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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
West Ham 1934
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for West Ham]
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| Houses | Persons to be displaced | |
|---|---|---|
| Burke Street Area | 17 | 78 |
| Francis Street Area | 4 | 26 |
| Hallsville Road Area | 9 | 84 |
| Wouldham Street Area | 5 | 28 |
| Channelsea Court Area | 8 | 19 |
| Vicarage Gardens and Cottages Area | 21 | 84 |
| Park Place | 8 | 49 |
| 72 | 368 |
Later another ten Clearance Areas were Represented to the Council: Clearance Orders were duly made early in 1934, and at the year's end it was known that with minor alterations these would be confirmed by the Ministry. These areas were as follows:—
| Houses | Persons to be displaced | |
|---|---|---|
| Major Road and Beddingfield Street Area | 15 | 93 |
| Major Road Area | 11 | 66 |
| Bidder Street Area | 6 | 38 |
| Quadrant Street (Swiss Terrace) Area | 5 | 27 |
| Forty Acre Lane, etc., Area | 6 | 84 |
| Quadrant Street Area | 3 | 31 |
| Star Lane Area | 3 | 17 |
| Smith Street, etc., Area | 22 | 158 |
| Swanscombe Street Area | 7 | 33 |
| Scott Street Area | 3 | 30 |
| 81 | 577 |
Immediately following the Ministry Enquiry in the foregoing
cases in November, a survey of the areas adjoining the new
Silvertown Way was commenced with a view to cleaning up the
slum property bordering this new thoroughfare, and at the year's
end preparations were in progress for adding to the existing five
year programme by including somewhat extensive areas in Tidal
Basin and Ordnance Wards in the vicinity of the new road.
HOUSING ACT, 1930.
Part II.
There have been several appeals in respect of Notices or
Demolition Orders.
In the case of "Nicolls v. West Ham" appeals were made to
the County Court in respect of Notices served under Section 17
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