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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
Bethnal Green 1963
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Bethnal Green Borough]
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There are difficulties in the implementation of this Section of the Act
for not only are owners disinclined to carry out works, some tenants do not wish for
improvements which they feel might lead to rent increases. Alternatively, the
use of rooms for provision of essential amenities can lead to partial loss of
accommodation for tenants and possibly eviction.
Overcrowding (Housing Act, 1957)
Details of overcrowding in the Borough, and of cases where overcrowding was abated, are as follows:-
| No. of cases | |
|---|---|
| On register at end of 1962 | 123 |
| New cases reported during 1963 | 1 |
| Total | 124 |
| Overcrowding abated during 1963 | 14 |
| On register at end of 1963 | 110 |
| Families | Equiv.Adults |
| Rehoused 13 | 58½ |
| Removed without trace 1 | 3 |
Details of overcrowded families on the department's records are
reviewed from time to time and divided into "seriously" and "less seriously"
overcrowded categories. The most urgent cases in the first category are
referred to the Housing Committee for consideration for rehousing.
In addition, one family who had been referred to the London
County Council on medical grounds was rehoused.
New Housing
During the year new housing accommodation was provided as shown below:-
| Name of Premises | Provided by | Number of Dwellings |
|---|---|---|
| Briggs House | London County Council | 24 |
| Chambord House | -do- | 16 |
| Gowan House | -do- | 24 |
| Kirton Gardens | -do- | 39 |
| Strickland House | -do- | 24 |
| Doric House | Bethnal Green Borough Council | 28 |
| Holman House | -do- | 48 |
| Puteaux House | -do- | 60 |
| Stubbs House | -do- | 16 |
| Tate House | -do- | 16 |
| Thomas Hollywood House | -do- | 47 |
| 342 | ||