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Smoke Abatement.—It has not been found necessary on any
occasion to complain of smoke nuisance.
Premises and Occupations Which Can be Controlled by Bye-laws
and Regulations:-—There are no Premises or Occupations where
special Bye-laws or Regulations are necessary for the control thereof.
Other Sanitary Conditions Requiring Notice.—There are within
this district numerous open ditches draining portions of undeveloped
land and other vacant areas which in the event of building taking
place in the immediate vicinity would tend to cause a serious nuisance,
and prove a menace to public health. These should be piped, or
culverted in, prior to building operations.
Schools.
Numerous private schools are situated in the district. There
are two public elementary schools—one in North, the other in South
Chingford.
The North Chingford school was partially destroyed by fire last
year, necessitating alternative temporary accommodation for the older
scholars. This is suitable, but not ideal. That portion of the infant
school saved from fire is still being used.
The South Chingford School is a modern building and is well
situated in a rapidly-growing district.
The Schools are periodically visited and any sanitary defects
found immediately remedied.
Minor outbreaks of infectious illness have occurred and have
been satisfactorily controlled by examination of contacts and a
judicious exclusion of scholars in accordance with the Ministry of
Health and Board of Education Memo, on " Closure of and Exclusion
from School, 1925."
It has not been found necessary to close the school on account
of any epidemic.
The School Medical Inspector (Dr. Vaudrey) has attended the
public elementary schools at frequent intervals and visits have also
been paid by the school nurse weekly, or more often, if found
necessary.
Housing.
The General Housing conditions of the district are good.
There is a shortage of houses available for letting purposes on
rental, which is essential for a certain section of the population.