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nomad or van-dweller can occupy any land—so long as he complies
with these Bye-laws—without the sanction of the Local Authority,
and thus bring about a reduction in the rateable value of the district
in which he elects to dwell.
There are four "established sites" in Higham Hill Ward on which
caravans are placed. Of these, three are in Higham Street, the
other is in Folly Lane.
Schools.—The sanitary condition of schools is more fully discussed
in the School Medical Officer's Report. A detailed sanitary survey
is made of each School by the School Medical Inspector at the conclusion
of Medical Inspection. Recommendations made are sent to
the Director of Education.
The general sanitary condition during 1930 was satisfactory, and
the conversion of trough closets to pedestal closets was approved by
the Education Committee, the work now being in hand.
The Memorandum on Closure of and Exclusion from School, 1927,
has been closely followed in dealing with Infectious Disease. No
closure was advised during 1930. Twenty-six certificates of attendance
below 60 per cent. of number on register were issued by the
School Medical Officer. The work done at the Infectious Disease
Clinic is referred to in a later section of the Report.
The Rag Flock Acts, 1911 and 1928. —There are no known premises
in the Borough on which rag flock is manufactured or sold.
HOUSING.
(a) Statistics.
Number of New Houses erected during the year:—
(а) Total (including numbers given separately under (b) ).
(i) By the Local Authority 64
(ii) By other Authorities Nil
(iii) By other bodies and persons 599
(b) With State assistance under the Housing Acts:—
(i) By the Local Authority:—
(a) For the purpose of Part II of the Act of 1925 Nil
(b) For the purpose of Part III of the Act of 1925
and under the Housing Financial Provision
Act, 1924 64
(c) For other purposes Nil
(ii) By other bodies or persons Nil
The houses were situated as follows:—
Hale End Ward 483 Hoe Street Ward 15
Higham Hill Ward *147 Wood Street Ward 5
St. James' Street Ward 11 High Street Ward 2
(* Includes the 64 houses built by your Council.)