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15
RE-HOUSING ON HEALTH GROUNDS
During the year five families unable to attract a sufficient total
of points were put forward to the Committee as in need of special
consideration. The Committee approved three and one was rehoused
before the end of the year.
The total number of new housing cases reviewed on health
grounds during the year was 88. In 74 cases action was as follows:—
Nil points recommended 16
5 ” ” 2
10 ” ” 13
15 ” ” 43
Cases recommended for rehousing
outside the points scheme 3
The remaining 14 cases required no further action as for
various reasons the applications were withdrawn or not substantiated.
Where appropriate, applications were placed in special categories
as follows:-
Group I Serious medical condition
(a) Active pulmonary tuberculosis 1
(b) Other medical conditions 20
Group II Chronic medical or surgical
conditions which have crippled
the patient 4
Group III Old persons needing ground floor
accommodation because of infirmity
possibly with illness 4
Group IV Serious overcrowding causing
undesirable mixing of sexes with
its accompnaying moral danger 2
Twenty-six families, including one special, with medical points
were rehoused during the year.
LICENSING OF PET SHOPS
During the year 11 inspections were carried out, 9 by the
Veterinary Inspector and 2 by the Public Health Inspectors.
6 existing licences were renewed at the beginning of the year
and 1 new licence issued.