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with the demolition of a number of centre squares of the R.A.
Barracks, which will be replaced by ten three-storey barrack blocks.
The total cost of this redevelopment scheme is likely to be about
£1,600,00O.
IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
Owners wishing to modernize and provide additional facilities
by way of improvement and conversion of their houses may apply to
the Council for a grant towards the cost of the works If the
Council are satisfied that the work when completed will comply with
the 12 point standard of fitness specified by the Housing Act, 1949,
as amended, the Council may make such a grant to assist the owner.
The dwelling must after improvement or conversions:-
l. be in a good 3tate of repair and substantially free from damp;
2. have each room properly lighted and ventilated;
3. have an adequate supply of wholesome water laid on inside the
dwelling;
4. be provided with efficient and adequate means of supplying hot
water for domestic purposes.
5. have an internal or otherwise readily accessible watercloset;
6. have a fixed bath (or shower) preferably in a separate room?
7. be provided with a sink or sinks and with suitable arrangements
for the disposal of waste water;
8. have a proper drainage system;
9. be provided in each room with adequate points for gas or electric
lighting (where reasonably available)?
10. be provided with adequate facilities for heating?
11. have satisfactory facilities for storing, preparing and cooking
food?
12. have proper provision for the storage of fuel (where required).
The dwelling must provide satisfactory accommodation for more
than 15 years. Normally the Council make a maximum grant of half
of the cost of the approved work. The local authority is empowered
to fix the maximum rents which may be charged for such dwellings.
All applications for improvement grants which are submitted
to the Borough Treasurer are referred to the Health Department to
determine whether the proposed work will satisfy the above standards.
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