London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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Finchley 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]

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Sanitary Conveniences
There are 32 conveniences attached to public houses within the
Borough. These premises are inspected periodically.
There are 14 public conveniences in the Borough, including those
in recreation grounds. Thirteen of these conveniences provide accommodation
for both sexes and one for males only.
Complaints
One thousand four hundred and fourteen complaints were
received with reference to the following matters, viz:—
Absence of, or defective condition of, dustbins 3
Accumulations of refuse and manure 48
Blocked or defective drains 382
Defective roofs 28
Defective W.Cs. 12
Dirty milk bottle 2
Dust and fumes 7
Flooding 9
Foreign matter in food 14
Insanitary or defective condition of houses 89
Noise 15
Non-removal of refuse 6
Nuisances from dampness 46
Nuisances from the burning of refuse 20
Nuisances from the keeping of animals or poultry 2
Pollution 3
Pigeons 3
Premises infested with insects 58
Premises infested with rats or mice 351
Smells from public sewers 4
Smoke nuisances 10
Unsatisfactory Housing Conditions, including Overcrowding
21
Unsound food 15
Verminous condition of houses 5
Wasps' nests 185
Shops Act 2
Other complaints 74
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