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Walthamstow 1952

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]

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Cafes and Caterers.
Special cleansings, 94; Light and ventilation improved, 6;
Floors repaired, 5; Other improvements, 52.
Ice Cream Manufacturers and Vendors.
Special cleansings, 4; Other improvements, 2.
Dairies and Milkshops.
Special cleansings, 24; New fittings and other improvements,
9; Pavings relaid, 1.
Hairdressers.
Special cleansings, 29; Other improvements, 8.
Stable Premises.
Cleansings, 14; Accumulations removed, 10; Pavings
repaired, 3; Other improvements, 3.
Laundries.
Special cleansings, 4.
Rag and Bone Dealers.
Cleansings, 4; Accumulations removed, 1.
Piggeries.
Cleansing, 1.
Street Traders.
Stalls improved, 14; Storerooms improved, 6.
Public Houses.
Special cleansings, 12; Hot water supply improved, 3.
Caravans.
There are no authorised sites in the borough.
During the year considerable trouble was experienced
from unauthorised campers on the verge in Folly Lane, but
with the co-operation of the police authorities and the Borough
Architect, Engineer and Surveyor's Department they were
removed, only to return later and again to be removed.