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(2) Number of dwelling houses in which
defects were remedied after service of
formal notices—
(a) By owners 7
(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 6
(2) Number of dwelling houses demolished
in pursuance of Demolition Orders 23
(3) Number of houses in respect of which
Closing Orders were made 2
D. Proceedings under Section 12 of the Housing
Act, 1936—
parts of buildings closed 1
Slum Clearance.
During 1957, 12 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 71
Number of applications approved 27
Total cost of approved expense of improvements
in 27 approved cases £7,244 11 6
Total costs on which grants actually made
in 22 of these cases £6,056 11 6
Total amount of grants in the 22 cases £3,028 6 6
Housing Repairs and Rents Act, 1954.
Only four applications were received for certificates of
disrepair under the above Act during the year, and three
certificates were issued. 3 certificates were revoked on
the application of the owners.
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