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HOUSING ACT, 1936 - SECTIONS 9- 12
Two inspectors were appointed in May for work in connection
with the Housing Act, including inspections under Section
9. One was absent from the end of August and eventually
retired owing to ill health, but nevertheless a considerable
amount of work has been done during the year.
Whilst it has not been practicable to resume the service of
Notices under Section 9 of the Housing Act, 1936, 248 "informal
" notices have been issued requesting voluntary action
by the owner. 460 revisits and 204 clearance area survey
inspections were made during the year.
No formal action by the Council was necessary during the
year.
Action under Sections 11 and 12 has still to be limited because
of the difficulties in rehousing people displaced. However,
demolition orders were made in respect of five premises, and in
two of these undertakings not to relet were accepted from the
owners..
Five premises were affected by closing orders, and the closing
orders in respect of two others were cancelled.
Details of action taken are as follows:—
Premises represented under Section 11.
31, Burman Street Reported to Committee 30/11/49 (Demolition
Order made 15/2/50).
33, Burman Street Order made 4th May. (Demolished).
15, Comus Place Undertaking not to re-let accepted
from the owner.
7, Congreve Street Order made 17th November. (Demolished).
20, Ripley Street Undertaking not to re-let accepted
from the owner.
Premises closed under Section 12.
1 and 2, Arch Street Buildings.
83, Gurney Street Basement front room.
77, Gurney Street Basement front room.
81, Boyson Road Basement rooms.
86, Boyson Road Basement rooms.
Closing orders cancelled.
55 and 57, Nelson Square.—These premises were later
demolished for purposes of the Nelson Square Housing Scheme.