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On reference to the details in my report full particulars
will be found set out under the various headings and tabulated
in the Tables and Summaries.
The sanitary condition of a large number of dwellings in
the District has been considerably and creditably improved,
and a large number of nuisances abated.
Systematic Inspection work has been proceeded with
under the Housing (Inspection of District) Regulations. This
continuous inspection work, resulting in the suppression and
abatement of a large number of nuisances, and the improvement
and repair of dwellings, has a direct bearing on the
maintenance of the general health of the inhabitants of the
District, and adds to the comfort and well being of the
tenants.
There is an apparent lack of Artizans' Dwellings in West
Hendon and parts of Central Hendon. There are no empty
flats or houses in these neighbourhoods, and much difficulty
is experienced by the working people in obtaining suitable
accommodation.
In the last year or so, the increased motor traffic, and
the erection of motor works, and garages, has brought into
the district a large number of employees, many being of the
artizan type. The tendency is to erect villa dwellings
on the new estates, with a rental not within the reach of the
artizan classes.
This matter will, undoubtedly, need the consideration of
my Council at an early date.
Further advance has been made towards the erection of a
permanent Isolation Hospital conjointly with Finchley, and
in the meanwhile additional accommodation has been
furnished at the existing temporary Isolation Hospital, in
the shape of quarters for the nursing staff, which will greatly
improve the present building pro tem,