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(21)
(2) Number of dwelling-houses which were rendered
fit after service of formal notices 0
(a) By Owners 0
(b) By Local Authority in default of Owners 0
(b) Proceedings under Public Health Acts:-
(1) Number or dwelling -houses in respect of which
notices were served requiring defects to be
remedied 1984
(2) Number of dwelling houses in which defects were
remedied after service of formal notice -
(a) By Owners 1979
(b) By Local Authority in default of owners 5
(c) Proceedings under Sections 11 and 13 of the Housing
Act, 1936.
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which
demolition orders were made 0
(2) Number of dwelling-houses demolished in
pursuance of demolition orders 0
(d) Proceedings under Section 12 of the Housing Act, 1936.
(1) Number of separate tenements or underground rooms
in respect of which closing orders were made 0
(2) Number Of separate tenements or underground rooms
in respect of which closing orders were determined,
the tenement or room having been rendered fit 0
OVERCROWDING: During 1946 a 'sample' survey of domestic premises was
carried out involving a visit to about 10% of the available accommodation
in the Borough, as a result of this survey it was estimated that
approximately 1,480 families (comprising about 5,000 persons) were living
in overcrowded conditions.
REHOUSING: 213 families consisting of 794 persons were rehoused by the
Council in premises requisitioned for the purpose. 17 families were
accommodated in the Council's flats and 48 families were rehoused by the
London County Council.
SECTION "E"
INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD AND DRUGS
FOOD STALLS, VEHICLES, ETC: In order to facilitate the investigation of
complaints relating to uncleanly condition of food stalls etc, the Council
decided by resolution to apply section 16(i) of the Food and Drugs Act,
1938, which requires vendors vendors of display their names and addresses
on all stalls, carts, barrows, etc, from which the Food is sold.
Analysis of Milk: During the year 43 samples of milk were submitted to
the Public Analyst. 2 samples were found to be adulterated.
Bacteriological Examination of Milk: 224 samples of Designated Milk and
74 samples of Ordinary Milk were submitted for bacteriological examination.