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Chigwell 1967

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chigwell]

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'Riding Centre for the Disabled, Grange Farm Sports Centre,
High Road. Chigwell;
Managed by Mr. J.A. Davies who resides on the premises.
12 horses and 1 owned by Mr. Davies.
Chigwell Riding School, Chase Lane. Chigwell:
Owners are Mr. and Mrs. J. Lucus, 26 Ann Way, Hainault, Ilford.
Managed by Mrs. Lucus. Normally 28 horses are kept on the
premises, in addition to some 5 at livery. These are subject
to some changes as an average of 6 additional horses are
periodically at rest on other premises at Lambourne.'
4. SANITARY INSPECTIONS OF THE AREA,
The following statistics indicate the work of the Public Health
Inspectors during the year -
(a) 1,352 complaints were received and dealt with.
(b) Summary of complaints;
Food 83
Sewage 6
Polluted ditches, watercourses and ponds 14
Flooding 14
Defective or blocked drains 268
"water closets 22
" water supply pipes 13
Dampness 31
Defective roofs and gutters 19
Accumulation of refuse 23
Defective dustbins 15
Insanitary conditions 23
Vermin 3
Rodents 418
Wasps 191
Other insect infestation 43
Smoke 32
Smells 48
Noises 16
Animals and birds 12
Miscellaneous housing defects 32
Miscellaneous 25
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