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Barking 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Barking]
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During the year under review the Council declared as unfit the following dwellings:—
| Housing Act, 1957 | Dwellings | Families | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gascoigne Road Nos. 2-8 | 4 | 3 | St. Paul's Road No. 4 Compulsory Purchase Order. |
| St. Paul's Road Nos. 79-99 | 11 | ||
| Gas Yard No. 2 | 1 | 1 | |
| Eldred Road Nos. 1-7 | 4 | 4 | |
| Total | 20 | 23 | |
Old People's Dwellings
The Council continued discussions with the Essex County Council
with the object of providing additional dwellings in accordance
with the government recommendations of March, 1957.
The Council was most anxious that the welfare needs of the old
people should be met and following collaboration with the County
Council is proceeding with the construction of 22 dwellings at the
rear of Lovelace House, comprising:—
12 Double Bed/Sit flats
4 Single Bed/Sit flats
6 2 person bungalows including one for the warden
A community room is included in the proposals.
This is the first joint scheme to be commenced in the Borough.
The Essex County Council has not provided, or received any
approval to provide, an old people's hostel in the Borough.
The Borough Council is also expecting to build a second block
of small flats at Westbury Road and Ripple Road corner, when the
site is cleared, similar to the popular Mayflower House accommodation.
Information re Local Land Charges, etc.
Information as to statutory orders made in respect of dwelling
houses and as to notices not complied with requiring works of repair
was supplied in respect of 490 properties upon request for official
search of the Land Charges Register.
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