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Stoke Newington 1932
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Stoke Newington, The Metropolitan Borough]
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HOUSING.
Unhealthy Areas.
During the year the problem of dealing with certain insanitary
areas in the Borough has been receiving the attention of the Council.
Representations under Section 1 of the Housing Act, 1930
were made in respect of seven areas to the effect that the houses
therein were either unfit for human habitation or were dangerous
to the health of the inhabitants in the areas, and that the most
satisfactory method of dealing with the conditions was the demolition
of all the houses.
These representations were dated the 12th September, and at its
meeting on the 20th of that month the Council resolved that notice
be given to the London County Council, in accordance with provisions
contained in Section 16 (5) (ii). of the Housing Act, 1930,
of the Council's intention to take into consideration proposals that
the areas represented shall be declared to be "clearance areas "
within the meaning of the Act.
The names of the areas, number of houses to be demolished, number of families and persons to be rehoused is as follows :—
| Designation. | No. of Families. | Persons to be displaced. |
|---|---|---|
| Clearance Area No.1. | ||
| Hewling Street, Nos. 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 and 17 | 17 | 77 |
| Clearance Area No. 2 : | ||
| Mason's Place, Nos. 1, 2 and 3 : Mason's Court, Nos. 1, 2,3,4, 5, 6, and 7 | 11 | 45 |