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inspections have been made of thirty-four houses and the remainder
Will be inspected during 1960.
Slum Clearance Programme 1961-65
A preliminary survey of the Borough has been made with a
view to formulating a programme for slum clearance during the
third five year period 1961-65. As a result, approximately 700
Properties were listed for possible inclusion. After further
Consideration and discussion with the London County Council the
number of properties considered suitable has been reduced to a
finally agreed total of 474. It is proposed that approximately
a quarter of these should be dealt with by the Lambeth Borough
Council.
Improvement Grants
In September 1959 the Council rescinded its former resolution
to suspend the making of grants, During the period of suspension,
where the premises were likely to rank for grant applicants were
advised to consult the London County Council, Since the reintroduction
of the scheme the number of applications for Discretionary
Grants has increased but owing to the comparatively hi gh standard
of fitness required only a small proportion have been recommended
for approval. The main obstacles in the conditions imposed are
that the premises must provide satisfactory housing for 30 years
and must be self-contained. The restrictions imposed on rents
have also caused some applications to be withdrawn.
In June, 1959, a new Grant was formulated by the Ministry
Housing and Local Government in the House Purchase and Housing
Act, 1959. Known as a Standard Grant, it covers half the cost,
up to a maximum of £155. of installing five basic
a bath or shower, a wash-hand basin, a water closet, a hot water
system and a food store.
The conditions imposed are less onerous than those of a
Discretionary Grant and many more applications are received and
approved. either for all or some of the improvements.
Grant
Inspected - no action
47 Barnwell Road
1 Berridge Road
41 Bramah Road