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Battersea 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Battersea Borough]
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102
It will be noted that the average number of persons per room
in Battersea, viz., 0.98, is the same as that for London as a whole.
During the year, 22 applications for housing accommodation were referred to the London County Council for special consideration on the grounds of hardship or overcrowding. The following table shows the result of such action :—
| Referred in previous years but not then dealt with. | Referred in 1934. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Families accommodated | 2 | 11 | 13 |
| Offer declined or applicant otherwise suited | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Recommendation not accepted by the London County Council | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Still under consideration | — | 6 | 6 |
| Totals | 9 | 22 | 31 |
It is the practice of the London County Council to notify the
Medical Officer of Health of the families resident in the borough
who have been accommodated on their estates. During the year
365 Battersea families were provided with accommodation on
London County Council Estates—mainly St. Helier and Becontree—
outside the Borough. In the case of 10 other Battersea families
accommodation was provided by them at Battersea Bridge Buildings
or Durham Buildings.
Repair of Unfit Houses.
Since the War, the repair and reconditioning of unfit houses,
either under the Housing Acts or the Public Health Act, has been
systematically proceeded with, and the work carried out during
1934 will be found summarised on pages 104 to 106.
In no case was it found necessary for the Council's Works
Department to enter and carry out, in default of the owner, the
necessary repairs in compliance with notices served under the
Housing Acts.
Appeals.
During 1934 the right of appeal by owners against notices
served under section 17 or against Demolition Orders made under
section 19 of the Housing Act, 1930, was not exercised.