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frequent intervals. With a certain class of landlord, not until
a Magistrates' Order has been obtained is the work specified
on a Sanitary Notice carried out. This involves frequent reinspections
and a great amount of clerical work. '260
Summonses were issued during 1925 (see page 47).
Blocks of houses in two roads in the Southern area are
subject to flooding during storm periods owing to the fact that
the ground floor of these dwellings is below the level of the
sewer. Several devices have been employed to obviate this,
but with only partial success.
No representations have been made to the Council with
regard to unhealthy areas; all action has been taken with
regard to separate houses.
Van-dwellers congregate with their various shows (Hobbyhorses,
Cocoa-nut pitches, etc.) on several vacant plots in the
Borough. Notices have, in two instances, been served upon
the owners of the plots concerned to rid them of these people,
but considerable difficulty has been experienced in getting the
Notices complied with. In a few cases the Public Health
Committee has given instructions for the vacant plot
concerned to be fenced.
Increase of Rent and Mortgage Interest Restriction
Act, 1920.
The total number of certificates granted by the Authority
under the above Act during the year was 35.
Housing particulars during 1925 in the form desired by
the Ministry of Health.
Number of New Houses erected during the year—
(a) Total—including numbers given separately under
(b) 42
(b) With State assistance under the Housing Acts—
(i.) By Local Authority Nil
(ii.) By other bodies or persons Nil
1. Unfit Dwelling Houses: Inspection—
(1) Total number of Dwelling Houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or
Housing Acts 11,358