London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972

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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 1972

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

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(iv) Prevention of Damage by Pests Act, 1949 - Rodent Control
Complaints received 2,663
Inspections and Re-inspections 16,571
Premises treated 2,442
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:-
1970 1971 1972
2,750 2,760 2,404
(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:-
1970 1971 1972
1,704 1,490 1,982
3. Registration and/or Licensing of Business Premises

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

(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:
RegistrationBaker69
Local Authority2,552Butcher130
H.M.F. Inspector785
Exempt1,944Canteen/Staff*51
Total5,281Canteen/School*72
Catering/Public201
Class of Premises Registered by Local AuthorityCatering/Misc.*3
Office558Chemist63
Retail Shop1,689
Confectionery314
Wholesale101
Fishmonger/Fish Frier37
Catering/Public197
Fuel Store7Greengrocer123
Grocer/General235
Factories Act, 1961
Off-Licence86
Power775Public house85
Non -power10Clubs18 14
TradeStore/Multile
Non-food3,843Depots/Food Storage63
Food1,438Stall/Vehicle490

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