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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
Edmonton 1936
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Edmonton]
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and in the majority of cases it was found due, either to the fact that the
persons concerned were out most part of the day and to some where there
was a misunderstanding or objection to the "doorstep" survey.
Having regard to the fact that the percentage of overcrowding for this
district is under 2 per cent., the appointed day was fixed as the 1st of January,
1937, in accordance with Circular 1539, issued by the Ministry.
Under Section 6 (2) it is the duty of the Local Authority, upon the application
of the landlord or of the occupier, to inform the applicant in writing of
the number of persons constituting the permitted number in relation to the
house. As numerous applications for such information were received, the
services of the temporary clerk have had to be retained.
| Total | No. Overcrowded | Percentage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| .33 | |||
| .33 | |||
| .85 | |||
Housing Act, 1930.
There were no clearance areas dealt with during the year under review.
Individual Unfit Houses.
During the year Demolition Orders have been made in respect of 12
houses, and 7 have been demolished. The Council re-housed the affected
families in 3 cases, the remainder not accepting the Council's offer of
accommodation, and 5 undertakings were given to execute certain works to
the Council's satisfaction. The undertakings were accepted by the Council
and the works carried out.
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