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The following is a brief record of the insanitary property dealt
with during the year :—
Nos. 274 and 278, High Street. The Inspector submitted a
detailed report on the sanitary condition of these bouses and was
instructed by the Council to communicate with the owners, who,
after viewing the property, decided not to attempt to repair. The
property was then sold, and a cinematograph theatre has been
erected on the site.
No. 276, High Street. The Inspector submitted a detailed
report on the sanitary condition of this house and was instructed by
the Council to interview the owner who decided to close the house.
The property was then sold and a specification of works (including
the laying of new drains and the erection of a new w.c. and wash
house) was presented to and approved by the Council. The works
have been commenced but the house is still unoccupied.
No. 11 Catherine Wheel Yard. The Inspector submitted a
representation that this house was unfit for human habitation,
whereupon a closing order was made by the Council, the owner
agreeing to this course. The house has been demolished and a
cottage erected on the site.
Nos. 66 and 67 High Street. The Inspector reported to me
that these houses were in a bad condition. I visited the property,
and instructed the Inspector to communicate with the owners, who
decided to close the houses.
The houses have been demolished.
Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9, Pump Alley. As a result of an
inspection with your Inspector, these houses were found to be unfit
for human habitation. The Inspector communicated with the
owners who decided to close the houses, all of which are unoccupied.
Thorn Cottage, High Road. I made an inspection of this
house in company with the Inspector, as a result of which a record
of the inspection was submitted to the Council, who issued an order
prohibiting the use of the house for human habitation. The occupier
was served with the usual notices to quit, and although every
inducement was made to him by the owner to give up possession,
he refused to leave the house. Finally application was made to the
Justices for a warrant for his ejectment, which was duly executed,
and the house demolished forthwith.
No. 3 Market Place. This house and the outbuildings belonging
thereto, were in a dilapidated and insanitary condition, and in
accordance with the Council's instructions the owner was communicated
with. The drains have been reconstructed, new w.c., and
wash-house provided, the surface of the yard paved and dampcourse
inserted to house walls, etc.