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HOUSING
(1) During the year 102 units (244) of accommodation were completed.
(2) 12 (19) applicants on the housing waiting list were
re-housed on medical grounds following recommendations for
priority made by the Medical Officer of Health.
(3) On 31st December, 1966 there were 2374 (2148) applications
on the Council's housing waiting list.
(4) 170 (389) families were rehoused and a further 55 (96)
were re-accommedated from property required for demolition,
(5) Excluding miscellaneous properties there were 4103 premises
under the control of the Borough Council, of these
89 units are provided for elderly persons under the
supervision of wardens.
Medical Priorities for Housing Applicants
Those applicants whose housing circumstances are such that their
health is seriously suffering therefrom are granted a degree of
priority on the housing waiting list according to the urgency of
the medical circumstances. Each case is thoroughly investigated
before a recommendation is made to the Housing Committee.
During the year 147 (l00) cases were referred to the Medical
Officer of Health for assessment of priorities on medical grounds.