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outwards, we must build upwards, even if only to six storeys; by so
doing a larger percentage of families will be accommodated than at
present. Many people, 1 know, disagree with this suggestion, but 1
would point out that there are many 6-storey dwellings in the Borough,
and I believe that there are hundreds of people in Southwark, if given the
opportunity, would prefer to walk 12 steps higher than go 12 miles out of
Southwark. The walking of 12 or so steps costs a little in energy, but 12
miles costs money.in 'bus and train fares and so much out of the weekly
income for food. I think the Council would do well to consider these
points.
The following tables indicate the scope of the woik performed during
the year. It will be noted that certain work commenced in previous
years was completed in the year 1934, and that certain items undertaken
during 1934 have not reached the stage of finality at the time of writing;
these items will be completed during 1935 and will be reported upon in
the next Report .
HOUSING ACT, 1930, SECTION 1.
During the year 1932 the following area was represented and a
Clearance Order was made.
Amery Place, Kinylake Street Area (64 houses).
The houses on this Area have now been demolished and the inhabitants
re-housed.
The re-development is now proceeding, and it is anticipated that the
following flats will be erected on the site in the near future:—
2 4-roomed flats.
23 3-roomed flats.
33 2-roomed flats.
Total .. 58
These flats will be utilised for the re-housing of families from Bear
Lane, Prices Street, and several of the smaller Areas represented as
Clearance Areas during the year.