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40 ft. wide, and are bordered by houses of two storeys. Originally
constructed as self-contained houses, they have, in a large measure,
been adapted by alterations and additions for the accommodation of
two families, while in recent years the flat system has been generally
adopted in developing the newer estates. Very few blocks of
dwellings of three or more storeys exist, and the unsatisfactory
character of these give rise to the need for constant supervision and
action by the Sanitary Staff. The erection of all new buildings are
supervised by Building Inspectors of the Borough Engineer's
Department.
At the census in 1901 there were 41,368 inhabited houses in the
Borough. The figures for the 1911 census published by the RegistrarGeneral
show them then to be 61,882 families or separate occupiers.
The census population figures for the Wards were published in my
report for 191L, and those now given in the table on page 32 are the
estimated approximate figures to the middle of 1914. A regular
house-to-house visitation is paid to these, and during the year the
number of dwelling-houses inspected was 13,514, while, in addition,
4,834 were visited on account of infectious disease.
The following matters were dealt with either under the Housing
of the Working Classes Act, 1890, or the Housing, Town Planning,
&c., Act :—
Re Nos. 21, 31, and .33, Carlton Street.
These houses were reported in 1913 with a view of making
Closing Orders, and the matter was adjourned to enable the
owners to execute certain works. This was done during the year
under review, and the houses rendered fit for human habitation.
Re No. 4a, Camel Boad.
93, 95, and 99, High Street, Stratford.
7, 8, 9, 10, and 11, Lea Street, Stratford.
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14, River Street.