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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
Bermondsey 1954
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1954
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SANITARY
CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE BOROUGH
HOUSING.
During the year 3 Clearance Areas were represented in Abbey
Street (North), Abbey Street (South) and Kinross Street/Tanner Street.
A total of 109 flats was completed at Pynfolds, Ainsty Estate and
Longfield Estate, and a further 32 flats were erected in co-operation
with the Gomm Housing Association.
A further 4 two year hutments were closed and accommodation
for 222 familes was provided in properties controlled by the Council.
326 families were accommodated by the London County Council.
17 Bermondsey families were accommodated in new towns.
HOUSING ACT, 1936—OVERCROWDING. The following new cases of overcrowding have been encountered during the year:—
| In private dwellings | 10 |
| In Bermondsey Borough Council dwellings | — |
| In London County Council dwellings | 1 |
| Total | 11 |
Total number of cases of overcrowding at present on the
Register
495