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it was decided to submit to the Minister the further proposals set out in
the Schedule below. The Schedule (which is in the prescribed form)
indicates that during the five-year period commencing on the 1st January,
1961, it is proposed to deal with 87 houses and flats which are unfit for
human habitation. This figure is made up of the 53 houses and flats
carried forward from the current programme and referred to above
and 34 houses and flats included in a programme for the first time.
With the exception of two houses, all the premises are in the northern
part of the City.
(d) Rehousing of Families to be displaced.—The Housing Committee
agreed to provide such alternative accommodation as may be nccessary
for families who will be displaced, where the London County Council is
unable to help with rehousing.
Period 1961-1965.
Housing Act, 1957—Section 2
Further Joint Proposals by the London County Council and
Westminster City Council.
Part I—The total problem:—
(a) Estimated number of houses remaining unfit for
human habitation 87*
(b) Period in years which the Councils think necessary
for securing the demolition of all houses in (a) 5
Demolition as result
of action to be taken
by L.C.C. by W.C.C.
Part II—Action already taken:—
Number of houses demolished or closed
f ince 1st January, 1956, including
unfit houses owned by local authorities
and those in unfitness orders Nil 180
Part III—Further proposals for action in
the next five years:—
(a) Number of houses to be demolished
in clearance areas Nil 86*
(b) Number of houses to be demolished
elsewhere Nil 1
(c) Number of houses to be patched
and retained for temporary accommodation
Nil Nil
(Note.—*Includes 53 houses and flats carried forward from
1956/1960 programme).