Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wood Green]
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Water Supply
The whole Borough is in the area supplied by the Metropolitan
Water Board and every house has a constant supply.
Rag Flock and Other Filling Materials Act, 1951
Three premises in the Borough are registered under the
above Act. Three samples of feathers were submitted for laboratory
examination and were found to be satisfactory.
Pet Animals Act, 1951
Under the Act, seven licences were renewed during the year
after the premises had been inspected and found to be satisfactory,
and one new application for licence was granted.
Establishments for Massage or Special Treatment
Five existing licences under the Middlesex County Council Act
1950 were renewed during the year.
HOUSING
The Borough Surveyor has kindly supplied me with the following
figures showing the number of dwellings which have been erected
or rebuilt during the year.
Council dwellings completed-
52 flats Commerce Road, Redevelopment Stage I
52 flats Winkfield and Acacia Roads, Stage II
167 dwellings Cheshunt Housing Estate.
Council properties in course of construction at end of year -
66 dwellings Winkfield& Acacia Roads,Stages III & IV
168 flats Commerce Road Redevelopment Stage II
33 dwellings Cheshunt Housing Estate.
Private enterprise properties completed or in course of construction
- 86 flats, 1 house.
Swimming Baths
The figures of attendances at Western Road and Durnsford Road Baths for the past two years are as follows:-
Western Road Baths | 1962/3 | 1963/4 |
---|---|---|
Swimming Bath | 86,947 | 91,031 |
-do- Children (Special sessions) | ||
Children from Schools | 36,647 | 44,680 |
Spectators | 8,047 | 8,600 |
Slipper Baths | 31,239 | 27,352 |
-do- Old Age Pensioners (free) | 3,909 | 4,398 |
Steam Bath | 417 | 230 |