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(2) Number of dwelling houses in which
defects were remedied after service of
formal notices—
(a) By owners 5
(b) By local authority in default
of owners —
C. Proceedings under Sections 11 and 13 of
Housing Act, 1936—
(1) Number of dwelling houses in respect
of which Demolition orders were made 14
(2) Number of dwelling houses demolished
in pursuance of Demolition Orders 4
Slum Clearance.
During 1956, 34 hutments in the East Wickham Clearance
Areas were demolished and the occupants rehoused by
the Council in preparation for the redevelopment of the
estate.
Improvement Grants.
Number of applications for improvement
grants 43
Number of applications approved 14
Total cost of approved expense of improvements
in 14 approved cases £3,520 11 6
Total costs on which grants actually made
in 9 of these cases £1,829 11 6
Total amount of grants in the 9 cases £914 16 6
Housing Repairs and Rents Act, 1954.
Only three applications were received for certificates of
disrepair under the above Act during the year, and three
certificates were issued. No certificates were revoked on
the application of the owners.
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