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are, however, of better construction than in any of the other areas.
Flood Relief Schemes
Government authority has been obtained to proceed with the
Stonebridge Brook Improvement under the Tottenham Corporation Act,
1952 and detailed plans and contract drawings are in course of
preparation. Application has also been made for approval of the
Heybourne Ditch flood relief scheme.
In addition the Lee Conservancy Board are proceeding with the
Pymmes Brook improvement and this work is making good progress.
These schemes, when completed, should prevent any serious
flooding in the future.
General Observations
The Public Health Staff made frequent visits to the flooded
areas and assisted with immediate first aid measures.
A detailed house to house inspection was carried out on the
more severely affected properties as soon as these were sufficiently
dried out. Notices were served to deal with any defects found.
In addition a survey was carried out on the flooded areas and
inspectors obtained full information from householders on the nature
of the flooding and the extent of the damage caused.
Health Visitors in each area visited the victims paying
particular attention to children, and continued to do so at regular
intervals until it was considered the danger of infection had passed.
The report of the Superintendent Health Visitor indicated that the
health of the children remained good.
Closet Accommodation
The water carriage system is in operation throughout the
Borough and regular visits by the Public Health Inspectors ensures
that satisfactory provision i s made in factories and other buildings.
Atmospheric Pollution
In my last Annual Report mention was made of the "Clean Air
Bill" then before Parliament.