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SECTION D
HOUSING
vln conjunction with Mr. W C. Bartlett, Chief Public Health Inspector;
Housing Act 1957 - P'rt III
The Minister of Housing and Local Government confirmed an order in relation to
the following area -
Nos, 3, 4 5, 6 7, 8, 9. 10 and 11 Lonsdale Place. (9 houses)
The undermentioned areas were represented to the Council
Haverstock Street. Nos, 5. 6, 7, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16. 17 18, 19 20, 21, 24, 25; 26,
27 , 28. 29, 30 31 and 32.
Remington Street. Nos 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20
22 , 26 27, 28 29 and 31.
Coombs Street Nos. 5, 6. 7 8, 9 13 14 15 16 and 17
City Garden Row Nos 11 and 13
A total of 58 houses
Hie Council however deferred action on this representation pending examination of
an offer to repair properties in the Area to the standard of the Housing Act, 1957, and
the Housing Act, 196i, where applicable
Miranda Road. Nos. 1, 3, 5 and 7 - a total of 4 houses.
This representation was withdrawn upon the Council being informed that the London
County Council were negotiating to purchase these properties with a view to demolition
in connection with a comprehensive redevelopment of the immediate area.
Close liaison has been maintained with the London County Council in res sect of
areas represented by that Authority under Part III of the Housing Act, 1957, and
supporting evidence given at public inquiries
Housing Act 1961
During the year, the survey of houses in multiple occupation continued, These
inspections again confirmed that the old type of 3 or 4 storey properties are frequently
changing hands and subsequently being let in multiple occupation to persons of differing
nationalities, habits and customs Hie sharing of sanitary conveniences and facilities
for the preparation and cooking of food and for the disposal of waste water, creates a
social problem.
Blocks of flats falling mithin the definition of Section 21 and comprising a total
413 flats, were surveyed Proposals with regard to improvement works prepared by the
Public Health Inspectors, vere considered by the Public Health Committee and the owners
requested to give consideration to carry out these proposals