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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 accommodation;
Ill-health (excepting Tuberculosis);
Tuberculosis;
Overcrowding; and
Other circumstances.
During the year, 58 applications were referred to the Public Health
Department. 47 originated from Chelsea residents, and the remainder from
applicants living in other areas. Each case was investigated - 42 in
connection with ill-health, including Tuberculosis, and 16 in respect of
sub-standard accommodation. Since May, 1953, the position is as follows:-
Applicants re-housed by the Borough Council 77
Applicants re-housed by the London County
Council 19
Applicants re-housed by other authorities 1
Applicants who secured alternative accommodation
by their own efforts 16 113
Of this total, 86 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.
Points scheme for allocation of Permanent accommodation.
The cases of 62 licensees in requisitioned premises were also referred
to this department for pointing on medical grounds under the above scheme.