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Principal difficulty is absence of suitable accommodation
for families displaced by closing or demolition
of unfit houses. Landlords give the price of
materials and cost of labour as reasons for delay or
neglect in the repair of repairable houses.
(4) Conditions, so far as they affect housing, as regards
water supply, closet accommodation and refuse
disposal, together with measures taken during the
year in these matters :
Water supply is on the whole satisfactory.
Closet accommodation is generally adequate, but
defective apparatus is frequently complained of,
whilst in the outlying parts of the district are some
houses not yet connected with the general sewerage
system.
Refuse disposal :—a weekly collection is made.
II. Unhealthy Areas.
Information as to complaints received or representations
made and action taken in regard to unhealthy areas,
under Part I. or Part II. of the Housing Act
of 1890 :
Nil.
III. Bye-laws relating to houses, houses let in lodgings,
tents, vans, sheds, etc.
(1) As to working of existing bye-laws :
For reasons given elsewhere it has been impracticable
to maintain the inspection of houses let in
lodgings, etc. Probably rr.any houses are now
technically houses let in lodgings owing to the
abnormal housing conditions, but are not on the
register.
(2) to need for new bye-laws and revision of existing
bye-laws :