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the Housing Survey carried out in the Borough in 1947 "Fulham was largely
built around 1890, a time when speculative building was rampant, and 62
years of life completed with a poor initial joh and a rising demand for an
improved standard of amenities have resulted in many areas in the Borough
falling well below standard". This deterioration continues, as does the
difficulty to maintain satisfactory standards. This is reflected in the
number of defects requiring to be dealt with through statutory action. As
in 1950 there was again a marked increase in the occurrence of the more
serious defects such as leaking roofs and other damp conditions.There is,
however, a more encouraging side to the housing question, for to quote
from information kindly supplied by the Director of Housing and Public
Buildings, 190 family units were newly constructed by the Council during
1951 , and a further two units by a private owner. In addition, 256
dwellings were under construction at the end of the year, schemes were
in preparation for imminent development in connection with 96 fa m ily
units and plans were in active consideration regarding a further 477
units. A number of other schemes were either being discussed at officer
level with the Ministry of Housing and Local Government or the London
County Council as at 31st December, 1951.
The relationship between the officers of the Divisional London County
Council Health Service and the Department has continued on a cordial and
co-operative footing.
I am indebted to all the members of the Fulham Borough Council for
their help and co-operation and especially to the Chairmen, Vice-Chairmen
and Members of the Public Health and Staff Committees of the Council for
their sympathetic consideration of the medical problems of the Council's
staff and employees.
I would like to record my appreciation to all the Chief Officers
and the members of their Departments for their unfailing assistance and
take this opportunity of conveying to every member of my Department my
thanks for the loyalty and efficiency with which everyone has carried out
his or her duties.
I have the honour to be,
Your Worship, Ladies and Gentlemen,
Your obedient Servant,