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Walthamstow 1947

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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As a result of the regular periodical visiting of the Special
Premises the following works were carried out: —
Butchers' Shops.
Special cleansings, 42 ; Paving repaired, 4 ; Accumulations
removed, 6 ; New Galvanised Bins provided, 18 ; Drains repaired,
7 ; W.C.s repaired and cleansed, 11 ; Other improvements, 19.
Bakehouses.
Special cleansings, 47 ; New ceilings fixed, 3 ; Floors
repaired, 7 ; Light and Ventilation improved, 18 ; Roofs repaired,
3 ; Other repairs, 17.
Fishmongers.
Special cleansings, 30 ; Yards repaved, 3 ; Accumulations
removed, 7 ; Drains cleared, 14 ; Other improvements, 21.
Cafes and Caterers.
Special cleansings, 57 ; Light and Ventilation improved, 4 ; Floors
renewed, 10 ; Other improvements, 19.
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors.
Special cleansings 23 ; Special cleansing of utensils, 2 ; Yard
pavings repaired, 3 ; Other improvements, 4.
Cowsheds and Milkshops.
Special cleansings, 10 ; New fittings and other improvements,
2.
Stable Premises.
Cleansings, 18 ; Accumulations removed, 12 ; Roofs
repaired, 1 ; Pavings repaired, 1 ; Other improvements, 2.
Laundries.
Special cleansings, 2 ; Other improvements, 3.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
Cleansings, 6 ; Accumulations removed, 4.
Piggeries.
Cleansings, 3.
Camping Sites.
There were no sites in the area used for camping. The van
dwellers in the Higham Hill area still remain.
Smoke Abatement.
There was a slight improvement on last year, although the
use of unsuitable fuel gave rise to several complaints which were
investigated. Remedial measures were carried out as far as
practicable.