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(c) (i) Number of cases of overcrowding relieved
during the year 3
(ii) Number of units concerned in such cases 12
(d) Particulars of any cases in which dwelling-
houses have again become overcrowded
after the local authority have taken steps
for the abatement of overcrowding —
(e) Any other particulars with respect to
crowding conditions upon which the
Medical Officer of Health may consider
it desirable to report —
*Includes compliances during 1964 of Notices served prior to 1st
January, 1964.
HOUSING ACTS, 1936 and 1957.
During the year 1964 the wdrk of receiving applications, calling for
calculations for the "permitted number" was continued with a view to the
issue of housing certificates.
3 certificates in respect of 3 houses were issued during the year.
MEDICAL PRIORITIES FOR REHOUSING
In 1964 50 recommendations were made to the Housing Committee.
In addition to the visits and reports of the Public Health Inspectors on
the home circumstances, the Medical Officer of Health has consultations
with the private doctors and/or Hospitals.
INCREASE OF RENT AND MORTGAGE INTEREST (RESTRICTIONS)
ACTS, 1920 and 1933, AND HOUSING REPAIRS AND RENTS ACTS,
1954 and 1957
Particulars relating to 1964 are as follows: —
Application for Certificates of Disrepair received 5
Certificates of Disrepair granted 4
Certificates of Disrepair refused -
Applications Withdrawn 1
Certificates of Disrepair issued 1
Undertakings received from landlords 3