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East Ham 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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(b) Notices.
The number of notices served during the year totalled 5,889,
of which 335 were statutory notices. Of the total, 4,638 were
complied with at the end of the year, and the requisitions of many
of the remainder were in process of being complied with. The
ward classification of notices served is as follows:—
Manor Park 665 Castle 376
Woodgrange 951 Central 395
Little Ilford 1111 Wall End 1077
Kensington 276 Greatfield 411
Plashet 3,16 South 311
(c) Improvements.
In consequence of the service of the foregoing requisitions the following improvements were effected at the number of houses shewn:—
| Dampness remedied— | |
| Repointing executed | 1,264 |
| Roofs repaired | 1,684 |
| Rain water gutters repaired | 1,168 |
| Ventilation improved— | |
| Windows (including cords) repaired | 1,455 |
| Water supply improved— | |
| Service tap provided on main—Ord., 91; H-to-H, 96 | 187 |
| Sanitary conveniences repaired | 1,095 |
| Washing facilities provided or improved (coppers) | 336 |
| Drainage improved or reconstructed | 861 |
| Paving of yards repaired | 870 |
| Disrepair remedied— | |
| Stoves and firegrates repaired or renewed | 778 |
| Plasterwork repaired or renewed | 1,336 |
| Floors repaired or renewed | 457 |
| Cleansing executed | 2,420 |
| Miscellaneous defects remedied | 6,438 |
(d) Complaints.
During the year 1937 complaints totalling 2,106 were received
and where justified appropriate action taken. Many of the
complainants requested the services of the drain cleaner or rat
catcher.