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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
Carshalton 1950
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Carshalton]
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In addition, the following schemes were in varying stages of preparation with a view to work being commenced during the year beginning 1st January, 195:—
| Site No. | Site | Type | No. in Contract |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | Lynwood Avenue | Flats | 84 |
| 26-29 | The Mount and Grove Lane | ” | 60 |
| 25 | The Mount | ” | 11 |
| 30 | Whitethorn Avenue | ” | 10 |
| 8 & 20 | Barrow Hedges | Flats Traditional Houses | 70 28 |
| 31 | Stanley Road | Flats | 18 |
| 281 |
The accommodation under requisition by the Council at
31st December, 1950, comprised 149 premises, providing accommodation
for 221 families.
The number of outstanding approved applications for tenancies
at the year end was approximately 1,874.
Inspection and Action taken under Statutory Powers.
1. Inspections of Dwelling Houses during the year.
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling houses inspected for
housing defects (under Public Health or
Housing Acts).
H.A.—148 P.H.A.—2,729 2,877
(b) No. of inspections made for the purpose 0,471
(2) (a) Number of dwelling houses (included under
head (1) above) which were inspected and
recorded under the Housing Consolidated Regulations,
1925 to 1932 —
(b) Number of inspections made for the purpose —
(3) Number of dwelling houses found to be in a state so
dangerous or injurious to health as to be unfit
for human habitation —
(4) Number of dwelling houses (exclusive of those
referred to under the preceding sub-head) found
not to be in all respects reasonably fit for human
habitation 435
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