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In compiling the register, it should be noted, houses which at the first
survey had been found not to be strictly of working class character were
omitted.
The table shows that a remarkable reduction in the number of overcrowded
families has taken place since January, 1936, when the first survey was completed.
The figure then was 1,614. In part this reduction may be accounted
for by demolitions, ordinary movements (which have been considerably
augmented of late), etc. The Council's activities in recent times in connection
with clearance areas, closure of underground rooms, as well as transferences to
London County Council estates under arrangements with that body, would also
account for a fairly large part of the removals and the reduction in the number
of cases of overcrowding still to be dealt with.
The issuing of certificates of "permitted numbers" to landlords of working
class properties in the Borough was completed before the end of the year.
CLEARANCE AND IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES.
As to progress in this connection it may be noted that during the year advance
continued in the direction of improving housing conditions within the Borough.
Especially was this so in the Carlisle Street area, the reconstruction of which was
completed during the year.
Table 29 gives particulars of the various areas dealt with by the London County
Council, the Borough Council, and the St. Marylebone Housing Association.