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Reconditioning works were carried out in 218 basements during the
year, whilst in 166 other cases the work was proceeding or about to be
put in hand.
Following applications from owners, approval was given by the Council
to the use of 31 basements for purposes other than that of human
habitation.
Provision of New Houses for the Working Classes.
Rehousing Operations.—During the year 67 families were rehoused
by the City Council and 96 by the London County Council, making a
total of 163 families removed from unsatisfactory dwellings. The estates
on which these families were accommodated are as follows :—
Westminster City Council Estates.
Admiral House 1
Ebury Bridge 9
Ebury Bridge Extension 4
Grosvenor Housing Scheme 12
Marshall Street Dwellings 2
10/11, Monck Street 1
Regency Street Dwellings 36
St. James' Dwellings 1
Walden House 1
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London County Council Estates
Battersea Bridge Buildings 1
Becontree 4
Bellingham 1
Clapham Park 2
Comber 1
Downham 6
Duke's Court and York Street 3
East Hill, Wandsworth 2
Hanwell 1
Herbrand Street 1
Kennington Park 5