[Report 1967] / Medical Officer of Health, Lewes Borough.

  • Lewes (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1967
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Credit: [Report 1967] / Medical Officer of Health, Lewes Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Housing still continues to be the main problem of environmental health in the town. Some 102 new dwelling were provided during the year of which 67 were built by the Local Authority and 35 by private enterprise. This very considerable rate of Council building has enabled many very deserving cases for rehousing to be provided with modern accommodation. Fourteen unfit houses were dealt with by closing order procedure and a further 26 houses lacking modern amenities were brought up to acceptable standards by the use of improvement grants. In conclusion, I should like to express my appreciation to the Members of the Council for the help and support I have received from them during the year. My thanks are also due to Mr. Price and his staff for their valuable assistance, and to the other officials of the Council for their courtesy and co-operation. I am Mr. Mayor, Mr. Chairman, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, J. L. COTTON, Medical Officer of Health.