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PART IV - HOUSING
The original five year programme for the clearance of 120
unfit houses was completed in 1958; a further programme of 20
houses was dealt with in 1960 and 1961. In 1961 it was agreed
that a further 48 unfit houses should be dealt with during the
four years 1962 to 1965; and a start was made on this programme.
Inspection of Houses during the year.
1. (a) Total number of dwelling houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or Housing
Acts) 1,339
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose .. 1,622
2. (a) Number of dwelling houses which were inspected and
recorded under the Housing Consolidated Regulations
1925 and 1932 4
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 7
3. Number of dwelling houses found to be in a state so
dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit for
human habitation -
4. Number of dwelling houses (exclusive of those referred
to under the preceding sub-heading) found not to be in
all respects reasonably fit for human habitation 52
Remedy of Defects, etc. during the year without the service of
Formal Notices.
(a) Number of dwelling houses rendered fit in consequence
of informal action by the Local Authority or their
Officers 52
(b) Number of dwellings in respect of which voluntary
undertakings not to re-let on termination of present
tenancy were given -
(c) Number of unfit dwellings closed in pursuance of
voluntary undertakings -
(d) Number of unfit dwellings demolished voluntarily -
Action under Statutory Powers during the Year.
(1) Proceedings under Sections 9. 10 and 16 of the Housing
Act. 1957.
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