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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
Battersea 1920
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough]
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| (III.) Proceedings under Section 17 and 18 of the Housing, Town Planning, etc., Act, 1909— | |
| (a) Number of representations made with a view to the making of Closing Orders | 11 |
| (b) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which Closing Orders were made | 11 |
| (c) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which Closing Orders were determined, the dwelling houses having been rendered fit | 3 |
| (d) Number of houses in respect of which Demolition Orders were made | 2 |
| (e) Number of dwelling houses demolished in pursuance of Demolition Orders | Nil |
3. Unhealthy Areas. Areas represented to the Local Authority with a view to improvement schemes under (a) Part I. or (b) Part II. of the Act of 1890:-
| Name of Area 1 | Acreage (approx).2 | No. of working class houses in area.3 | No. of working class persons to be displaced (approx.) 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Savona Street | 1.00 acre | 26 | 192 |
| Lothair Street | .27 acres | 9 | 52 |
| Didcot Street | .62 acres | 29 | 156 |
| Goslings Yard | .15 acres | 8 | 48 |
| Ponton Street | .57 acres | 25 | 157 |
| Plough Road | 2.39 acres | 109 | 550 |
| Totals | 5.00 acres | 206 | 1155 |
4. New Houses.
Number of houses not complying with the
building bye-laws erected with the
consent of the Local Authority
under Section 25 of the Housing,
Town Planning, etc., Act, 1919 9
5. Staff.
Staff engaged on Housing work, with briefly the
duties of each officer:—
1. Medical Officer of Health.
2. Chief Sanitary Inspector.
Housing Inspector.
Eight District Sanitary Inspectors.
3. Two Clerks (mainly engaged on matters
relating to Housing work).