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4. Unhealthy Areas.
There are a few unhealthy areas in the district—
chiefly old cottages, which no doubt will be
demolished as soon as the housing question becomes
better.
5. Bye-laws.
Bye-laws relating to houses, houses let in lodgings,
and to tents, vans, sheds, &c.
(1) The existing bye-laws are found to be quite satisfactory.
(2) At the present it is not contemplated to alter the
existing bye-laws.
6. General and Miscellaneous.
Advice as to the burning of household refuse is
given whenever possible, and in many houses it
is being carried out.
HOUSING STATISTICS FOR THE YEAR 1925.
Number of new houses erected during the year:—
(a) Total, including numbers given separately under (b),
In course of erection 68
(b) With State assistance under the Housing Acts 6
(1) By the Local Authority 6
(2) By other bodies or persons None
1. Unfit Dwelling Houses.
Inspection (1). Total number of dwelling
houses inspected for housing defects (under Public
Health or Housing Acts) 276
Inspection (2). Number of dwelling houses
which were inspected and recorded under the
Housing (Inspection of District) Regulations, 1910,
or the Housing Consolidated Regulations, 1925 60
Inspection (3). Number of dwelling houses
found to be in a state so dangerous or injurious
to health as to be unfit for human habitation None