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The temporary Arcon bungalows, however, give very good
housing accommodation.
The chief new development is that of building large blocks of
flats to get the greatest number of families rehoused with a limited
building space available.
A housing estate is also being constructed outside the borough
at Banstead in conjunction with the neighbouring authorities of
Merton and Morden Urban District Council and the Borough of
Sutton and Cheam. One hundred and eighty-four houses are now
occupied.
The Mitcham Borough Council is increasing the number of aged
persons' dwellings being built.
The post-war housing is also making provision for the communal
needs of the occupants of the new estates by proposed community
centres, erection of garages, etc.
1. Inspection of Dwelling Houses during the Year:—
(1) (a) Total number of dwelling houses
inspected for housing defects (under
Public Health or Housing Acts) 795
(b) Number of inspections made 885
2. Remedy of Defects during the Year:—
Number of dwelling houses rendered fit in
consequence of informal action by the local
authority or their officers 196
Number of dwelling houses rendered fit in consequence
of formal action by the local authority
or their officers 134
3. Action under Statutory Powers During the Year:—
Proceedings under Sections 9, 10 and 16 of the Housing Act,
1936:—
(1) Number of dwelling houses in respect of
which notices were served requiring repairs —