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SECTION D
Housing.
Repair of War Damaged Dwellings.—The reinstatement of
these dwellings has continued steadily throughout the year. At the
end of 1945, it was reported there were approximately 13,000
remaining below "Serial 25 Standard." At the end of the year
under review, this figure has now been reduced to 3,783.
Council Housing Estates.—During March, 32 flats were
ready for occupation on the Cherry Orchard Estate and an official
opening ceremony was performed by Alderman C. W. Key, M.P.,
Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health, to mark the
occasion of the Council's efforts and determination to proceed with
its housing programme. By the end of the year 7 blocks of flats,
comprising 112 dwellings and 48 houses, were completed and
occupied on the Cherry Orchard Estate. In addition, work on the
28 houses of the Marlborough Lane portion of the Estate and 24
flats for aged persons at East Mascalls was well in hand.
Housing of Homeless Persons.—A total of 1,183 houses, or
parts of houses, have been requisitioned by the Council in order to
provide accommodation for persons rendered homeless as a result of
enemy action, or who are otherwise inadequately housed.

Excluding the families accommodated in requisitioned dwellings, the total number of dwellings provided since the termination
of the war is now 1,052.