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HOUSING
(1) During the year 293 (102) units of accommodation were completed
44 of which were flatlets for elderly folk.
(2) 55 (12) 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 1967 there were 2267 (2374)applications on the
Council's housing waiting list.
(4) 465 (170) families were rehoused and a further 30 (55) were
re-accommodated from property required for demolition.
(5) There were 4253 (4103) premises under the control of the Borough
Council's Housing Committee. A number of properties under the
control of other Committees were also let, the majority having been
purchased in redevelopment areas.
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 208 (147) cases were referred to the Medical
Officer of Health for assessment of priorities on medical grounds.
On 31st December, 1967 priorities had been recommended as follows
Category I (Priority as soon as suitable accommodation is 44 (53)
available)
Category II (Priority within the individual points group) 81 (59)
Category III (No priority on medical grounds) 83 (35)
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