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Walthamstow 1946
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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"I regret to have to report that the number of gullies
cleansed during 1946 dropped to 10,183, a reduction of 1,170
on the previous year, but can only point out that this was solely
due to the fact that the gully cleansing machine was out of
commission for several months as we could not obtain the necessary
spare parts to effect repairs.
"Once again I have pleasure in reporting an unbroken
record of normal service throughout the year, and I wish to
extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all concerned, as
without their co-operation it would have been impossible to have
maintained the smooth running of the various services during the
past year."
SANITARY INSPECTION OF THE AREA
During the year the inspectorate was equivalent to one below
full complement owing to resignations and sickness.
Mr. F. W. Kemp, Chief Sanitary Inspector, reports as follows :—
| No. of inspections made. | No. of nuisances detected. | No. of complaints received. | No. of Informal Notices | No. of Statutory Notices. | Total Visits. | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Served. | Complied with. | Served. | Complied with. | ||||
| 11,376 | 7,319 | 3,979 | 2,616 | 2,288 | 266 | 218 | 22,448 |
Of the 2,616 intimation notices which were served during the
year, 56 were in respect of business premises, and of the 2,560
relating to defects in houses, 2,046 were complied with without
resort to statutory procedure.
Owing to the failure of owners to carry out certain Statutory
Notices, served under Section 9 of the Housing Act, 1936, the
Council executed the necessary work to eight houses at a cost of
£155 8s. 7d.
The nature and variety of the work done in 1946 is shown in
the following tables :—
Drains tested, 528; Drains reconstructed or repaired, 545;
Drains obstructions removed, 395; Drains, means of access
provided, 48; Drains, ventilation provided or improved, 45;
Drains ventilation repaired, 97; Soil pipes repaired, 89; Soil
pipes, new, provided, 60; Rain water pipes renewed, 211;
Rain water pipes disconnected from drains, 8; Roofs repaired
or renewed, 624; Gutterings repaired or renewed, 421; W.C.
pans or traps provided, 335; Gully traps provided, 159; W.C.