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MOWBRAY BUILDINGS.
I made an examination of these premises in the Autumn, and
found them in a very unsatisfactory and insanitary condition.
The landings were dark and ill-ventilated, and in many cases
soil pipes were broken and leaking and without anti-syphonage; rain
water pipes were also choked and broken and the dust shoots insanitary.
I communicated with the owners, pointing out these defects, and at
the same time intimating that notices would be served if the existing
conditions were not remedied.
Since that time I have had several interviews with the Secretary
and the Chairman of the Board, with the result that the conditions
found existing are being remedied and modern sanitary arrangements
are to be installed.
BLENDON ROW—TENEMENT BUILDINGS.
A survey of these buildings, and a count of the population occupying
them, has revealed that on many landings there are more than
12 persons using one water closet, in contravention of the London
County Council Bye-laws.
I accordingly interviewed the Secretary of the Company, and heinformed
me that plans and specifications were being prepared with
a view to installing water closets on each landing, and water supplies
to wash houses where required.
PONSONBY BUILDINGS.
This property belongs to the same owners as the Mowbray
Buildings and was inspected at the same time. Many sanitary defects
were found, and an interview with the secretary and chairman of the
Trust was arranged. After some discussion they gave me an undertaking
that the defects would be remedied forthwith.
FLATS AND DWELLINGS ERECTED DURING THE YEAR.
131-178, Pilton Place 48 flats
13/15, Borough Road 2 flats
181-182, Gt. Dover Street 7 tenements
9-13, Camberwell Road 2 flats
51-100, Winchester Buildings 50 flats
1-36, Pilgrim House 24 flats
A Block, Doddington Grove 39 flats
B Block, Do 26 flats
From the brief resume herewith, it is evident that there has been
considerable activity in housing matters during the year, not only
by the Borough Council, but also by the City Corporation, the London
County Council, and by private enterprise.