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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Malden and Coombe 1959
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Malden & Coombe]
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On completion, the dwelling must possess all the amenities.
The Council will continue to operate the improvement grant system
which has been used since the passing of the Housing Act, 1949. This
form of grant was renamed "Discretionary Grant" and will be given entirely
at the discretion of the Council for works of improvement or conversion
up to a cost of£800 and subject to a grant up to 50% of this cost.
Generally speaking Discretionary Grants are given where more
extensive work is necessary to provide modern amenities, for example, the
construction of a bathroom extension to an existing house.
During the year numerous enquiries were made by ratepayers and
advice was given. The following tables show the number of grants approved
and payments made during the year:
Standard Grants.
APPLICATIONS
| Received. (No. of dwellings). | Approved. (No. of dwellings). | Maximum Grant approved. |
|---|---|---|
| 13. | 12. | £1,250 |
GRANTS PAID DURING THE YEAR.
| No. of dwellings | Total Amount £. | Number of amenities provided | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed baths or showers | Wash basins | Hot water supplies | Water closets | Pood storage facilities | ||
| 4 | £253 | 3 | 2 | 4 | - | 1 |