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weather, although much has been spent on improvements. The
numbers are gradually being reduced.
The temporary Arcon bungalows, however, give very good
housing accommodation.
The chief new development is that of building large blocks
of flats to get the greatest number of families rehoused with a
limited building space available.
The post-war housing is also making provision for the communal
needs of the occupants of new estates by proposed
community centres, erection of garages, etc.
1. Inspection of Dwelling Houses during the Year.—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling houses inspected
for housing defects (under
Public Health or Housing Acts) 926
(b) Number of inspections made 1,057
2. Remedy of Defects during the Year:-
Number of defective dwelling houses rendered fit
in consequence of informal action by the local
authority or their officers 400
Number of dwelling houses rendered fit in consequence
of formal action by the local authority
or their officers 244
3. Action under Statutory Powers During the Year:-
Proceedings under Sections 9, 10 and 16 of the Housing Act,
1936: —
(1) Number of dwelling houses in respect of which
notices were served requiring repairs 1
(2) Number of dwelling houses which were rendered
fit after service of informal notices:—
(a) By owners —
(b) By local authority in default of owners 1