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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
Tottenham 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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The sixth treatment of sewers was carried out during June anc July, with the following results:—
| Number of Treatments. | |
|---|---|
| Manholes with small poison takes | 226 |
| Manholes with good poison takes | 161 |
| Manholes with complete poison takes | 60 |
| Manholes with no poison take | 666 |
| Total number of manholes baited | 1,113 |
| Estimated number of rats killed | 3,558 |
Dwelling-houses and Business Premises Treated Apart from the Special Scheme.
| (1) Dwelling-houses | 645 |
| (2) Business and Factory Premises | 94 |
| (3) Total charges for (2) above | £61 15s. 4½d. |
Housing Lettings.
Departmental responsibility for housing lettings ceased midway
through the year, with the appointment of an independent
housing manager under the administration of the Town Clerk's
Department.
Applications for the three and four-bedroomed type houses
being erected on the Asplins and Allington Estates were then being
investigated, and applicants interviewed by the lettings Committee.
The Public Health Department continues to investigate and
report upon housing applications made by Tottenham residents to
other local authorities, at the request of such authorities (mainly the
London County Council), with particular reference to overcrowding.
HOUSING PROGRESS.
| Houses. | Flats. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Act, 1919 | 428 | — | 428 |
| Housing Act, 1924 | 362 | 25 | 387 |
| Housing Act, 1930 (Slum Clearance) | 316 | 40* | 356 |
| Housing Act, 1936 (Slum Clearance) | 36 | — | 36 |
| 1,142 | 65 | 1,207 |