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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
Richmond upon Thames 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Richmond]
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| Act and Section. | Notices Authorised. | Notices Served. |
|---|---|---|
| Housing Act, 1957 | ||
| Section 9 (Repairs) | — | — |
| Section 36 (Houses let in Lodgings) | 1 | 1 |
| Public Health Act, 1936. | ||
| Section 24 (Drainage) | 6 | 6 |
| Section 39 (Drainage) | 8 | 8 |
| Section 45 (Defective Closets) | 2 | 2 |
| Section 83 (Verminous Premises) | 1 | 1 |
| Section 92/93 (Nuisances) | 15 | 15 |
In the main the requirements of statutory notices were complied
with, but legal proceedings were instituted against owners in the two
cases. In the first, a Nuisance Order was made for works of repair
to be caried out in one month, and in addition, a fine of ten shillings
was imposed for failure to comply with a notice served under Section
39, Public Health Act, 1936.
In the second case, a Nuisance Order was made for works of repair
to be carried out in one month.
COMPLAINTS.
The number of complaints received was 716, which is a decrease
of 2 compared with 1958.
The complaints received have been classified as follows:—
Disrepair of premises:—
Dampness 25
Drainage 83
General Defects 170
Nuisance from Animals 6
Nuisance from Refuse 27
Nuisance from Smoke, fumes 40
Nuisance from Vermin 47
Rodent infestations 262
Unsound food 20
Miscellaneous Nuisances 36
716
Prompt investigation was made and suitable action taken to remedy
the complaints.