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walls and chimneys, and the repairs are usually effected by rebuilding either the
whole or part of the particular structure which is referred to in the notice. The
number of notices which have been served year by year during the last few years
is as follows:—
1930—148; 1931—190; 1932—211; 1933—225; 1934—210.
This figure gives some indication of the extent of these dangerous structures in
the Borough.
Underground Rooms.
During the year under review the question of dealing with underground rooms
illegally occupied has been the subject of a good deal of consideration. In the
early part of the year closing orders were made by the Council in six cases, and in
some few cases, as a result of representations made to owners, alterations to rooms
were effected which rendered them fit for occupation. The question of further
action being taken in connection with these rooms was deferred owing to difficulties
which arose in finding accommodation for tenants displaced as a result of closing
orders being made.
Clearance Areas.
During the year two areas were represented, viz., Prichards Road and Essex
Place. The first comprised 14 houses and was represented in January, and a Public
Enquiry was held in February. The second comprised 25 houses in Essex Place,
but action was deferred. Much of the first-named area has now been cleared.
Representations under Section 1 of the Housing Act were made in August,
1934, by the London County Council in respect of the Nile Street area, comprising
200 houses.
Rebuilding.
During the year the following new blocks of flats were commenced (but not
completed), viz.:—
Clarissa House, Clarissa Street 30 lettings
Blocks Nos. 1, 2 and 3, L.C.C. estate, Clarissa Street 70 „
The following table gives particulars of the work done under the Housing Act
in the form required by the Ministry of Health:—
1. Inspection of Dwelling-houses during the Year:—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling-houses inspected for housing
defects (under Public Health or Housing Acts) 8,995
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose 23,032
(2) (a) Number of dwelling-houses (included under sub-head (1)
above) which were inspected and recorded under the
Housing Consolidation Regulations, 1925 Nil
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose Nil