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HOUSING
Overcrowding (Housing Act, 1936)
Number of families found to be living in overcrowded
conditions 146
Number of overcrowded families who have obtained
alternative accommodation 100
Number of dwellings erected by the Borough Council for
working classes during the year 343
Underground Rooms
Number occupied but unfit 29
Number closed or modified occupation approved 15
Number of Closing Orders determined Nil
Houses Let in Lodgings
Number in Borough (registered since 1946) 3
Number of inspections 2
Number of prosecutions Nil
Number of complaints remedied under the By-laws (not
included under any other heading) Nil
Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions Acts, 1920-39
During the year two applications were received from occupiers
that their houses were not in a reasonable state of repair, and
after consideration by the Committee it was decided not to grant
certificates.
Housing Accommodation Applications—Points Scheme
During the year 112 of the applications made to the Council for
rehousing were referred to me for the award of points under the
medical category of the Council's Points Scheme.