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King Street Area.—In November, 1938, I submitted an
official representation with respect to the area known as the
King Street Area, comprising Nos. 275 to 281 odd inclusive.
The premises are old and worn out; the brickwork
defective and bulged; the woodwork decayed; some of the
roofs leaking; rising dampness and many other insanitary
conditions exist.
The number of persons occupying the site on the 2nd
November was 30.
A resolution was passed by the Council declaring this
area to be a Clearance Area in September.
Latimer Road (No. 1) Area.—In February, 1938, I
made an official representation with regard to Nos. 133 and
135, Latimer Road, known as No. 1 Area, but this was
withdrawn by the Public Health Committee, the owners
having carried out extensive improvement works.
The number of persons occupying this property on the
7th February was 12.
Latimer Road (No. 2) Area.—In February, 1938, I
made an official representation with regard to Nos. 163 and
165, Latimer Road, known as No. 2 Area.
In both premises the roofs were leaking; there was rising
dampness; the space beneath the floors was insufficiently
ventilated and the forecourt paving undrained. In one
instance there was a settlement in the main wall and many
other insanitary conditions existed.
The number of persons occupying the site on the 7th
February was 8.
The Council declared this to be a Clearance Area, and
in February, 1939, the Ministry of Health issued an Order
confirming the Order made by the Council entitled
"Hammersmith (Latimer Road, No. 2) Housing Confirmation
Order 1939." The premises are demolished.