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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
Fulham 1955
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Fulham Borough]
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RENT AND MORTGAGE INTEREST RESTRICTIONS ACTS, 1920-1939
| Applications for Certificates of Disrepair | 7 |
| Certificates of Disrepair issued | 7 |
| Applications refused | – |
| Applications for Revocation Certificates | 4 |
| Revocation Certificates issued | 3 |
| Applications refused | 1 |
HABITATION CERTIFICATES UNDER SECTION 95(2) OF THE
PUBLIC HEALTH (LONDON) ACT, 1936
During the year 59 certificates were issued in respect of newly erected and rebuilt
premises in the Borough compared with 62 in 1954.
REHOUSING OF FULHAM RESIDENTS
During the year 137 families were visited by the Sanitary Inspectors at the request of
the London County Council and the Borough Architect and Director of Housing, Fulham Borough
Council, in connection with applications for alternativem accoirmodation. Of this number 70
cases applied on the grounds of overcrowding and the remaining 67 on medical grounds and the
insanitary condition of their living accommodation.
33 families were found to be living in overcrowded conditions, and reports were sent to
the Director of Housing, London County Council, recommending them for alternative accommodation
on the L,C,C Housing Estates.
475 families were known to have been rehoused during the year, compared with 448 in 1954. Details as follows:-
| By Fulham Borough Council | Families | |
|---|---|---|
| Rehoused from Housing Register | 54 | |
| " " Redevelopment Areas | 91 | |
| " " Slum Clearance Areas | 1 | |
| " Individual Unfit Houses | 5 | 151 |
| By London County Council | ||
| Rehoused from Housing Register | 209 | |
| " " Slum Clearance Areas | 115 | 324 |
| Total | 475 |
There is close co-operation between the Housing and Public Health Departments on all
matters relating to housing.