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Complaints.—During the year. 2.091 complaints of nuisances were
received and investigated.
The following is a summary: —
Accumulation of manure and refuse 44
Animals improperly kept 17
Bad smells 84
Dampness of premises 96
Defective drains, w.c.'s and fittings 305
Defective roofs, gutters, downpipes, etc. 123
Defective water fittings 70
Dirty and verminous houses 42
Dirty condition of rearway —
Flooding of premises 11
Overcrowding 184
Smoke nuisances 28
Miscellaneous 1,087
Total 2,091
(v) Swimming Baths and Pools.—Samples of water for examination
were taken from the open.air swimming bath from April to October (7).
The samples were satisfactory, but in 2 samples, chlorine was absent, and
in 4 samples the chlorine content was below the prescribed standard.
Samples were also taken from the two indoor baths during January, March,
April, May, June, July, August, September. October and December (17);
all of the samples were satisfactory, but in 10 samples (4 from the 1st and
6 from the 2nd class) the chlorine content was above the prescribed
standard.
(vi) Eradication of Bed Bugs: —
Houses found to be infested ... .. ... ... 34
„ Disinfested ... ... ... ... ... 34
(vii) Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.—No licence to act as
slaughterman was granted during the year.
(viii) Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions)
Acts, 1920 and 1933.—The Chief Sanitary Inspector is authorised by the
Council to make visits and certify under the provisions of the Acts.
No certificates were issued in respect of premises during 1950.
(ix) Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928.—The Medical Officer of Healtl)
and the Sanitary Inspectors are the appointed Officers for the purposes of
enforcing the provisions of these Acts.
There are no premises on which rag flock is manufactured, but one
firm is using rag flock and is periodically inspected.
(x) Smoke, etc., Abatement.—Complaints were received of alleged
smoke nuisance from 8 factories in the Barkingside, Newbury Park, Grove
Road and Ilford Lane areas.
In all cases the firms concerned made efforts to remedy the unsatisfactory
conditions by installing new plant or by making repairs and
adjustments to existing plant. Two firms alleged that the complaints were
due to the supply of unsatisfactory fuel.
Two informal notices were served, both of which were complied with.
Regular observations were maintained and investigations carried out
with a view to abatement of the nuisances.