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Drainage. The inspection of new drains is carried out by the Borough Engineer
and reconstructions and repair of drainage work is supervised by the Health
Department. There were 39 reconstructions or alterations to the drainage systems
during the year, and 11 combined drainage systems were repaired.
Rag Flock Acts. Rag flock must comply with the Rag Flock Regulations,
in which it is laid down that soluble chlorine, in the form of chlorides, must not
exceed 30 parts of chlorine in 100,000 parts of flock. Of the samples taken, on
analysis it was found that two samples did not conform to the prescribed standard
of cleanliness, soluble chlorine in the form of chlorides being 13 parts and 10 parts
respectively per 100,000 in excess of the maximum laid down in the Regulations.
In both cases, the manufacturers stated that the rag flock was manufactured from
entirely new materials. Warning letters were sent by the Town Clerk.
Offensive Trades. During the year the Council approved an application
for the re-establishment of one business of slaughterer of poultry, and also approved
the renewal of one tripe boiler licence.
Pharmacy and Poisons Act, 1933. This Act places upon Metropolitan
Boroughs the duty of enforcing the provisions of that part of the Act which relates
to poisons in Part II of the Poisons List. Eighty-eight applications were received
during the year for retention in the Council's list. In addition, 29 new entries
were made and visits were carried out to the premises of all listed sellers.
Smoke Abatement. During the period under review, 47 observations were
made in the Borough and two notices were served in respect of offences. In both
cases the nuisance was abated forthwith and no further action was necessary.
Legal Proceedings. There were 17 prosecutions under the Public Health
(London) Act, 1936, and Bye-laws, fines totalling £6 10s. Od. being imposed. During
the year, fines of £24 were imposed in connection with prosecutions under the Food
and Drugs Act, 1938. There was also one prosecution under the Public Health
(London) Act, 1891, a fine of £2 10s. Od. being made.
Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts. During the year, 14
applications for the issue of a certificate under the provisions of the above Acts
were considered by the Health Committee, and in 8 cases certificates that the
premises were not in a reasonable state of repair were issued to the applicants.
Common Lodging Houses. These are licensed annually by the Borough Council
in accordance with the provisions of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936. There
are now only two licensed Common Lodging Houses in the Borough. The number
of inspections made during the year was 56. Details of the accommodation
available are as follows :—
Premises.
Accommodation—Men.
60, Beresford Street 50
102, Woolwich High Street 22
One application for renewal was refused, by reason of failure to comply with
the Bye-laws.