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Lewisham 1964
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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HOUSING
Building
409 new dwellings were completed by the Council during the year.
Families rehoused for first time
During the year the following families were rehoused:—
| 1. | By the Lewisham Borough Council:— | |
|---|---|---|
| 287 | ||
| (b) in temporary bungalows | 3 | |
| 290 | ||
| 2. | By the London County Council (figures supplied by district offices) | 75 |
| 365 | ||
| N.B. - | - Number of families where points had been awarded for bedroom deficiency, rehoused by the Lewisham Borough Council or the London County Council during the year ... ... ... ...... | 213 |
Housing Act, 1957
Repair of houses (sections 9 and 10)
During the year 5 informal and 6 formal notices were served.
2 properties were repaired by the owners after service of notices; in one
case was work done by the Council in default (section 10).
Demolition Orders and Closing Orders (whole house)
The following is a list of cases involving procedure for demolition
orders or for complete closure of houses which originated in or were
complied with during 1964, together with the present position of cases
originating in previous years which had not been complied with at the
end of 1963:—
Table 28
| Properties | Dwellings involved | Present position |
|---|---|---|
| 47 Molesworth Street | 1 | Works completed. Order determined. |
| 25, 26 Horton Street | 2 | Order made 1964 |
| 23, 24, 27 Horton Street. | 3 | Orders made 1964 |
| 29a Brandram Road | 1 | Order made 1964 |
| 63 Drysdale Road | 1 | Order made 1964 |
| 20 Stanton Square | 1 | Order made 1964 |
| 163 Burnt Ash Hill | 1 | Order made 1964 |
| 13 Claremont Terrace | 1 | Order made 1964 |