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b. General character of the defects found to exist in
unfit houses Serious.
(2) Action taken as regards unfit houses under
a. Public Health Acts
b. Housing Acts
Council Housing Scheme.
(See appendices).
<(3) Difficulties in remedying unfitness—
Shortage of Labour and Material due to the War.
Special Measures taken None.
Any suggestions —
(4) Conditions, so far as they affect housing, as regards—
a. Water Supply:—The Supply was sufficient for the needs of
the District, and the quality was satisfactory
b. Closet Accommodation:—Wilh a few exceptions all
houses in the district have W.C.'s.
c. Refuse Disposal:—At present House and Shop Refuse is
deposited on the Council's Sewage Works
land. This is not a satisfactory manner of
disposal, and a scheme for the erection of
a Destructor is shortly to be laid before
the Council.
d. Measures taken during the year in the matters of
a, b, and c:—None.
IV. Unhealthy Areas.
(1) Action taken as regards Areas represented before the beginning of
the year under Part I. or Part II. of the Housing Act of
1890:—None.
(a) Particulars of, and action taken as regards, areas represented during
the year:—Five areas consisting of 78 houses were represented