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Clearance Areas and Re-Housing. It was not possible
during the year to continue the re-development of the clearance
areas in respect of which Orders were made early in 1939.
Nevertheless, every attempt was made to maintain a reasonable
standard of comfort for the 150 families living in the houses
concerned.
THE AGED AND THE TUBERCULAR. The problem of dealing
adequately with the tubercular and the aged continues to receive
the serious consideration of the Council, and whilst a start has
not boon made on the building of the special hostel for the aged,
the Council have proceeded so far as they can with the preliminary
arrangements for this scheme.
The additional 15 points awarded to the applications of
tuberculous families is a substantial bonus, and does have the
effect of securing the rehousing of all urgent cases.
HUTTED CAMPS. During the year there was an increase in
the number of families remaining in occupation of temporary
dwellings.
In order to relievo the acute overcrowding and as an
emergency measure, the Council continued the conversion of a
Ministry of Works hutted camp into housing units.
As a result of our earlier experience with this type of
converted dwelling, improvements were incorporated. Huts were
divided by brick partition walls, and each family was provided
with a bathroom and w.c. built into the unit, separate and under
cover. In addition constant hot water supply was available
from gas-heaters over sink and bath.
The families in occupation of the accommodation were
satisfied with this temporary rehousing at a rent of 10s. per
week for two bedroom units.
The number of complaints subsequently received have been
few and have related to the ingress of dampness from roofs and
windows in times of storm.
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