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Woolwich 1936

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Woolwich]

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(29) Wilmount Street (No. 2 Area).—On the 8th day of October, I represented
this area, consisting of two houses, as an unhealthy area. The houses in question
are known as Wilmount Street Nos. 15 and 17. The number of occupants was 10.
The Council made a Clearance Order on the 24th November, 1936: no Inquiry had
been held by the end of the year. Rehousing is to be provided on the Horn Park
Estate.
(30) Wilmount Street (No. 3 Area).—On the 8th day of October, I represented
this area, consisting of 1 houses, as an unhealthy area. The houses in question
are known as Wilmount Street Nos. 10, 12, 14, and 16. The number of occupants
was 15. The Council made a Clearance Order on the 24th November, 1936; no
Inquiry had been held by the end of the year. Rehousing is to be provided on the
Horn Park Estate.
(31) Kempt Cottages.—On the 11th day of December, 1936, I represented this
area, consisting of 3 houses, as an unhealthy area. The houses in question are known
as Kempt Cottages, Nos. 1, la and 2. The number of occupants was 7. The Council
decided at their meeting on the 30th December, 1936, to deal with the area by means
of a Clearance Order. Rehousing is to be provided on the Horn Park Estate.
(32) Majendie Road and Beaconsfield Cottages.—On the 11th day of December,
1936, I represented this area, consisting of 3 houses, as an unhealthy area. The
houses in question are known as Beaconsfield Cottages, Nos. 1 and 2, and Majendie
Road No. 4. The number of occupants was 11. The Council decided at their
meeting on the 30th December, 1936, to deal with the area by means of a Clearance
Order. Rehousing is to be provided on the Horn Park Estate.
(33) Brookhill Road (No. 1).—On the 11th day of December, 1936,1 represented
this area, consisting of 3 houses, as an unhealthy area. The houses in question are
known as Brookhill Road, Nos. 90, 91 and 92. The number of occupants was 24.
The Council decided at their meeting on the 30th December, 1936, to deal with this
area by means of a Clearance Order. Rehousing is to be provided on the Horn
Park Estate.
(34) Brookhill Road (No. 2).—On the 11th day of December, 1936,1 represented
this area, consisting of 11 houses, as an unhealthy area. The houses in question
are known as Brookhill Road, Nos. 100, 100a, 100b, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107
and 108. The number of occupants was 41. The Council decided at their meeting
on the 30th December, 1936, to deal with this area by means of a Clearance Order.
Rehousing is to be provided on the Horn Park Estate.
The London County Council programme for the clearance of slum areas in
Woolwich, included action taken with respect to the undermentioned areas: