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APPLICATIONS FOR RE-HOUSING
To assist the Council's Property Manager in arriving at a just
consideration of the merits of each application received, a "pointing"
system was evolved, and became effective in May, 1953.
As applicable, points were awarded under the following headings:-
Sub-standard accommodations
Ill-health (excepting Tuberculosis);
Tuberculosis;
Overcrowding; and
Other circumstances.
During the year, 181 applications were referred to the Public
Health Department. 139 originated from Chelsea residents, and the
remainder from applicants living in other areas. Each case was
investigated - 128 in connection with ill-health, including Tuberculosis,
and 53 in respect of sub-standard accommodation. By the 31st December,
1953, the position was as follows:-
Applicants re-housed by the Borough Council 30
Applicants re-housed by the London County
Council
Applicants who secured alternative accommodation
by their own efforts 11 45
Of this total, 38 of the cases re-accommodated had been
dealt with under the heading of "ill-health".
The policy of co-operative examination of each housing application
under the headings mentioned is proving to be mutually satisfying by
virtue of the accelerated period of enquiry and subsequent re-settlement.