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London County Council (Baker's Row), Finsbury Order, 1936.
London County Council (Baker's Row) Clearance Order, 1936.
This area which comprises premises in the Borough of Holborn
as well as in Finsbury, was referred to in the Report for last year
(page 99). It is one of the worst larger areas in the Borough, and
it is to be developed mainly for residential purposes (66 flats and
seven lock-up shops will be provided). The enquiry with respect
thereto was held on 21st June and lasted three days, and supporting
evidence was given by the Medical Officer of Health. The Orders
were confirmed with modifications on 26th November, 1937.
Notice to County Council. Section 33 (a), Housing Act, 1936.
Notice was given to the London County Council last year,
in accordance with the provisions of the above section of the
Housing Act, 1936, in respect of the following areas :—
(а) Jay's Buildings Area, comprising Jay's Buildings, Rodney
Residences, Penton Residences, Nos. 1-19 (odd), Risinghill
Street, 61 & 63, Muriel Street, 32 & 34, Rodney Street.
(b) Waterloo Street Area (an island site bounded by Lever Street,
Waterloo Street, Galway Street, and Ironmonger Row).
(c) Wynford Place Area (a site bounded by Wynford Road,
Muriel Street and Cumming Street, the southern boundary
of which is the extremity of Wynford Place).
(d) Church Row Area (consisting of Nos. 1-6 inclusive, Church
Row, and Nos. 7 & 9, Norman Street).
(e) Pine Street Area (an island site bounded by Vineyard Walk,
Vineyard Gardens, Northampton Road, and Pine Street).
The two latter sites have now been demolished in connection
with the extension of the Ironmonger Row baths and the erection
of the new Health Centre respectively.
Little Northampton Street Area.—The London County Council
declared the Little Northampton Street Area to be a Clearance
Area on 16th February. It is proposed that the area shall be dealt
with by way of a Clearance Order and left in the hands of the
owner to re-develop for industrial purposes.
Re-housing accommodation will be provided in Islington and
elsewhere in London.