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

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Haringey 1966

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Haringey]

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Defects Remedied
Drains reconstructed 17
Drains repaired 129
Drains cleared 49
W.C. cisterns repaired or renewed 84
W.C. pans renewed 28
W.C. pans cleansed 50
Waste pipes repaired or renewed 74
Rain water pipes repaired or renewed 142
Roofs repaired or renewed 533
Eaves gutters repaired or renewed 164
Drinking water cisterns renewed 2
Drinking water cisterns covered 7
Water service pipes repaired 32
Water supply reinstated 3
Yards repaired or reconstructed 18
Sinks renewed or provided 61
Floors repaired or renewed 197
Floors ventilated 4
Dampness remedied 459
Window frames and sashes repaired, renewed or painted 340
Fireplaces, stoves and ovens repaired or renewed 23
Flues and chimney stacks repaired 14
Brickwork of walls repaired and walls rebuilt 84
Ventilated food stores provided 65
Rooms cleansed 2
Staircases, passages and landings cleansed 1
Staircases, balconies and steps repaired or renewed 28
Noxious accumulations removed 81
Miscellaneous defects remedied 1453
Statutory Notices Served
Housing Act 1957
Section 9 (Repairs) 6
Section 78 (Overcrowding) 24
Housing Act 1961 (Houses in Multiple Occupation)
Section 15 (Amenities) 30
Section 16 (Escape in case of fire) 2
Section 19 (Limitation of number of occupants) 8
Housing Act 1964 (Improvements)
Section 14 29
Section 16 4
Section 17 12
Section 24 2
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