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The matter was brought to the notice of the Society for
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, hut experts apparently differed
on the question of cruelty and no action was taken.
The proprietor was proceeded against however, under Section 23
of the Public Health Act 1907 for converting a room on the premises
into a dwelling, and a conviction was secured.
The Council also made Bye-laws for the better control of these
premises. These Bye-laws have now been allowed by the Ministry
of Health
HOUSING OF THE WORKING CLASSES.
INSANITARY PROPERTY.
Two houses were condemned as unfit for human habitation during
the year, and Closing Orders were served upon the owners. As no
effort has been made to place the houses into a habitable condition
they are being closed and steps will be taken to have them demolished.
The houses in question are Nos. 125 and 127 Wood Street. One
of these houses is now empty and it is hoped to secure possession of
the other in the near future.
Of the houses closed in previous years demolition orders were
made for Nos. 1 and 2 Pendleton Cottages, Mays lane Road, and the
property was pulled down. Plats have now been erected upon the site.
Possession has been obtained of two of the little Briers Cottages
and four of the Briers Cottages which had previously been condemned.
Steps will be taken for the demolition of these properties when
possession can be obtained of the remaining Cottages, Dut progress
is slow in this direction owing to the difficulty of the tenants
in finding other accommodation.
Notices were served to secure the remedying of various defects in
other properties inspected as stated in the Housing Statistics on
Pages 17 and 18.