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The complaints were investigated as early as possible
and, where the Corporation possessed powers to intervene,
immediate steps were taken to remove the cause of the
complaint.
HOUSING
The statistical statement relating to Housing is set out
in the manner suggested by the Ministry of Health on
pages 24, 25 and 26.
It will be seen that 526 dwelling houses were inspected
under the Public Health or Housing Acts. Of those 526
houses, 123 were surveyed thoroughly in accordance with
the Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925, and the details
of ownership, tenancy, structure and general condition etc.
together with a copy of the informal notice (if any) served
in respect of each house were filed for future reference.
The situation of these 123 houses is set out below:—
Bonner Hill Road 1
Cambridge Grove Road 43
Clifton Road 3
Fairfield South 8
Fairfield West 3
Fife Road 1
Franklin Road 5
Grove Crescent 1
Hudson Road 21
London Road 1
Mill Place 2
Park Road 16
Richmond Road 18
Of the 123 houses which were completely surveyed,
22 were found to be in such a state as to be unfit for human
habitation. An unfit house which cannot be rendered fit
for human habitation at reasonable cost, having regard to
the estimated value of the house when repaired, is reported
upon with a view to demolition or closing action under
Sections 11, 12 and 13, Housing Act, 1936.
Twenty-one
such houses were reported upon during 1937 as set out
below.