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SECTION E
HOUSING
The total number of visits and inspections of dwelling houses in connection
with complaints and other matters was 1,234.
Unfit houses made fit and houses in which defects were
remedied:
By owner By Local
Authority
1. After informal action by Local Authority 15 -
2. After formal noticc under
(a) Public Health Act 1936 10 1
(b) Housing Act 1957 2 -
Unfit Houses Closed:
No. of houses closed under Housing Act - -
Unfit Houses Demolished:
No. of houses demolished pursuant to Section 17 of
the Housing Act 1957 5 -
SLUM CLEARANCE
The Council's second fivo year programme for slum clearance involved
68 houses. 5 areas, comprising 36 houses, were submitted to the Ministry
of Housing and Local Government for confirmation and no doubt in next
year's report further action will be reported.
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