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Sutton and Cheam 1962
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Sutton and Cheam]
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8. Grants for the Improvement or Conversion of Houses
Section 20 of the Housing Act 1949 empowered local authorities to
make grants at their discretion for the improvement of dwellings by the
provision of certain amenities.
The Borough Council decided to operate the scheme in October 1954.
Section 30 of the Housing Act 1961 alters the circumstances in which
improvement grants and standard grants may be made under Part II of the
Housing (Financial Provisions) Act 1958 and the House Purchase and
Housing Act 1959.
The following is a summary of applications for grants received and dealt with by the Borough Council up to 31st December 1962, as supplied by the Town Clerk:-
Applications Received
| Discretionary | Conversions | Standard | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From inception of the scheme to 31st December, 1962 | 212 | 31 | 96 | 339 |
| During 1962 | 28 | 1 | 24 | 53 |
| Withdrawn, ineligible or not granted i | ||||
| Frorfi inception | 31 | 15 | 17 | 63 |
| During 1962 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 8 |
| Approved | ||||
| From inception | 175 | 15 | 75 | 265 |
| During 1962 | 24 | 0 | 19 | 43 |
| Outstanding at 31st December, 1962 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
| Total grants paid to 31st December, 1962 £35,559. 18s. 1d. | ||||
Grants paid during 1962 total £6,667. 15s. 8d. made up as follows:-
Discretionary £4,814. 15s. 7d.
Conversions £ 346. 4s. 3d.
Standard £1,506. 15s. 10d.
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