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(c) Proceedings under Section 11 and 13 of the Housing
Act, 1936:—
(1) Number of dwelling-houses in respect of which
Demolition Orders were made 9
(2) Number of dwelling-houses demolished in pursuance
of Demolition Orders 2
Nuisances Abated and Improvement Effected
Roofs repaired 59
External walls and chimney stacks repaired 40
Walls underpinned 1
Gutters and spouts repaired or renewed 39
Damp-proof courses provided 13
Dampness remedied 98
Yards paved or repaired 2
Internal walls and ceilings repaired 127
Doors and frames repaired or renewed 14
Windows repaired or renewed 51
Roofs repaired or renewed 34
Sub-floor ventilation provided or improved 7
Rooms cleansed or redecorated 5
Staircases repaired and handrails provided 2
Fireplaces and flues repaired or renewed 28
Washbasins and sinks provided or renewed 8
Wastepipes repaired or renewed 15
Dustbins provided or renewed 12
Water supply improved or reinstated 7
Water closet pans repaired, renewed, or cleansed 10
Water closet cisterns repaired or renewed 17
Water closet lighting and ventilation improved 1
Water closet flush pipe joints repaired 1
Water closet walls etc., cleansed 2
Water closet structures repaired 1
Drains cleansed from obstruction 159
Drains repaired or renewed 58
Miscellaneous 14
Disinfection and Disinfestation
Number of rooms disinfected 59
Premises from which bedding removed for steam disinfection 65
Number of rooms disinfested 24
Essex County Council Act, 1952
During the year two persons were registered under Section 103
of the above Act as Hawkers of Food, and one premises for the
storage of food intended for sale by a trader who was registered in
another Borough.
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