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

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Finchley 1961

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finchley]

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Bees 13
Premises infested with rats or mice 423
Foxes 3
Squirrels 1
Other complaints 86
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.
Notices Served
Informal Notices 277
Statutory Notices 15
Legal Proceedings
No legal proceedings were taken during the year, the necessary work being carried
out by the person(s) responsible or in their default by the Council under the relevant
provisions.
Summary of Sanitary Improvements carried out
Drainage
Repairs or amendments to existing drains 19
Drains or gullies unstopped or cleansed 353
Length in yards of stoneware drains laid 85
Length in yards of iron drains laid 26
Manholes provided 18
Manholes repaired 2
Manhole covers provided 3
Caps to intercepting traps provided16
Fresh air inlet repaired 1
New gully traps fixed 12
New soil pipes and ventilating shafts fixed 4
Soil pipes and ventilating shafts repaired 2
Water tests applied 31
Smoke test applied 45
Air test applied 1
Water Closets and Sanitary Fittings
New W.C. basins fixed 22
W.Cs. unstopped, cleansed or repaired 17
New flushing cisterns fitted to W.Cs. 3
Existing flushing cisterns repaired 13
New W.C. apartments provided 3
Urinal provided 1
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