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Bermondsey 1959
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1959
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SANITARY
CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE BOROUGH
During the year one area was represented—the Barnham Street
Dwellings Area —comprising 181 dwellings.
The Borough Council completed 147 flats, 519 were in course
of erection at the end of the year and plans for 629 were prepared
or in course of preparation.
261 families from the waiting list, clearance areas etc. have been
rehoused and 280 transfers and exchanges were arranged. This has
resulted in 541 families being provided with improved accommodation
by the Borough Council.
321 families were rehoused by the London County Council and
34 families were accommodated in new towns.
35 E.F.M. Bungalows were demolished during the year and 140
remain.
HOUSING ACT, 1957—OVERCROWDING The following new cases of overcrowding have been encountered during the year:—
| In private dwellings | 9 |
| In Bermondsey Borough Council dwellings | 4 |
| In London County Council dwelling | – |
| Total | 13 |
Total number of cases of overcrowding at present on
the Register 112
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS The following table shows the fumigations carried out during 1959:-
| Disinfested | |
|---|---|
| Council houses or flats | 65 |
| Other houses or flats | 91 |
(28)