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Poplar 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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SECTION D.
HOUSING.
CLOSING ORDERS.
During the year legal proceedings instituted by the Department to
secure the abatement of nuisances resulted in Closing Orders being made
by the Magistrate on 21 premises in the Borough. Closing Orders in
respect of five premises in the Borough were revoked by the Magistrate,
on the application of the owners, on the grounds that the necessary
works had been carried out.
Closing Orders in respect of part of seven premises (underground
rooms and similar dwellings which do not comply with the Regulations)
were made under the Housing Act, 1936, by the Council.
OVERCROWDING (Housing Act, 1936).
Particulars of overcrowding and abatement of cases of overcrowding
in the Borough during the year are as follows:—
Number of cases reported during the year 144
Number of cases of overcrowding relieved during the
year (Rehoused: by L.C.C. 96, P.B.C. 5) 101
Number of persons concerned in such cases 402
NEW HOUSING. Details of new housing accommodation provided in the Borough during the year were as follows:—
| Estate. | By whom provided | No. of tenements | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntshaw House, Devons Estate | London County Council | 20 | |
| Longmead House, Devons Estate | 25 | ||
| Stanborough House, Coventry Cross Estate | 28 | ||
| Pusey House | Lansbury Estate | 12 | |
| Chilcot Close | 21 | ||
| Pekin Close | 8 | ||
| Kerbey Street | 13 | ||
| Canton Street | 11 | ||
| Gladstone House | 15 | ||
| Rigden Street | 5 | ||
| Duff Street | 6 | ||
| Baring House | 24 | ||
| Grundy Street | 16 | ||
| Overstone House | 17 | ||
| Pekin Street | 8 | ||
| Market Way | 9 | ||
| Shepherd House | 18 | ||
| Granville House | 36 | ||
| Market Square | 7 | ||
| 299 | |||
In addition to the above, 48 new tenements were provided by the
Poplar Borough Council.
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