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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
Hammersmith 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hammersmith Borough]
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The following table illustrates the progress that is being made in meeting housing needs: —
| 1. Number of families rehoused by the Borough Council in new flats and houses since the war | 2,250 |
| 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 (Still living in pre-fabricated dwellings at the end of the year = 33) | 80 |
| 4. Number of families on the Waiting List at the end of the year | 1,550 |
Slum Clearance Programme
During the initial five year stage, 118 houses were demolished or closec
whilst for the second stage 1961/5, a further 524 properties were scheduled fo
demolition. It is anticipated that 330 of these houses will be dealt with by th
London County Council and the remaining 194 by Hammersmith Boroug
Council.
Satisfactory progress was made during 1964, a total of 49 dwellings bein
demolished.
Housing Act, 1957. Closing Orders
During the year 5 Closing Orders were made and Closing Orders on 1
properties were determined.
Rent Act. 1957
Applications under the above Act have been received as follows: —
| For Certificates of Disrepair | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 | 1960 | 1961 | 1962 | 1963 | 1964 |
| Number received | 164 | 167 | 48 | 12 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Number granted | 56 | 78 | 22 | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| For Revocation of Certificates | ||||||||
| Number received | 13 | 36 | 33 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 |
| Number granted | 11 | 35 | 33 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| Undertakings given by Landlord Number accepted | 61 | 117 | 25 | 8 | 10 | 3 | — | 2 |
Sanitary Inspections
The sanitary conditions of the Borough were subject to routine inspection
and investigations were made into all 2,747 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.