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Slum Clearance.
During the year further steps were taken to implement the 1951/55
Slum Clearance Programme already agreed between the Borough Council and
the County Council as follows:-
London County Council (Caroline Walk, Fulham) Clearance Order. 1953.
The London County Council declared 16 premises in Caroline Walk to be
a clearance area, and following a Public Inquiry when objections were
heard, the action of the County Council was confirmed by the Minister
of Housing and Local Government.
The Fulham Borough Council (Sands End Lane) (No.l) Clearance Order. 1954.
Under the above Order, the Fulham Borough Council declared 8 premises
in Sands End Lane to be a clearance area.
The Fulham Borough Council (Sands End Lane) (No.2) Clearance Order,
1954.
Under the above Order, the Fulham Borough Council declared 3 premises
in Sands End Lane to be a clearance area.
The Fulham Borough Council (Harwood Terrace) (No.l) Clearance Order,
1954.
Under the above Order, the Fulham Borough Council declared 5 premises
in Harwood Terrace to be a clearance area.
A Public Inquiry was held when objections were heard in respect of each
of the foregoing areas, and the Minister of Housing and Local
Government has confirmed the Orders in every case.
Houses in Multiple Occupation.
The Act contains new provisions which replace the power to make
bye-laws for houses let in lodgings and hostels by a general power to
require in any houses which are in multi-occupation an adequate provision
for the following services and amenities:-
Natural lighting.
Ventilation.
Water supply.
Drainage and Sanitary Conveniences.
Facilities for storage, preparation and cooking of food, and for the
disposal of waste water.