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Work by the London County Council on the Galena Road and Masbro Road
Clearance Areas is also proceeding and confirmation of the Hammersmith (Poynter/
Stebbing Street) Compulsory Purchase Order has now been received.
Whilst only 11 units of accommodation were erected by the Borough Council
during 1962, work was proceeding on the following schemes:—
Mylne Close, Upper Mall, 9 three-bedroom houses, 7 three-bedroom maisonettes
and 2 four-bedroom maisonettes.
Frithville Court, 6 three-bedroom flats and 2 two-bedroom flats.
19/26 Marryat Court, 8 one-bedroom aged persons flats.
In addition a further 29 dwellings were completed by other persons during
the year.
The Council acts as landlord for 3,371 principal tenants. The properties
managed include houses, flats, pre-fabs. acquired and converted accommodation.
The following table illustrates the progress that is being made:—
1. Number of families rehoused by the Borough Council in
new flats and houses since the war 1,433
2. Number of families rehoused by the Borough Council in
rebuilt houses since the war 30
3. Number of families rehoused in pre-fabricated dwellings
since the war 80
(Still living in pre-fabricated dwellings at the end of the
year=38)
4. Number of families on the Waiting List at the end of the
year1,546
Slum Clearance Programme
During the initial five year stage, 118 houses were demolished or closed, whilst
for the second stage 1961/65, a further 524 properties were scheduled for demolition.
It is anticipated that 330 of these houses will be dealt with by the London County
Council and the remaining 194 by Hammersmith Borough Council.
Satisfactory progress was made during 1962, a total of 90 dwellings being
demolished.
Housing Act, 1957. Closing Orders
During the year 4 Closing Orders were made and Closing Orders on 15 properties
were determined.
Rent Act, 1957

Sanitary Inspections
The sanitary conditions of the Borough were subject to routine inspection and
investigations were made into all complaints received.
Particulars of the visits made by the Public Health Inspectors together with
the number of preliminary and statutory notices and the number of proceedings
instituted are set out overleaf.