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Complaints.
During the year 1,499 complaints were received with respect
to the following matters :
Choked and defective drains 306
Insanitary or dilapidated conditions of houses or premises 240
Offensive accumulations or deposits 20
Defective dustbins 428
Vermin or insects 71
Gypsies 5
Rat and mouse infestations 266
Unsound food 20
Nuisances from animals 13
Overcrowding 37
Dust, smoke and noise nuisances 24
Other nuisances 69
Total 1,499
Notices Served.
Informal Notices served 1,003
Statutory Notices served :
Public Health Act, 1936, Section 39 8
do. Section 45 6
do. Section 75 17
do. Section 93 27
Legal Proceedings.
(a) Public Health Act, 1936.
Three summonses were taken out for failure to comply with
Abatement Notices. In each case the requirements of the Notice
were carried out before the hearing took place. The summonses
were therefore withdrawn on payment of costs.
(b) Food and Drugs Act, 1938.
Proceedings were taken on one occasion in connection with
foreign matter in food. A fine of £10 with £3. 3s. Od. costs was
imposed by the Magistrates.
(c) Middlesex County Council Acts, 1944-1950.
Successful action was taken against the owner and the occupier
of an unauthorised caravan site. Fines of £1 and 10/- respectively
were imposed.
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