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 Erith]
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The only Offensive Trade operated in this District is that
of Fish Frying, of which there are 13 businesses. Regular
visits have been made at these premises throughout the year in
order to ensure that the standard of cleanliness is maintained
on all occasions.
Within the area of the Council's Town Planning Scheme,
Offensive Trades may be carried on only within certain prescribed
zones, and subject to obtaining consent of the Council.
H(4). Legislation in Force.
List of Bye-laws, Adoptive Acts, and Regulations in force
in this district with date of adoption:—
Prevention of Nuisances Sept., 1887.
Keeping of Animals Sept., 1887.
Removal of Offensive matter Sept., 1887.
Public Mortuaries Sept., 1888.
Pleasure ground June, 1897.
Sewerage Regulations July, 1898.
Cleansing and Removal of Refuse Oct., 1898.
Public Baths and Wash-houses Sept., 1907.
Filth and Rubbish May, 1912.
Employment of Children Dec., 1920.
New Streets and Buildings Oct., 1927.
Tents, Vans and Sheds Feb., 1928.
Houses let in Lodgings Jan., 1930.
Slaughterhouses Jan., 1932.
Nursing Homes July, 1934.
New Streets and Buildings Oct., 1935.
Pleasure grounds Jan., 1936.
Erith Tranvwavs & Improvement Act, 1903.
Erith Improvement Act, 1920.
Infectious Disease (Prevention) Act, 1890. Part 1891.
Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act, 1890. Part 1891.
Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act, 1907. Part 1912 & 1928
Public Health Act, 1925. Part 1927.
Erith Planning Scheme 1938.
Dogs fouling footways 1939.
Regulation of Offensive Trades Mar., 1939,