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public houses. On investigation it was found that the nuisances
were due principally to the fact that the urinals opened directly
on to the pavement or in view of a dwelling-house, and the
complaints were of annoyance and indecency, matters which
could not be dealt with under the Public Health (London) Act.
In some instances, however, it was necessary to serve notices
owing to the uncleanly condition of the urinals, upon which the
nuisances were abated.
Gipsies.—Complaint was received of a nuisance caused by
gipsies occupying a piece of vacant land in Hither Green Lane.
On inspection, the vans were found to be without proper sanitary
accommodation and sufficient water supply, and after the service
of notice the occupiers removed.
Fish Offal.—A serious nuisance was caused by the deposit
of fish offal used for manuring land in Hither Green. The
farmer of the land contended that it was necessary for his
business, and that he had been allowed to manure his land with
the material for many years. On inspecting the land it was
found that the farmer had not taken the best known means of
preventing a nuisance. The fish offal had been spread over the
land and allowed to remain uncovered, thus creating a serious
offence. Moreover, building operations had extended to
within a short distance of the land in question. Your Council
ordered proceedings, and the farmer was fined £5 and ordered
to pay 10s. costs. A Prohibition Order was also made.
A serious nuisance also occurred in the public thoroughfare
from the carting of fish offal in improperly constructed
vehicles. Two offenders were fined £1, and 2s. costs, and two
£2, and 2s. costs. In another case the summons could not be
served, the offender having disappeared.
Offensive Litter in Stables.—Complaints were received of
a nuisance arising from horse litter in stables in High Road,
Lee. The nuisance was abated on the service of notice.