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1927
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There is a decrease of £1,300 as compared with 1926, and
over £2,000 as compared with 1925. The most marked drop was
in the relief to unemployed, but 1926 was probably abnormal, on
account of the general strike.
SOCIAL CONDITIONS OF THE DISTRICT.
In the Survey Report of 1925 an account of the general
and social conditions was given, and no noteworthy change has
taken place. As stated in last year's report, if any change has
occurred, it has been a tendency towards industrialism. In the
north west ward between North Acton and West Acton Stations
on the Central London Railway, dwelling houses have been
erected, and also in the north-east ward in East Acton. In the
extreme north of the district factories have been erected.
Most of the dwelling houses which have recently been
erected consist of two reception rooms and three bedrooms. Some
houses are smaller, and consist of a kitchen, living-room and three
bedrooms. The size of the rooms vary, but the usual area of
the bedrooms ranges from 100 to 180 square feet. In most
instances, the houses arc for sale and not for letting purposes.
HOSPITAL PROVISION.
General.—Acton Hospital, Gunnersbury Lane—50 beds.
Fever.—Acton Council Fever Hospital—80 beds.
Small-Pox.—Acton is one of the constituent bodies which
form the Middlesex Joint Small-Pox Board.
Tuberculosis.—The Tuberculosis scheme is administered
by the Middlesex County Council. Sanatoria at Clare Hall and
Hare field.
Poor Law.—The Parish is part of the Brentford Poor Law
Union. The Union Infirmary, named the West Middlesex
Hospital is situated in Isleworth.
Child Welfare Consultation Centres.—
(a)—Church Road. (b)—Palmerston Road.
Every Monday and Wednesday afternoon at 2 p.m.
Ante-Natal Consultation Centre.—School Clinic 2nd and
4th Wednesday.
Day Nursery.—169 Bollo Bridge Road.
School Clinic.—Adjoining Municipal Offices.
The above are provided and maintained by the Borough
Council,