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Complaints.
Four hundred and fifty-nine complaints were received
with reference to the following matters, viz.:—
Blocked or defective drains 40
Insanitary condition of mews and passages 11
Insanitary or defective condition of houses 110
Defective roofs 24
Non-removal of refuse —
Verminous condition of houses 5
Nuisance from dampness 24
Nuisance from overcrowding 6
Nuisance from the keeping of animals 6
Nuisance from the burning of refuse 12
Accumulations of refuse or manure 33
Absence of, or defective dustbins 10
Smoke nuisance 10
Smells from public sewers 23
Premises infested with rats 19
Premises infested with insects 12
Shops Acts 14
Flooding 3
Noise 6
Other complaints 41
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 29.
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