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However, subject to certain circumstances a higher maximum of
£350 can be allowed.
Applications submitted to the Borough Treasurer are referred
to this Department to ascertain that the proposed works satisfy the
specified requirements. In this connection the Housing Inspectors
carried out 211 and 31 inspections for discretionary and standard
grant applications respectively, and advice was given on 96
occasions in respect of such grants. On completion of standard
grant works, a further 8 inspections were made.
Housing Act, 1961
Houses in Multiple Occupation—In connection with these types
of properties, the general powers given to the Council under the
previous legislation, viz.:—
Natural Lighting
Ventilation
Water Supply
Drainage and Sanitary Conveniences
Facilities for storage, preparation and cooking of food
and for the disposal of waste water
Prevention of overcrowding of sleeping rooms
were retained under Section 36 and 90 of the 1957 Act. However,
powers enabling the Council to enforce standards under Section 36
proved to be inadequate and were repealed by Part II of the
Housing Act, 1961. Regulations were made subsequently by the
Minister under Section 13 of the new Act providing a management
code for Councils to apply to Houses in Mu'tiple Occupation.
Further, for the purpose of implementing the provisions of Section
15 of the Housing Act, 1961, the Council, on the 14th November,
1962, adopted the standards of provision of amenities, as suggested
in the joint report of the Advisory Bodies of Town Clerks and
Medical Officers of Health of Metropolitan Borough Councils.
The Health and Welfare Department has always given advice
concerning houses in multiple occupation to anyone requesting
information. Leaflets in printed form giving details of the minimum
requirements for such premises have now been supplied to local
estate agents and are available through various Departments of the
Council for potential house purchasers.
During the year, 123 visits were made by the Housing Inspectors.
In 8 instances it was found necessary to serve informal notices
requiring the execution of works under this Act.