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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 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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Note:-
Post-war housing was delayed by reason of repair of war damage,
The extent of this work was as follows:-
Houses destroyed 1,070
" seriously damaged 1,470
" slightly damaged 21,700
Approximate cost of work carried out by Council £1¼ million.
Accommodation in Post-War Housing Schemes.
| Unclassified. | 1-bed | 2-bed | 3-bed | 4-bed | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| (l) | Completed Permanent | 34 | 12 | 286 | 26 | 358 | |
| (2) | Completed Temporary | - | 315 | - | - | 315 | |
| (3) | Permanent Dwellings in Progress | 40 | 91 | 110 | 24 | 265 | |
| (4) | Proposed Schemes | 167 | 99 | 511 | 421 | 60 | 1,258 |
| 167 | 173 | 929 | 817 | 110 | 2,196 | ||
Rodent Control.
Rodent control continues to be carried out in accordance with
the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries' approved methods, Block
control is operated on all possible occasions and, in conjunction
with the treatment, drains and sewers are tested.
Maintenance treatments have again been carried out in the Corporation
sewers these during the months of June and November-
December
Sewer Maintenance-Results of Baiting in Manholes.
| June 1950 | November - December, 1950 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Treatment No. 11 | Treatment No. 12 | ||
| Complete takes | 180 | Complete takes | 464 |
| Good takes | 293 | Good takes | 221 |
| Small takes | 375 | Small takes | 177 |
| No takes | 262 | No takes | 240 |
| Total manholes treated | 1,110 | Total manholes treated | 1.102 |
| Estimated killed | 7,403 rats | Estimated killed | 10,111 rats |
Summary of Dwelling-houses and Business premises treated during 1950
(1) Dwelling-houses 700
(2) Business and Factory Premises 133
(3) Total charged for (2) above £71. 5s. 5d.