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HOUSING.
The Council's scheme for the demolition of all unfit houses
in the Borough and the rehousing of their occupants makes
steady and satisfactory progress. The group of unfit houses on
North Hill known as " Ward's Cottages " have been replaced
by a block of 20 flats and one shop and were all occupied
by July.
These are named " Rowlands Close," after Mr. Alderman
J. W. Rowlands, Deputy Mayor [Mayor 1931-1933].
" North Road Cottages," numbering 21, have been
demolished, and in their place are being erected a block of
26 flats, named " Grimshaw Close," after the Mayor, Mr. Councillor
J. W. Grimshaw, J.P. These flats will be ready for
occupation during the summer of 1934.
Demolition of unfit houses has taken place also at 15, 17 and
17a, North Hill, and at 1 and 2, Rose Cottages, Fortis Green.
The two chief groups of unfit houses remaining are at
Tottenham Lane and St. James's Lane, and both of these areas
will be dealt with in the immediate future.
An area suitable for the erection of blocks of flats has been
acquired at Turnpike Lane.
OVERCROWDING.
During the year 7 fresh cases of overcrowding have been
found and 24 cases abated.
There were 40 known cases of overcrowding existing in the
Borough at the end of the year.
The following is a statement of overcrowding conditions
extending over a period of four years:—
Cases found 130
,, abated 90
,, unabated 40
Visits paid 750