[Report 1958] / Medical Officer of Health, Bridgwater R.D.C.

  • Bridgwater (England). Rural District Council.
Date:
1958
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Credit: [Report 1958] / Medical Officer of Health, Bridgwater R.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    39 houses were represented as unfit for habitation and incapable of being rendered fit at reasonable cost and 2k Demolition Orders and 6 Closing Orders were made by the Council. In 6 cases the Council agreed to accept undertakings to carry out approved viforks within a stipulated time. 21 houses, the subject of Demolition Orders, were demolished during the year. 313 visits were made during the year to 13^' properties in regard to the reconditioning and alteration of existing houses and the installation of nevv sanitary fittings. 83 visits were made to houses in respect to which grants vifere made under the Housing (Rural Workers) Acts and the Housing (Financial Provisions) Acts. 56 visits -were made in connection with Improvement Grants. OVSRCROWDIHG. Two new cases of overcrowding were discovered during the year, and two cases were abated by informal action. Ten visits were made in connection vi^ith overcrowding. 15.