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HOUSING.
Dwellings unfit for Habitation.
83, Palmerston Road. This house was represented as being
unfit for human habitation by my predecessor (Dr. McCleary) on the
20th December, 1910, and the Closing Order was made by the Council
on the 12th January, 1911, since when it has been the subject of
continuous litigation. It has been referred to year by year in my
previous reports. The following shows the further proceedings which
have taken place during the year under review :—
1917.
Jan. 1st. The Closing Order was determined and the Demolition
Order quashed, the basement rooms having been structurally
closed in accordance with the Order of the Local Government
Board.
Jan. 15th. The rule nisi obtained by Mr. Alderman Woodward to
show cause why the Council should not grant him inspection of
documents was argued in the Divisional Court and discharged
with costs.
The Chancery action commenced in 1916 is still pending.
84 & 85, Palmerston Road. These houses belong to the
same owner as No. 83, and the Council have authorised me to make a
survey and examination for the purpose of determining whether any
powers under the Housing Act should be exercised in regard to these
premises. Up to the present I have not been able to effect an entry.
1 TO 7, Peebles Mews. The Local Government Board have
made an Order in regard to the above premises intimating their willingness
to quash the Demolition Orders provided certain essential works
are carried out and the premises used for some purpose other than for
human habitation, but so far alterations have not been made and the
premises remain closed.