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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 1964
Annual report of the Medical Officer of Health for the year 1964
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SANITARY
CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE BOROUGH
The Borough Council completed 101 dwellings, 449 were in
course of erection at the end of the year and plans for 657 were prepared
or in course of preparation,
222 families from the waiting list, clearance areas etc. have been
rehoused and 225 transfers and exchanges were arranged. This has
resulted in 447 families being provided with improved accommodation
by the Borough Council.
504 families were rehoused by the London County Council and
12 families were accommodated in new towns.
10 E.F.M. Bungalows were demolished during the year and 78
remain.
HOUSING ACT, 1957—OVERCROWDING The following new cases of overcrowding have been encountered during the year:—
| In private dwellings | 3 |
| In Bermondsey Borough Council dwellings | – |
| In London County Council dwellings | – |
| Total | 3 |
| Total number of cases of overcrowding at present on the Register | 43 |
ERADICATION OF BED BUGS The following table shows the fumigations carried out during 1964:—
| Disinfested | |
|---|---|
| Council houses or flats | 36 |
| Other houses or flats | 46 |
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