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created by large numbers of gypsies and during the year under
review— following investigation by the Council of a number
of sites— the Council established one of a temporary nature
at the southern end of Stubbers Outdoor Pursuit Centre, Dennises
Lane, North Ockendon.
At the end of the year the Council were still actively
pursuing the question of the establishment of a permanent site
for gypsies.
NUMBER OF HOUSES ERECTED DURING THE YEAR
463 units of accommodation were erected by private enterprise
during the year.
In addition 421 units of accommodation were erected by the
Council consisting of the following.
51—2 Bed Houses 62 — 1 Bed Flats
161 — 3 Bed Houses 3 — Bedsitters
6 — 4 Bed Houses 81—2 Bed Flats
5 — 3 Bed Bungalows 30—2 Bed Maisonettes
22—3 Bed Maisonettes
223 198 Total — 421 units
In addition the Council acquired 19 other properties in the
course of the year, four being purchased for various development
and three being purchased in return for rented accommodation.
LOCAL AUTHORITY ACCOMMODATION
The provision of housing accommodation adequate in
quantity and quality is a primary factor in contributing to the
health and well being of the community and in this regard the
Council are to be congratulated in their comprehensive programme.
The following statistics for 1968, kindly supplied by the Housing
Manager are of interest:—
Termination of Tenancies
(i) Termination by tenants — 335
(ii) Evictions by Council for rent
arrears — 15
Of the 335 terminations at (i) 17 tenants obtained
mortgage advances from the Council.
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