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10. Number of Closing Orders determined (i.e.,
houses made fit) 2
11. Overcrowding (Housing Act, 1936)
Number of families found to be living in
overcrowded conditions 521
Number of overcrowded families who have
obtained alternative accommodation 237
12. Number of houses erected by the Borough
Council for working classes during the year 62 (Flats)
13. Underground Rooms
Number occupied but unfit 3
Number closed or modified occupation
approved Nil
14. Houses let In Lodgings
Number in Borough 9,600 (approx.)
♦Number of inspections Nil
Number of prosecutions Nil
fNumber of complaints remedied under the
By–laws (not included under any other
heading) Nil
* Included under item No. 2.
† Included under item No. 4.
BUILDING LICENCES.
The arrangements existing for dealing with applications
for building licences have continued in operation throughout
the year. The Sanitary Inspectors have continued to investigate
and report upon all applications received. The
number of applications received during the year was 2,939.
LANDLORD AND TENANT (WAR
DAMAGE) (AMENDMENT) ACT, 1941.
Applications for certificates of fitness for housing purposes
are dealt with by the Senior Sanitary Inspector.
No application was received during the year.
EXHUMATION AND RE–INTERMENT OF BODIES.
During the year fourteen Licences were granted by the
Secretary of State for the exhumation and removal of bodies
from graves in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Harrow Road.
With one exception each of these was attended by the
Sanitary Inspector for this area, and in each case it was possible
to certify that the removal was carried out in a proper manner.