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Surbiton 1947

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Surbiton]

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ANNUAL REPORT OF _ T H E
SENIOR SANITARY INSPECTOR.
July, 1948.
To the Mayor, Aldermen and Councillors of the Borough of Surbiton.
Mr. Mayor, Ladies and Gentlemen,
I have the honour to present the Annual Report on tho work of
four Sanitary Inspectors for the year ended 31st December, 1947.
This report is compiled in accordance with the directions of
Ministry of Health Circular No. 170/47

COMPLAINT'S.

(excluding Counci1 Houses )

During tho year 926 complaints were received with regard to the following matters and wero duly investigated:-

Choked and defective drains171
Insanitary or dilapidated condition of houses and promises246
Dampness46
Defective or insufficient W.C. accommodation.51
Defective water pipes or fittings.47
Withdrawal of water supply.2
Insufficient and defective refuse bins.20
Overcrowding.5
Offensive smells from various causes.36
0ffcn3ivo accumulations.11
Nuisances from animals improperly kept.4
Unwholesome food.11
Infestation with bugs or fleas.14
Infestation with other insect posts.14
Rat and Mice infestation.203
Smoke nuisances.5
Obstruction of light and ventilation.3
Flooding.6
Nuisancc from cellulose spraying.1
Complaints re milk.6
Miscellaneous.24
Total926

INSPECTION OF DISTRICT.

Number of dwelling houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health and Housing Acts)291
Number of houses visited for other than housing defects.808
Number of premises other than houses insported. 749
Re-inspections.917
Visits to works in progress.502
Visits re rat and mice infestation.2332
Visits to requisitioned property.853
Visits to Council houses.975
Visits re Building Licences.842
Miscellaneous visits.818

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