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Complaints.
Four hundred and thirty-seven complaints were received
with reference to the following matters, viz.:—
Blocked or defective drains 53
Insanitary condition of mews and passages 7
Insanitary or defective condition of houses 113
Defective roofs 16
Non-removal of refuse 1
Verminous condition of houses 15
Nuisance from dampness 27
Nuisance from overcrowding 11
Nuisance from the keeping of animals 9
Nuisance from the burning of refuse 27
Accumulations of refuse or manure 50
Absence of, or defective dustbins 5
Smoke nuisance 2
Smells from public sewers 1
Premises infested with rats 15
Premises infested with insects 13
Shops Acts 9
Flooding . 7
Other complaints 56
The complaints were investigated promptly, and in
those cases in which the Council had power to intervene
the necessary steps were taken to remove the cause of complaint.
Places of Public Entertainment.
In accordance with the request of the Minister of Health
contained in Circular 120, the cinemas, dance halls, and
other places of public entertainment have been inspected,
special attention being given to the condition and adequacy
of the sanitary accommodation. The defects discovered as a
result of these inspections were remedied, after notice had
been given to the persons responsible. A report upon the
premises was submitted to the Middlesex County Council,
which is the licensing authority for the district of Finchley.
The number of premises dealt with was 26.
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