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each month had risen to 30% above the average for the same period of 1970. By the end of
the year the figures had risen again to more than 50% above those for the previous year.
To take account of this additional work, and to maintain a reasonable time limit in
dealing with applications, the establishment of two public health inspectors and two
technical assistants was increased in July, 1971, by three additional technical assistants. The
establishment was again under review at the end of the year.
The following is a summary of the number of discretionary grants dealt with during
1971, shown diagramatically with comparative figures for the last seven years:—
Applications approved (dwellings) 1,057
Total amount of grants approved £1,102,262
Houses in Multiple Occupation
Directions to Prevent or Reduce Overcrowding
The policy adopted by the Council in 1970, of issuing Directions under Section 19
of the Housing Act, 1961, as amended by the Housing Act, 1969, was continued throughout
the year.
A report on the favourable progress of the scheme was made to the Council in
October, 1971, when it was agreed that the scheme should be extended to those parts of the
St. Charles Ward which are not covered by schemes of redevelopment.