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Housing Act, 1936—Part IV—Overcrowding.
No formal action.
In order to obtain data upon which to formulate a post„war housing
programme all known cases of bombed„out evacuees residing in the
district were visited to ascertain the approximate number wishing to
remain in the district and an informal survey of houses which were likely
to be scheduled for demolition was carried out. 321 visits were made for
these purposes.
The issue of certificates showing permitted numbers to the end
of the year is as follows:—
To the end of 1943.
Buckhurst Hill 350
Chigwell 169
Loughton 397
Number of visits, 10.
Summary of Defects.
Defective Roofs 36
„ Gutters and Rain„Water Pipes 21
„ Walls and Windows 22
„ Floors, Doors, etc. 18
„ Sash Cords 18
„ Plaster 13
., Drains 6
W.C.'s 3
„ Flush Tanks 17
„ Sinks and Waste Pipes 7
„ Water Fittings 4
„ Stoves 1
Dampness 24
Under Floor Ventilation, Lack of 7
Insufficient Sanitary Conveniences 1
Ashbins, Lack of 3
Verminous Rooms 9
Dirty Walls and Ceilings 38
Miscellaneous 19
Section E. INSPECTION AND SUPERVISION OF FOOD.
(a) Milk Supply—
There are 13 cowkeepers on the register for the district, 3 produce
and retail and 10 produce and sell wholesale. The number of farms
producing Graded and Ungraded milk are:— Tuberculin Tested
(Certified), 1; Accredited, 11; Ordinary, 4.
The 16 cowsheds have been maintained generally in a satisfactory
condition. 180 visits were made during the year.