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Poplar 1925

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]

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(3) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which Closing
Orders were determined, the dwelling-houses having
been rendered fit —
(4) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which Demolition
Orders were made 4*
(5) Number of dwelling-houses demolished in pursuance of
Demolition Orders 4*
8 houses (563, Old Ford Road, 37-45, Beale Road, and 21-23, Ranwell
Street) were subjects of Closing orders made by Magistrates under
the Public Health (London) Act, 1891. 6 of the Closing Orders made in
1924 were cancelled early in 1925. (8 to 12, Andrew Street and 21,
Charles Street).
Closing Orders were made in respect of 1 and 2, Elizabeth Cottages,
1, 2, 3 and Sophia Street, and 2, 4, 6 and 8, Ford Street.
* 2, 4, 6 and 8, Ford Street.
UNHEALTHY AREAS.
(a) Under date 10th December, 1924, the Ministry of Health issued
an order sanctioning the Improvement Scheme of the London County
Council in respect of Baker's Alley, Bromley Cottages and Birohfield
Street.
(b) The Ministerial Inquiry relating to the Gale Street (39-45) and
St. Leonards Street (137-159), areas was held at the Council Offices,
Poplar, on 17th February, 1925, and on 23rd June, 1925, the Ministry
of Health issued the " Poplar (Gale Street and St. Leonards Street
Improvement Scheme) Order, 1925."
Lady Sanitary Inspector.
Miss Davies reported:—
During the year 407 visits and revisits have been paid to tenants
of the Council's property, in addition to routine Inspection of Workshops
and Sanitary Accommodation in Factories where women are employed,
outworkers' premises, etc.