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Multiple Occupation
The current "problem" with Housing is perhaps the property let in
multiple occupation. Though the number in the Borough let in this way
is at the moment few, there are indications that such lettings are on the
increase. It is the older type of property, too large for occupation by one
family, that is often so let.
Cases coming to light are investigated and in conjunction with the
Town Planning Department such action as is possible is taken.
CERTIFICATES OF DISREPAIR
The number of applications for Certificates of Disrepair rose during
the year to thirteen, (seven in 1964). Few tenants, however, took advantage
of the provisions of the Act, which many appear to have difficulty
in understanding, while others find even the listing of defects on a form
too much for them.
The following is a summary of the applications received during the
year:—
Number of Applications received 13
Number of Undertakings accepted from Owners 8
Number of Certificates cancelled upon application 2
Number of Applications for Certificate, as to the Remedying
of Defects 7
SUPERVISION OF OTHER PREMISES
In addition to the work undertaken in securing the execution of repair
and improvement work in dwellings, routine inspections were made of
factories, offices, cinemas, licensed premises and many other buildings
and sites.
The number of inspections made is referred to in the summary at the
beginning of this section of the report. As a result of these visits, many
improvements were made and action taken to prevent nuisances arising.
DUMPING OF RUBBISH
In the Annual Report for 1963 and again in 1964, reference was
made to the dumping of rubbish and unwanted household articles on
pieces of undeveloped land and in accommodation roads. This remained a
serious problem during 1965 and, unfortunately, there are no signs of the
problem being solved or its magnitude reduced.
FACTORIES
The Medical Officer of Health by Section 153(i) of the Factories Act
1961 is required in his Annual Report to the Council to furnish in a set
form prescribed particulars about the factories in the district.