London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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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 1970
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lewisham Borough]
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As in previous years, the conditions imposed as to the provision of amenities
gave rise to many improvement grant applications.
| No. of cases or notices served | Dwellings made fit | |
|---|---|---|
| Section 9(1) Houses found unfit | 5 | 1 |
| „ 9(la) Houses requiring substantial repair | 5 | — |
| „ 10 Default of sections 9(1) and 9(la) | — | — |
| „ 16 Undertaking to carry out work | 1 | — |
| „ 16 Undertakings not to use for habitation | — | — |
| „ 17 Demolition Orders made | 6 | — |
| „ 17 Houses demolished under demolition orders | 7 | — |
| „ 17 Closing orders made in lieu of demolition orders | 10 | — |
| „ 18 Closing orders on basements | 13 | — |
| „ 18 Closing orders on other parts | — | — |
| „ 24 Demolition orders revoked | — | — |
| „ 27 Closing orders determined | 2 | 2 |
| „ 28 Closing orders converted to demolition orders | — | — |
| Section 42 Clearance areas declared | 5 |
| Dwellings in these areas | 158 |
| Persons in occupation | 458 |
| Unfit houses demolished in areas declared during 1970 and in previous years | 41 |
HOUSING (FINANCIAL PROVISIONS) ACT, 1958
| No. of houses inspected | No. of houses made fit | |
|---|---|---|
| Section 43 Council mortgages | 362 | 435 |