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Walthamstow 1961
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Fowl Pest Order, 1936
No Order was issued during the year
Foot and Mouth Disease Orders
No Order was issued during the year
pet Animals Act 1951
Seventeen premises are licensed in the Borough for the sale of
pet animals. All licences are renewed annually and all premises were
inspected during the year.
Prevention of Damage by pests Act 1949.
The agreed scheme of work has continued and the two trained
Operatives have been fully engaged under the general supervision of
the Public Health Inspectors.
E STATISTICS public Health Inspection of the Area
| No, of in spections made | No, of nuisances remedied | No, of complaints received | No,of Intimation Notices | No,of Statutory Notices | Total visi ts | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Served | Complied wi th | Served | Compli ed wi th | ||||
| 23,419 | 2,783 | 1,783 | 572 | 649* | 125 | 134* | 30 153 |
* Includes notices outstanding from previous year
The following table shows the nature of work executed and
improvements effected during the year:
Drains tested, 332; Drains reconstructed or repaired, 176;
Drain obstructions removed. 86; Drains, means of access
provided, 12; Drains ventilation provided or improved, 13,
Soil pipes renewed or repaired. 74; Rainwater pipes repaired
or renewed, 55; Roofs repaired or renewed. 222; Gutterings
repaired or renewed, 137; W. C pans and traps provided, 102;
W C's repaired or cleansed. 104, W.C's light and ventilation
improved 5 Gully traps provided 21; Waste pipes repaired
or renewed, 38; New sinks provided. 20' Stoves and firegrates
repaired or renewed, 22; Water supply re instated, 14 Yard
and forecourt pavings repaired 48; Dirty houses cleansed, 5;
Dirty rooms cleansed. 26; Floors repaired. 105; Ventilation
under floors provided or improved 25: Dampness remedied 282
Offensive accumulations removed. 17 Manholes repaired or
resealed, 77; Miscellaneous repairs 725: Animals improperly
kept removed, 3.
Infectious Diseases
Visits to premises. 27;