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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 35
(b) by private enterprise 103
Number of houses in course of construction-
(a) by the Council 38
(b) by private enterprise 129
Per the purpose of abating nuisances or executing repairs to
houses the following notices were served-
Preliminary 18
Abatement 11
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, as amended by the
Housing Act, 1961, 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. The local authority must approve a grant provided the dwelling
is likely to remain fit for human habitation for not less than 15 years
and the applicant has a freehold interest or a leasehold interest of
which not less than 15 years remains unexpired.
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: