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with the Medical Officer of Health, Senior Sanitary Inspector and
Deputy Senior Sanitary Inspector, met very soon after its formation
and discussed a suggested order for dealing with properties, and
carried out inspections. Since then much good work has been done
and is continuing.
Some reference can be made to properties dealt with during the
year, and details are given hereafter:—
98 and 100 High Road, Woodford Bridge were dealt with under
Section 11 of the Housing Act, 1936. The owner wished to execute
repairs to No. 98, but subsequently withdrew his offer, and Demolition
Orders were made on both properties.
1, 2, and 3, Whitehall Lane were also dealt with under Section 11.
They were reported upon in 1952, and after delays during which time
the owner suggested works of repair, Demolition Orders were made.
The dwellings were demolished during 1953.
171, Chigwell Road, the subject of a Demolition Order in 1952, was
demolished by the Council in 1953.
1—16, (consecutive), Gladstone Cottages, Woodford Green. These
cottages have been dealt with by co-operation with the owners over
a considerable period of time, the owners closing the dwellings after
the Council had rehoused the tenants. During 1953 the Medical
Officer of Health made an Official Representation to the Council with
the result that the properties were demolished by the owners.
Because of consideration by the Joint Sub-Committee the following
houses were dealt with as indicated.
109, 111, 113, and 115, High Road, Woodford Green. After some delay
because of illness and death of the owner undertakings were given
in accordance with Section 11.
64, High Road, Woodford Bridge. An undertaking was given by the
owners, and the tenants rehoused.
13, Manor Road was dealt with in a similar manner to 64, High Road,
Woodford Bridge, both premises to be used in connection with
existing businesses.
74, New Wanstead (basement), was dealt with under Section 12. The
flat was rendered waterproof and an undertaking made unnecessary.
1—8, (consecutive) Back Church Row and 114—124 (evens) High
Road, Woodford Bridge. The Medical Officer of Health made an
official representation in connection with these properties. There
was an appeal to the Minister in connection with the High Road
properties, which was not upheld. Later the Council decided to
acquire the dwellings so as to complete an adjacent housing estate.
2, 3, and 4, Wallers Cottages, Woodford Bridge, were reported to the
Committee under Section 11. After some delay an undertaking was
given in respect of No. 4. The Housing Committee were asked to
rehouse the occupants of Nos. 2 and 3.
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