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without charge. The system makes it obligatory for tradesmen
to put the refuse in suitable receptacles and place them in a ready
and convenient position for collection.
During the year 2,003 loads were collected.
Dust Bins.
Under the provisions of the East Ham Improvement Act,
1903, 375 dwelling houses have been reported to the Public Health
Committee as not being furnished with a suitable dust bin. The
Council authorised the service of Notices upon the persons responsible,
calling upon them to provide proper portable galvanized
iron bins. Where Notices were not complied with, the Council
exercised its powers by providing bins for the houses and recovering
the cost from owners. The bins supplied by the Corporation
are good in design and construction, and as they are purchased
in large quantities under contract, can be supplied at a reasonable
price.
Schools.
The public, elementary and private schools have been
systematically inspected, special attention being given to the
drains, gullies, latrines, urinals, etc. In the public schools the
gullies and drains are flushed regularly by the Council's drain
flushers. The caretakers are responsible for the cleansing of the
latrines and urinals. The work is done satisfactorily.
HOUSING STATISTICS FOR THE YEAH, 1927.
New houses erected during the year :—
(a) Total 242
(b) As part of a municipal housing scheme ... 100
1. Dwelling Houses.
Inspection—(1) Dwelling houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or
Housing Acts) 5,531
(2) Dwelling houses found to be in a state so
dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit
for human habitation Nil.