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Poplar 1927
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Poplar, Metropolitan Borough]
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A Closing Order was made by a Magistrate in respect of a workshop
occupied as a dwelling-house (rear of 82, High Street, Poplar).
A Closing Order, made by a Magistrate under the Public Health
(London) Act, 1891, on 25th June, 1924, was cancelled 25th October on
the application of the owner of the premises, 766, Old Ford Road.
Proceedings under Sections 11, 14 and 15 of the Housing Act, 1925—
| (1) Number of representations made with a view to the making of Closing Orders | Nil | |
| (2) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which Closing Orders were made | Nil. | |
| (3) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which Closing Orders were determined, the dwelling-houses having been rendered fit | 1* | |
| (4) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which Demolition Orders were made | Nil. | |
| (5) Number of dwelling-houses demolished in pursuance of Demolition Orders | Nil. | |
* On 22nd September the Council determined the Closing Order made
on 31st March, 1921, in respect of 213a, Bow Road, as the house had
been made reasonably fit for human habitation.
Housing (Inspection of District) Regulations, 1925.
Representations to Council under Housing Act, 1925.
No premises were inspected with a view to closing under the Housing
Act, 1925.
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest (Restrictions) Acts.
Twelve certificates were issued under the above Acts.