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Tottenham 1949
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Tottenham]
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In addition, the following premises, which were the subject of
undertakings under section 11 of the Housing Act, 1936, that they
would not be used for human habitation after the existing tenants
had been rehoused, were vacated in May, 1949, namely:—
Nos. 33, 37 and 41, The Hale.
Action under section 11 was initiated in 1949 in respect of the
undermentioned premises with the following results, namely:—
10, Wimborne Road Undertaking accepted that house would
be rendered fit for human habitation.
31, Tewkesbury Road Demolition order made on 8th August,
1949.
At the 31st December, 1949, the following premises which were the subject of Orders under section 11, had not yet been demolished, namely:—
| Premises. | Date of Order. |
|---|---|
| Lawrence Road, No. 8a | 13.10.48 |
| Railway Terrace, No. 5 | 25. 8.41 |
| ,, ,, No. 6 | 4. 6.42 |
| ,, No. 7 | 4. 6.42 |
| ,, ,, No. 8 | 7. 8.47 |
| No. 9 | 25. 8.41 |
| No. 10 | 1. 6.43 |
| No. 12 | 7. 8.47 |
| ,, ,, No. 14 | 7. 8.47 |
| Stanley Grove, No. 4 | 1. 6.43 |
| Tewkesbury Road, No. 15 .. | 20. 5.48 |
| No. 31 | 8. 8.49 |
| Union Row, No. 5 . | 11. 8.48 |
| No. 6 | 11. 8.48 |
| No. 7 | 11. 8.48 |
| No. 8 | 11. 8.48 |
Housing Act, 1936, Section 12.
During the year under review consideration has been given to
the question of basement rooms in the Seven Sisters area.
Over 60 properties were inspected and represented, and closing
orders made in respect of all those not at present being used for
human habitation.
Of those used for human habitation, three have closing orders
on them and the remainder will be dealt with as they become vacant.