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Islington 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Islington]
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67 [1934
During the year 1934 the number of notices served was 101. The following Table summarises the work under the Act during the years 1927 to 1934.
| 1927 | 1928 | 1929 | 1930 | 1931 | 1932 | 1933 | 1934 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Streets visited | 235 | 203 | 144 | 166 | 223 | 250 | 244 | 236 |
| Number of Private Houses visited | 368 | 349 | 223 | 387 | 385 | 391 | 388 | 364 |
| Number of Shops and Factories visited | 81 | 56 | 36 | 37 | 48 | 17 | 38 | 46 |
| Total Premises inspected | 449 | 405 | 259 | 424 | 433 | 408 | 426 | 410 |
| Found Rat Infested | 191 | 154 | 101 | 142 | 178 | 169 | 168 | 178 |
| Found Mice Infested | 8 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| Defective Drains Repaired (Cause of Rat trouble) | 48 | 49 | 23 | 45 | 50 | 63 | 37 | 55 |
| Number of Complaints received | 202 | 150 | 124 | 176 | 216 | 203 | 194 | 212 |
RAG AND BONE DEALERS.
Reviewing the report given on this subject last year, it has been found that
conditions are generally satisfactory. There is one business less in No. 3
district and one less in No. 4. In No. 6 district one dealer has changed to new
premises, but remains in the same district, and there is one less in No. 11 district.
The total number of Rag and Bone Dealers in the Borough is 34. Ten official calls
were made under the Regulations ; in addition, 38 visits were made to deal with the
premises apart from the trade carried on.
HOUSING.
Housing Schemes Undertaken by the Borough Council.—The Borough Council
appointed a Housing Committee in May, 1919, to exercise the powers and duties
conferred upon the Council by the Housing and Town Planning, etc., Act, 1919, and
subsequent Housing Acts.
From that date up to the end of 1934, the following Housing Schemes have been carried out:—
| Properties. | No. of Flats. | Total Cost. |
|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| Halton Mansions | 160 | 192,546 |
| Addington Mansions | 107 | 175,262 |
| City and Queens Mansions | 92 | 92,094 |
| Warltersville Mansions | 46 | 45,948 |
| Manchester Mansions and 88, Hazellville Road | 41 | 57,484 |
| Avenell Mansions | 40 | 25,638 |
| Tyndale Mansions | 102 | 83,914 |
| Laycock Mansions | 132 | 88,135 |
| Leyden Mansions | 111 | 73,890 |
| " The Highlands," Crouch Hill | 71 | 35,550 |
| Wakelin House, Sebbon Street | 109 | 50,800 |
| Miscellaneous | 64 | 35,180 |
| 1,075 | £956,441 |
CHURCH LANE CLEARANCE AREA.
REPRESENTATION BY THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH.
This area was represented by the Medical Officer of Health on the 1st May,
1933. See Annual Report, 1933 (p. 68). The representation was under the
provisions of the Housing Act 1930, and dealt with 53 dwelling houses and shop
premises in Church Grove, Church Lane, Rothery Place and Rothery Street. The