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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Hayes and Harlington 1952
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Hayes]
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During the year 1952 the following houses and prefabricated bungalows were completed by the Council and private developers:
| 1952 | Post-war total to 31/12/52 | |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent houses | 163 | 1,303 |
| Temporary bungalows | — | 224 |
| Houses rebuilt after destruction by enemy action | — | 69 |
| Houses rendered habitable after serious damage by enemy action | - | 3 |
| Adaptation of unoccupied buildings | — | 10 |
1.—Inspection of houses during the year:
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or
Housing Acts) 512
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 1,734
(2) (a) Number of dwelling houses which were
spected and recorded under the Housing
Consolidated Regulations, 1925 and 1932
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose -
(3) Number of dwelling houses found to be in a state
so dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit
for human habitation 1
(4) Number of dwelling houses (exclusive of those
referred to under the preceding sub-head) found
not to be in all respects reasonably fit for human
habitation 166
2.—Remedy of defects during the year without the service
of Formal Notices.
Number of dwelling houses rendered fit in consequence
of informal action by the L,ocal Authority or their
Officers 205
3.—Action under Statutory Powers during the year.
(1) Proceedings under Sections 9, 10 and 16 of the
Housing Act, 1936:
(a) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which
notices were served requiring repairs —
(b) Number of dwelling houses which were rendered
fit after service of formal notices:
(i) By owners —
(ii) By Local Authority in default of
owners —
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