[Report 1946] / Medical Officer of Health, Glossop Borough.

  • Glossop (England). Borough Council.
Date:
1946
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Credit: [Report 1946] / Medical Officer of Health, Glossop Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    HOUSING The Housing problem in Glossop has not been alleviated to any great extent during the past year. 24 prefabricated houses were occupied before the end of 1946, but as all the families were from lodgings, no houses were vacated, over- crowding only being relieved. Removal was arranged by the Council and was done expeditiously and to the satisfaction of all concerned. A further 26 prefabricated houses were tenanted during the early months of 1947, bringing the total rehoused to 50 families. This has reduced overcrowding considerably but there remain many living under very bad conditions. Glossop is suffering from the excellent craftsmanship of the builders of the 19th century in that the structure of the houses that they built has not deteriorated to any extent and the houses would, in all probability, last another century, if not demolished. It must be realised that these abodes, perpetuating the evils of the industrial area, fall far short of the standard of housing that is essential to ensure a healthy community. Glossop needs new houses desperately; the need for 3, 4 and 5-bedroomed houses is considerable. Many large families will have to suffer until sufficient larger houses are built. The one up and one down, the back to back, and the numerous small houses that are tightly compressed into small insanitary courts and alleys must be demolished as soon as possible. Such habitations are largely responsible for a great deal of chronic sickness. The improved health of the prefab, tenants, and especially their children, since being re-housed, is evidence enough to substantiate this statement. Summary. Site. Number and Type. Acre Street ... 50 Prefabricated houses ... ,, ,, ... 20 Permanent ,, Sheffield Road ..36 Newshaw Lane . 72 Site unknown ... 200 Probable com- pletion. Completed and occupied 1946-7 Terminated probably 1949 Building started, tenanted prob- ably 1947 Building started No arrange- ments for build- ing made Total decided on or building 328 Permanent, 50 Prefabricated. Grand Total 378.