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Fixed bath or shower in a bathroom £25
Wash hand basin £5
Hot water supply £75
Water closet in or contiguous to the dwelling£40
Satisfactory facilities for storing food £10
On completion, the dwelling must possess all the amenities.
The Council has continued to give 'Discretionary Grants' 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 extensive
work is necessary to provide modern amenities, for example, the construction
of a bathroom extension to an existing house.
The Housing Act, 1961, came into operation in October, 1961 and
authorised an increase in the rent by 12½% of the cost incurred by the
owner in carrying out the improvements made to property.
During the year numerous enquiries were made by ratepayers and
advice was given. Although many did not avail themselves of the
facilities offered a considerable amount of work has been carried out.
The following tables show the number of grants approved and payments
made during the year;
Standard Grants.