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Chislehurst 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Chislehurst]
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During 1962 there were 66 vacancies and 98 families from the
Waiting List were housed in permanent accommodation. 16 families
were housed in Halfway house accommodation.
Total number of families on the Waiting List as at 31st December,
1962: —
Couples 386
Families requiring two bedrooms 449
Families requiring three bedrooms 351
Families requiring four or more bedrooms 9
Old Age Pensioners and Single Persons 288
Applicants passed for accommodation 45
1,528
During the year 23 temporary bungalows were demolished.
MOVEABLE DWELLINGS.
to be used as satisfactory houses. The operation of the Act has resulted in a reduction in the number of caravans stationed in the district from approximately 50 to 40:
| Site | Number of Vans | Number of Families | Appro*. No. of Occupants | No. of Vans for which Licences issued |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chalk Pit, Ruxley | 25 | 24 | 90 | 25 |
| Lower Hockenden Farm | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Sun Club, Hockenden | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| Greenwood, Birchwood | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Conservative Club, Oxford Road Sidcup | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Twysdens Meadow, Footscray | 6 | 6 | 15 | 6 |
| Cherry Tree Nursery, Kemnal Chislehurst | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| R/o Wm. Smith Memorial Hall Footscray | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
In spite of some difficulties, principally due to site drainage,
the alterations at the Chalk Pit, Ruxley, carried out in 1962 have
been a great success, and the families there appear to be settling
down to a more stable life. At Twysdens Meadow, Footscray,
the next largest site in the area, the ablution block with hot water,