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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
Lewisham 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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It was not necessary for the Council to carry out any work in
default of compliance with notices served under section 9.
Demolition orders (section 111.
The following is a list of demolition orders originated in or complied with during 1949 :—
Table 21
| Properties | Number of dwellings involved | Present position |
|---|---|---|
| Blackheath Hill, numbers 80, 82, 84 | 3 | Demolished in January, 1949. |
| Southend Lane, numbers 391-405 (odd). | 8 | To be demolished as soon as all lawful occupants have been rehoused. Order operative. |
| Bell Green, numbers 55a, 55b, 55c | 3 | Offer of works accepted. |
| Ardmere Road, numbers 6-14 (consecutive), and 19. | 10 | Orders operative. |
| Avenue Cottages, Romer Avenue, numbers 1-4 (consecutive). | 4 | Orders operative. |
| Lee Church Street, number 62 | 1 | Formal undertaking not to re-let accepted. |
| Beacon Road, numbers 48, 50 | 2 | Offer still under consideration. |
| Hither Green Lane, numbers 95, 97, 99. | 3 | Offer still under consideration. |
| Brandram Road, number 33 | 1 | Offer still under consideration. |
| Baring Road, number 323 | 1 | Offer still under consideration. |
| St. German's Road, number 38 | 1 | Offer still under consideration. |
| Lee Church Street, numbers 22, 23, 25. | 3 | Offer still under consideration. |
Closing orders (section 12).
The following is a list of cfosing orders which were originated in or became operative during 1949 :—
Table 22
| Properties | Part of House | Present position |
|---|---|---|
| 10, Dartmouth Row | Basement rooms | Order operative. |
| 88, Loampit Vale | Rooms over shop | Order operative. |
| 4, Sydenham Park | Basement rooms | Order operative. |
| 35, Wells Park Road | Basement flat | Order operative. |
| 24, St. German's Road | Basement flat | Order operative. |
| 22, St. German's Road | Basement flat | Order operative. |
| 192, Kirkdale | Basement flat | Undertaking not to re-let accepted. |
| 267, Lee High Road | Basement flat | Order operative. |
| 2a, Sydenham Hill | Basement flat | Hearing of offer adjourned. |
Projected clearance areas (section 25).
A meeting was held in the autumn between officers of the Council
and officers of the London county council for the purpose of discussing
the problems likely to arise in the event of the Minister of Health allowing
local authorities to proceed with the exercise of their clearance duties
under the provisions of the 1936 Act.