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It was proposed that the dwellings should be dealt with in twelve
clearance areas and the operation to be carried out over the period
from 1961 until 1972.
The Council, by Minute No. 3112 dated 26th February, 1957,
adopted the report.
Information re Local Land Charges, etc.
Information as to statutory orders made in respect of dwelling
houses and as to notices not complied with requiring works of repair
was supplied in respect of 490 properties upon request for official
search of the Land Charges Register.
In addition 233 particulars as to properties were supplied in all
cases in which mortgages were being arranged under the Housing
Act, 1949 in respect of the purchase of small dwellings.
Improvement Grants—Housing Acts, 1949/1957
Enquiries as to improvement grants were received principally
from owner-occupiers of dwelling houses. Grants for the improvement
of housing accommodation were approved in respect of 13
applications, the cost of the work amounting in the aggregate to
£3,478 2s. 9d.
Improvement grants amounting to £1,906 3s. 9d. vere granted.
Default Action
In 28 instances it was necessary to report to the Council where
owners of properties had not carried out the requirements of notices
served within the time specified.
The works were carried out by the owners, in each case later,
before legal proceedings were instituted.
Repairs were carried out by the Corporation 9 premises in
accordance with the provisions of Sections 39 and 45 of the Public
Health Act, 1936, and the cost charged to the owners of the properties.
Housing Subsidies Act, 1956
Following the passing of this Act, subsidies can only be claimed
for dwellings provided by the local authority to accommodate
families displaced by slum clearance.
Corporation dwellings which have been certified as until also
rank for subsidy.
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