London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Waltham Forest 1973
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Waltham Forest]
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(4) Prevention of Damage by Pests Act. 1949 - Rodent Control
Complaints received 4,005
Inspections and Re-inspections 18,289
Premises treated 3,485
(5) Caravan Sites Act 1968
The Council opened a site for 16 caravans in July, 1972 and all places were quickly filled.
The Secretary of State has approved a Designation Order for the borough which came into
force on 1st June 1973
B NUISANCES ABATED. DEFECTS REMEDIED. IMPROVEMENTS EFFECTED
(1) 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:-
1971 1972 1973
2,760 2,404 2,598
(2) 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:-
1971 1972 1973
1,490 1,982 2,137
C REGISTRATION AND/OR LICENSING OF BUSINESS PREMISES
(1) Approximate number of business premises in the Borough and functions involved
| OFFICES, SHOPS AND RAILWAY PREMISES ACT, 1963 | NO: | FOOD P R EMI SES BUSINESS DESIGNATION SUBSIDIARY FUNCTIONS | NO: |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registration | Baker | 69 | |
| Local Authority | 2,522 | Butcher | 130 |
| H.M.F. Inspector Exempt | 779 1,823 | Canteen/Staff* | 51 |
| Total | 5,124 | Canteen/School* | 72 |
| Catering/Public | 229 | ||
| Class of Premises Registered by Local Authority | 562 | Catering/Misc* | 3 |
| Office | Chemist | 57 | |
| Retail Shop | 1,655 | Confectionery | 262 |
| Wholesale | 100 | Fishmonger/Fish Frier | 37 |
| Catering/Public | 198 | Greengrocer | 125 |
| Fuel Store | 7 | Grocer/General | 239 |
| Factories Act, 1961 | 769 | Off-Licence | 86 |
| Power | Public House | 85 | |
| Non-power | 10 | Clubs | 18 |
| Trade | 3,680 | Store/Multiple | 25 |
| Non-food | Depots/Food Storage | 63 | |
| Food | 1,444 | StalI/Vehicle | 489 |
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