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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Walthamstow 1951
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Walthamstow]
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Housing Act, 1936
Unfit Houses
The following premises were dealt with as follows:—
Demolition Orders:
1, Eden Road
110, Upper Walthamstow Road
73, Albert Road (Appeal lodged)
Closing Orders:
1, Eldon Road (Basement)
48, Orford Road (Basement)
56, Orford Road (Basement)
Houses Demolished:
Nil
Unfit Houses:
The Ministry of Local Government and Planning (Form
P.13 (HSG)/52)—Return for the year ended 31st March, 1952.
| (1) Housing Act, 1936 | Number of houses | Number of persons i displaced |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Houses demolished as a result of formal procedure under Section 11 | 1 | 8 |
| (b) Houses demolished as a result of informal notices preliminary to formal procedure under Section 11 | – | – |
| (c) Houses closed in pursuance of an undertaking given by the owners under Section 11, and still in force | – | – |
| (d) Parts of buildings closed (Section 12) | 3 | 12 |
| (e) Houses made fit— (l) as a result of formal notices under Sections 9 to 12 | – | – |
| (ii) as a result of informal notices preliminary to formal procedure under Sections 9 to 12 1,568 | 568 | – |
| (2) Housing Act, 1949 (f) Closing Orders made under Section 3(1) | – | – |
| (g) Demolition Orders determined and Closing Orders substituted under Section 3 (2) | – | – |
| (h) Demolition Orders quashed under Section 2 | – | – |
Rent and Mortgage Restriction Acts
During the year six certificates were granted to tenants. One
clearance certificate was issued to an owner.
Housing Act, 1936, Section 62
Applications for "permitted number" were received from
landlords and certificates issued during the year respecting 165
lettings. Fifty-three enquiries from the Housing Manager were
also dealt with.