1518
Inspections of Brooks and Streams7622
Smoke observations and visits3232
Total10,89810,752

Table: Number of Notices Served during the Year.

Number of Notices Served during the Year.

19461947
Informal Notices456469
Statutory Notices5770

Table: The result of the service of these Notices was as follows :—

The result of the service of these Notices was as follows :—

Preliminary Notices.Statutory Notices.
1946194719461947
Complied with371375..5055
Work in progress or in hand at the end of year2530..25
Not yet complied with6069..510

Table: Improvements effected as a result of Notices served.The following is a list of repairs executed or work done as a result of inspections made or notices served :—

Improvements effected as a result of Notices served.

The following is a list of repairs executed or work done as a result of inspections made or notices served :—

No. of Houses
19461947
Roofs repaired and made weathertight127136
Spouts and downspouts cleaned and repaired or renewed9589
Interior walls repaired or replastered99132
Ceilings repaired or replastered94123
Walls and Ceilings cleansed and distempered4066
Exterior brickwork repaired or repointed4452
Damp walls remedied87106
Stairs or staircases repaired96
Broken sash cords renewed2827
Window frames repaired77103
Kitchen ranges repaired or renewed714
Fireplaces repaired1542
Doors repaired2238
Door steps repaired or replaced314
Dilapidated washing coppers repaired66
Floors repaired or relaid5259