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SECTION D.
HOUSING.
SLUM CLEARANCE.
Arising out of the findings of the slum clearance survey that was
carried out in the borough in 1949 consideration has been given to the
possible redevelopment of the Willis Street/Tetley Street and Bazely
Street areas comprising some 420 properties and in this connection a
survey has been carried out and indications given as to the suggested
method of dealing with the various properties either by way of Part III
or Part V of the Housing Act, 1936.
CLOSING ORDERS.
During 1950, as a result of Police Court proceedings instituted in
accordance with the provisions of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936,
by the Department to secure the abatement of nuisances, the Magistrate
made 31 Closing Orders in respect of certain premises in the Borough.
In addition, in 9 instances Closing Orders in respect of part of the
house were made by the Council under the Housing Act, 1936. Included
in this category are underground rooms and similar dwellings which do
not comply with the regulations under the Housing Act, 1936.
UNDERGROUND ROOMS.
Arrangements provide for the inspection of such premises and
rooms that have been closed as unfit for habitation showed that no
insanitary conditions existed therein.
HOUSING ACT, 1949.
Provision is made for the inspection of premises, in respect of which
application is made for a grant under the above mentioned act, as to
the suitability or otherwise of such premises having regard to the requirements
of the act.
OVERCROWDING (Housing Act, 1936).
Particulars of overcrowding and abatement of cases of overcrowding
in the Borough during the year are as follows:—
Number of new cases reported during the year 258
Number of cases of overcrowding relieved during the year 200*
Number of persons concerned in such cases 755
* (a) Rehoused by L.C.C 161
(b) Rehoused by P.B.C 39
200
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