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Poplar 1938

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

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Table: (11) Represented, prior lo 1938.

(11) Represented, prior lo 1938.

No.Area.Approx. area, including added lands, (acres).Number ofDate of Council's resolution declaring Area.Remarks.
Title.Houses in area.Families.Persons
In area.Added lands.
(a) Poplar Borough Council:—
16Old Ford Road (Taylor's Buildings)52420.12.34No—0.07Premises unoccupied.
34aSarah Cottages (Lindale Street)5147.1.37No0.04Premises demolished.
34bLindale Street31525.2.37No—0.03Premises demolished.
46Ford Road (No. 2)31424.1.35No—0.055Premises unoccupied.
62Milton Place93525.5.38No—0.097Premises demolished.
80Glaueus Street73525.5.38No—0.2304Inquiry 25.5.38. Order confirmed 19.8.38. 4 houses excluded, but may be purchased under Section 27 of Housing Act, 1936.
(6) London County Council:
12Phoebe Street14011189.2.37Yes1766.661Rehousing in progress.
20Vesey Street (2 areas)4425030.7.35Yes461.04Rehousing in progress.
22Hinks Place26944.5.37No—0.403Order confirmed May, 1938. Re-housing in progress.
26Cottage Place10304.5.37No—0.102Premises demolished.
28Bow Road (8 areas)3911031.3.36Yes1154.26Demolition in progress.
38Dock Cottages (2 areas)7132219.11.35Yes1432.7Site cleared.
53Grace Street692882.2.37Yes201.48Rehousing in progress.
56Devas Street Areas 1—5305216414.7.36Yes—11.299Rehousing in progress.
(inc. added lands)