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"The rehousing of old people in areas remote from their former
environment presents its own problems of the intense
loneliness experienced during the day and of the comparatively high
incidence of senile dementia and other illnesses among those transferred
In recognition of the fact that the health
of old people does not usually remain static and that some, in the
course of time, require rather more help, the concept of building a
small welfare home in proximity to a group of old people's dwellings
is beginning to gain ground."
Due to the scarcity of housing vacancies during the year it was
found necessary to close the Corporation waiting list to all prospective
applicants. The Corporation are, however, determined to
renew their efforts to provide a sufficiency of houses for the
purpose of rehousing those families who come within a priority
category and this programme will include a fairly substantial proportion
of one-bedroom units suitable to older people although not
old people's units as such.
Royal Commission on Local Government in Greater London.
Last October this Royal Commission made revolutionary proposals
for the future government of London. Two of the main suggestions are
A. That a Counoil for Greater London with powers different
from those of the London County Council be set up.
B. That the primary units of Local Government should be the
Greater London Boroughs each having populations of 100,000
250,000 effected by amalgamation of existing units of local
authorities and comprising in all a total of 52 "most purpose"
boroughs instead of the existing collection of 96 County
Council, Metropolitan and Municipal Boroughs, and Urban Districts.
The Minister of Housing and Local Government has pointed out that
before the Government can reach any conclusion on the report of the
Royal Commission, opportunity must be given for the expression of
public opinion on the far reaching recommendations made by the
Commission, and in particular the Government will wish to hear the views
of local authorities concerned.
Food Poisoningo
It is a welcome fact that in spite of the very large number of
eating places and food shops in Kingston, no cases of food poisoning
occurred during 1960 which could be attributable to lack of hygiene in
the trade. Constant efforts are made to maintain the highest possible
standard in the many eating places in the town which cater for
thousands of visitors and business people every day.