[Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Bedford Borough.

  • Bedford (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1951
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Credit: [Report 1951] / Medical Officer of Health, Bedford Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Y. Premises and Occupations which can be controlled by Byelaws and Regulations 1. HOUSES LET IN LODGINGS A number of large houses of the older type situated between Midland Road and Clapham Road are occupied as “ Houses let in Lodgings,” i.e., where there are two or more families renting and occupying rooms which are not self- contained flats. One does not look upon this type of dwelling as ideal, especially where there are families with young children occupying the upper floors and also sharing a common garden. Generally these premises were found to be maintained in a fair condition, but nine contraventions were discovered. Eight houses situated in Ashburnham Road which accommodated 31 families were vacated at the end of the year and were demolished early in 1952. 2. COMMON LODGING HOUSES The three registered private Common Lodging Houses in have been regularly inspected and found to be maintained the borough in reasonable ion. Accommodation is for males only. No. of Situation No. of No. of Lodgers Bedrooms Beds Admitted 8a Tavistock Place • • • 6 • • • 40 ... 12,323 4 Allhallows Lane 4 • • • r • • • 19 5,333 22 Allhallows Lane 2 « • • • • • 16 ... 4,559 Total 12 75 22,215 Accommodation of this type is still in general demand, mainly due to workers engaged on various public works in and around the borough. There was, however, a decrease of 672 lodgers over the previous year’s figures of 22,887. 3. MOVEABLE DWELLINGS (a) Caravans at Fairground The caravans used by the showmen attending the Statute Fairs in Com- mercial Road were inspected and found to be kept in their usual very clean condition. No cases of illness were discovered. In addition to the chemical closets provided by the caravan owners, the Corporation provided temporary sanitary accommodation. (b) Other sites During the year occupiers of caravans were granted licences to station their vehicles at the following sites :— No. of ,, . Caravans Clarence Yard, St. John’s St 3 Paddock at 1, Goldington Green ... ... ... ... 4 Park Farm, Bury Walk 1 The Bury, Goldington Green 1 Cave’s Lane I Total 10 The caravans were inspected and found to be in order. The occupants holT sanitary accommodation and water supply provided at nearby This type of dwelling cannot be considered satisfactory as a permanent teature for housing, and as soon as houses are available should be discontinued.