London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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
Finsbury 1960
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Finsbury Borough]
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The approximate number of families rehoused during the five years was: –
| Rehoused by Finsbury Borough Council (original lettings). | 182 | (21) |
| Rehoused by Pinsbury Borough Council from clearances areas, etc. | 285 | (56) |
| Rehoused by London County Council (including clearance areas). | 497 | (87) |
| Rehoused in New Towns, | 72 | (11) |
| Rehoused by City Corporation. | 37 | (1) |
(The figures in brackets are those for 1960),
In addition many transfers within Council property took place, in
order to make the best use of existing accommodation, and some were
rehoused by private owners.
LEGAL PROCEEDINGS:
In only one case were legal proceedings instituted for alleged
offences against the Housing Acts, and that was in 1959 in respect of
the use of basement rooms in contravention of a Closing Order. The
summons was adjourned sine die to enable the owner to complete works
to render the rooms fit.
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