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Malden and Coombe 1937
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Malden & Coombe]
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Meanwhile plans were prepared for the erection of 50
houses (together with an additional two in South Park
Grove) and tenders were accepted by the Council in
October. The construction of these houses will be commenced
early in the year.
The scheme provides for the following tvpes:—
| Type. | Number of Houses. | Accommodation. |
|---|---|---|
| A. | 8. | 3 bedroom, non-parlour for 5 persons. |
| B. | 3. | 3 bedroom, non-parlour for 6 persons. |
| c. | 11. | 4 bedroom, non-parlour for 7 persons. |
| D. | 11. | 4 bedroom, parlour for 8 persons. |
| E. | 7. | 4 bedroom, parlour for 9 persons. |
| P. | 10. | 5 bedroom, parlour for 10-14 persons. |
It is probable tnat not more than 4U will be required
for rehousing overcrowded families and the rest will be
used for general housing needs.
During the year visits were made, from time to time, to check the records relating to overcrowding and, at the close, the following result was revealed:—
| Families overcrowded at the end of the year, 1936 | 45 |
| Added during year | 6 |
| 51 | |
| Abated during year | 13 |
| Leaving | 38 |
Of the 13 eases abated during the year, 5 were granted
houses or flats on the Council's own estates whilst, in the
rest abatement was secured either by members of the family
leaving home (often sons or daughters being married) or
complete removals elsewhere.
A tabulated statement regarding overcrowding, as
required by the Ministry of Health is included at the end
of this report.
One case of statutory overcrowding came to light, due
to lodgers. This was immediately abated on notice.