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Excluding the families accommodated in requisitioned property,
the total number of dwellings provided in the Borough since the
termination of the war is now 3,172.
Council Housing Schemes.
Springfield, Estate.—This estate which is planned to provide
230 flats in 9 blocks for approximately 1,095 persons was largely
completed by the end of 1951, the remaining flats, 28 in number,
were due to be completed early in 1952.
Victoria Way (North).—In June of the current year this estate,
which was finally named ' Harold Gibbons Court,' was completed
and its 72 flats occupied.
Coldbath Street.—Part of this scheme known as 'Crescent
House' comprising 40 dwellings was completed and occupied by
September of this year.
Cherry Orchard (Central).—During the year a further section of
this estate, providing for another 68 flats, was completed and
occupied during November of the year under review.
It can truly be said that the Council is fully cognisant of the
serious housing situation and is making determined efforts to
overcome the lack of housing accommodation in the Borough. The
following table gives an indication of the dwellings in the course of
construction at the end of the current year:—
Site Dwellings
Springfield Estate 28
Cherry Orchard 252
Maitland Close 18
Charlton Village 6 (and 4 shops)
Plumbridge Street 13 (and 9 shops)