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HOUSING
The general standard of housing in the Borough is good.
Number of houses built during the year -
(a)by the Council 2.2
(b) by private enterprise 43
Number of houses in course of construction -
(a) by the Council 11
(b) by private enterprise 107
For the purpose of abating nuisances or executing repairs to
houses the following notices were served -
Preliminary 22
Abatement 12
These figures do not include verbal notices often given with
regard to minor matters.
REGISTERED COMMON LODGING HOUSES
There are no registered common lodging houses in the district.
IMPROVEMENT GRANTS
The House Purchase and Housing Act, 1959, provides for local
authorities to make grants to owners for improvement of their property.
There are two types of grant available, the 'Standard' and the
'Discretionary' grant.
The 'Standard Grant' is available for the cost of installing a
bath, water closet in or readily accessible from within the building,
hot water system, wash hand basin and satisfactory facilities for storing
food in a dwelling without one or more of these facilities. Subject to
the dwelling being likely to remain fit for human habitation for not less
than 15 years and the applicant having a freehold or leasehold interest,
of which not less than 15 years remain unexpired, the local authority
must approve a grant.
The maximum amount of 'Standard Grant' which is 50% of the cost
of carrying out the work, shall not exceed £155 if all the following
facilities are provided. The maximum amount of grant payable for each
facility is as follows: