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SANITARY
CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE BOROUGH
HOUSING
A total of 102 flats was completed at Beech, Lewes and Wells
Houses.
Five two year hutments were closed and 14 ten year E. F. M.
Bungalows demolished. 193 families from waiting list, clearance
areas etc. were rehoused during the year and 239 exchanges and
transfers were effected to provide more suitable accommodation.
26 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 9
In Bermondsey Borough Council dwellings 2
In London County Council dwellings
Total 11
Total number of cases of overcrowding at present on the
Register 486
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS
The following table shows the fumigations carried out during
1955: —
Disinfested
Council houses or flats 45
Other houses or flats 92
INSPECTIONS, PROCEEDINGS, ETC.
Hereunder will be found particulars of Inspections, Proceedings,
etc., for the year 1955:—
INSPECTION OF DWELLING-HOUSES DURING THE YEAR:—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or
Housing Acts) 3,569
(6) Number of Inspections made for the purpose 18,475