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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Woolwich 1929
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]
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| (1) Number of representations made with a view to the making of closing orders | 7 |
| (2) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which closing orders were made | 10 |
| (3) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which closing orders were determined, the dwelling houses having been rendered fit | 2 |
| (4) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which demolition orders were made | 4 |
| (5) Number of dwelling houses demolished in pursuance of demolition orders | 4 |
Inspection of Houses. In accordance with the provisions
of the Housing (Consolidated) Regulations, 1925, the systematic
inspection of houses in the district was continued during
the year. In all, 1,883 houses were surveyed house-to-house,
and their condition was recorded on special survey cards.
The necessary steps were taken, of course, to secure the
abatement of such nuisances as were found to exist. Except
in those cases where closing orders were asked for, the usual
practice has been to serve notices under the Public Health
(London) Act.
Action Taken under the Housing Act, 1925. Under this
Act the Council have power to secure the closing of underground
rooms illegally occupied as sleeping places; to make
closing and demolition orders, and to serve notice on the
owners calling on them to render houses fit for human
habitation, and, in default, have power to do the work themselves
and recover the cost from the owners. During the
year, seven representations were made with respect to
dwelling houses ; ten closing orders were made and four
demolition orders were served and the four houses were
subsequently pulled down. Two closing orders were