[Report 1969] / Medical Officer of Health, Eccles Borough.

  • Eccles (Greater Manchester, England). Borough Council.
Date:
1969
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Credit: [Report 1969] / Medical Officer of Health, Eccles Borough. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    There are now three kinds of grant available for the improvement of older type houses, (i) DISCRETIONARY GRANT These are paid at the discretion of the local authority for thorough improvement to a high standard or the complete conversion into flats. To qualify for a discretionary grant the improved dwelling must comply with the 12 point standard laid down. The grant now payable is up to one half of the approved estimated cost up to a maximum of £1,000 per house or flat. However, where flats are provided by the conversion of a house or building of three or more storeys, the maximum grant is £1,200 per flat, (ii) STANDARD GRANT These are paid to help meet the cost of improving houses by providing for the first time any missing standard amenities. The amount of grants now payable on each amenity is as follows (a) Fixed bath or shower in a bathroom (b) Wash hand basin (c^ Sink (d) Hot and cold water supply at a fixed bath or shower (e) Hot and cold water supply at a wash hand basin (f) Hot and cold water supply at a sink (g) Water closet £ 50 £ 10 £ 15 £ 45 £ 20 £ £ 30 50 In certain circumstances additional grants may be paid. To qualify for a standard grant, to which owner occupiers or landlords are entitled (a) the house must have been in existence before October, 1961} (b) the amenities must be provided for the exclusive use of the occupants; and (c) the local authoritv must be satisfied that the house has a life exceeding 15 years, (iii) SPEOIAL GRANT These grants are available for the basic improvement of houses in multiple occupation. They are paid at the discretion of the local authority and the amount of grant is half the cost of the improvement works depending on the amenities installed based on the standard grant requirements. During 1969» one application was received for discretionary and 59 for standard grants under the old legislation. No applications were received for discretionary grants, 54 for standard and none for special grants under the present legislation. Work was completed at a total of 105 houses. Part II of the Housing Act, 1969 empowers a local authority to declare areas to be general improvement areas and to publicise the procedure to be adopted in dealing with these areas, ENVIRONMENTAL IMPROVEMENT SCHEMES In December, 1969 a report on the environment and amenities in the Station Road Area of Trafford Ward was submitted to a General Purposes (Special) Sub-Committee of the Council, The area comprises 296 houses, a nursery school, 16 lock-up garages, a post office and a bank. There are also 18 houses included in the current clearance programme within the improveme] area. The area is residential and is surrounded by light industry and modem housing. The majority of the houses are terraced, built 1902 - 1909* The plans submitted to the Council showed features in the area including