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Complaints.
Four hundred and fifty-eight complaints were received
with reference to the following matters, viz.:—
Blocked or defective drains . 56
Insanitary condition of mews and passages 3
Insanitary or defective condition of houses 137
Defective roofs 15
Non-removal of refuse 2
Verminous condition of houses 5
Nuisance from dampness 25
Nuisance from overcrowding 5
Nuisance from the keeping of animals 8
Nuisance from the burning of refuse 19
Accumulations of refuse or manure 40
Absence of, or defective dustbins 11
Smoke nuisance 9
Smells from public sewers 4
Premises infested with rats 36
Premises infested with insects 12
Shops Acts 13
Flooding 10
Noise 8
Other complaints 40
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 27.
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