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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London

Waltham Forest 1970

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]

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Complaints received2,899
Inspections and Re-inspections13,608
Premises treated2,112
2. Nuisances Abated, Defects Remedied, Improvements Effected (i) PUBLIC HEALTH ACTS The total number of repairs and improvements carried out to dwellings and other premises is as follows, compared with the past two years:-
196819691970
2,9312,7962,750
(ii) FOOD AND DRUGS ACTS/FOOD HYGIENE REGULATIONS The total number of repairs and improvements carried out to food establishments and industrial premises is as follows, compared with the past two years:-
196819691970
1,3601,6571,704

Table: 3. Registration and/or Licensing of Business Premises(i) Approximate number of business premises in the Borough and functions involved.

3. Registration and/or Licensing of Business Premises

(i) Approximate number of business premises in the Borough and functions involved.

OFFICES, SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT. 1963NO.FOOD PREMISES BUSINESS DESIGNATION SUBSIDIARY FUNCTIONSNO.
Registration94
Local Authority2,430Butcher136
H.M.F. Inspector859Canteen/Staff*51
Exempt2,063Canteen/School*72
Total5,354Catering/Public186
Catering/Misc.*3
Class of Premises Registered by Local AuthorityChemist86
Office533Confectionery280
Retail Shop1,613Fishmonger51
Wholesale94Fish Frier45
Catering/Public186Greengrocer160
Fuel Store6Grocer/General327
Factories Act, 1961Off-Licence97
Power800Public House87
Non-power5918
TradeStore/Multiple14
Depots/Food Storage63
Non-food3,710Stall/Vehicle308
Food1,644