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Friern Barnet 1960

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Friern Barnet]

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HOUSING.
At the beginning of the year there
were sixteen houses, previously found to be unfit
for habitation, subject to Orders under the
Housing Act 1957, and fifteen of these had
ceased to be occupied.
1-6 Carlisle Place and 29 Oakleigh Road
South. N.11.
These seven dwellings were included in
a Clearance Area. The occupants were rehoused
and the buildings demolished.
1434,1436,1438 and 1440 High Road. N.20.
These four houses were in a terrace and
subject to individual Demolition Orders. Because
of difficulties in connection with the re-housing
of one occupier the demolition of these properties
was delayed but all have now been pulled down.
3. Alma Road. N.10.
Subject to a Demolition Order which was
extended to enable the owner to submit proposals
in connection with the property.
17. Alma Road, N.10.
Subject to a Demolition Order and now
pulled down.
83, 126 and 134. Cromwell Road, N.10.
These three dwellings had been closed
on account of their condition. During the course
of the year the Closing Order in respect of
134, Cromwell Road was determined, the house having
been made fit for habitation, and repair works
were in progress at 126, Cromwell Road.
A report was submitted to the Council
on the condition of 74, 75 and 76, The Avenue, N.ll.,
and a consequence was that the occupiers were
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