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Better education and publicity on health matters are
factors in bringing about this result. Some of the
tenants, however, do not appreciate the necessity of
attending to the ordinary rules of cleanliness and do
not realise their responsibilities as tenants. Houseto-house
inspection is of special value in such cases,
which require more frequent visits and compulsory
measures have to be adopted when persuasion fails
to bring about the desired result.
On 14th December I made a representation and
report to the Public Health Committee that seven
houses in Argon Mews were in my opinion unfit for
human habitation and not capable at a reasonable cost
of being rendered fit.
The representation was considered by the Committee
and it was decided to serve notices on the
owner under the Public Health (London) Act, 1891.
The works specified in the notices have now been
completed.
Surveys under the Housing Act, 1930. Housing
surveys were made during 1931 in several areas in the
borough.
Fane Street Area. This area is approximately two
acres in extent and contains 58 houses, 26 in Fane
Street, 13 in Fane Place and 19 in the adjoining part
of Star Road.
Seven of the houses are occupied by owneroccupiers.
The area is inhabited by 222 persons.
The structure of the houses was in fair condition. The
drainage of these houses has mostly been modernised
within recent years and was tested in all cases and
found to be in good condition.
The houses were formerly lighted by gas, but
electric light has recently been installed in Fane Street
and Fane Place.