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the Housing Repairs and Rents Act, 1954 was compiled and
recommended for action in the five years 1956-60. Under this
12 properties were regarded as fit for demolition as individual units,
and 147 properties as fit for demolition in 10 clearance areas.
"During the year all the remaining properties in the 4951-55
programme were inspected. This resulted in the representation
under section 25 of 15 properties in two areas (which were dealt with
by the borough council) and a larger area of 38 houses, which had
been included in the outstanding programme and previously inspected
and reported to the Council as suitable for action under section 25,
and which it was arranged, should be dealt with by the London county
council.
"Action under section 9 of the Housing Act, 1936 was taken in
respect of 63 properties and the Council approved the carrying out of
work in default in eight cases.
"An increasing amount of interest in the improvement grant
scheme was noted during the year. Many enquiries were received and
dealt with and, following formal applications in respect of 31 properties,
inspections were made, specifications for improvements and repairs
approved, and estimates checked prior to submission to the Finance
and Rating Committee. Out of this total, 14 applications were in
respect of the improvement of single family houses, mainly for the
provision of bathroom and internal water closet, while the remaining
17 were for the conversion of larger properties, which will result in
the provision of a total of 45 self-contained flats or maisonettes, a
net gain of 28 units of accommodation."