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The formal procedure prescribed for dealing with applications
was observed in every case and the authority of the Public Health
Committee sought before implementation.
From the date of commencement of the Act until the end of
the year, fifty-nine applications were received. In the majority of
cases undertakings by the landlords to remedy the defects were
received but in twelve cases Certificates were issued.
There were no cases of appeal and the administration worked
smoothly throughout.
Housing Statistics for the Year 1957.
Total number of valuation assessments, houses and flats,
at 31st December, 1957 22,898
1. Inspection of Dwelling Houses during the year:—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling houses inspected for
housing defects (under the Public Health or Housing
Acts) 154
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 810
(2) Number of dwelling houses (included under sub-head
(1) above) which were inspected and recorded under the
Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925 —
(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-head) found not to be in all
respects reasonably fit for human habitation 145
2. Remedy of Defects during the year without service of Formal
Notices:—
Number of defective dwelling houses rendered fit in consequence
of informal action by the Local Authority or their
Officers 138
Number of dwelling houses demolished during the year 4
Moveable Dwellings.
During 1957, three licences were renewed embracing a total of
94 Caravans and 10 tents. For the winter months, three licences,
covering a total of 68 caravans were also issued.
Fifty-six visits were made to the various sites by the Public
Health Inspectors.