Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]
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THE VESTRY OF THE
Parish of St. Mary, Lambeth.
METROPOLIS MANAGEMENT ACT,
18th & 19th Vic., Cap. 120.
Notice is hereby Given that, in accordance with the
provisions of the above mentioned Act, the Vestry has the entire power and
control in all matters affecting Sewers and Drains; and it is required, that
before beginning to lay, or dig out, the foundation of any new House or
Building, or to re-build any House or Building', and also before making any
Drain, for the Draining, directly or indirectly, into the Sewer; seven days'
Notice in writing shall be given to the Vestry by the person intending to
build or re-build such House or Building, or to make such Drains, and that
the work shall be done under the survey and control of the Vestry, in such
manner as they may direct.
That in all cases of Alterations, Stoppages, Re-constructions, and Repair
of existing Drain, Notice shall he given to the Vestry, and their sanction
obtained, previous to the work being done.
That no Bricks, Building Materials, &c., be laid in any Street, or Lime
slacked for the purpose of making Mortar, without the same being protected
by a proper and sufficient boarding.
That no person, or persons, shall wheel any Truck or Barrow upon the
Footpath of any Road or Street.
That all persons causing obstructions to Traffic on the Footpaths or
Carriageways by placing Goods, &c., thereon for sale, will be proceeded
against for such offence.
That no Pavement or surface of any Street shall be broken up or disturbed,
and that no Hoarding or Scaffolding shall be erected, without the previous
consent of the Vestry.
All Applications, Notices, and Complaints, arc to be made or forwarded to
the Vestry Hall, Kennington Green, where information may be obtained on
these matters.
(By Order),
THOMAS ROFFEY,
Vestry Clerk.