3.1 - early social housing

when was the artisans dwellings act?

1875

what did it do?

aimed to tackle the problem of slum housing by giving local governments the power to demolish unsanitary properties

whilst it was successful in certain areas like swansea…

it was not successful in most areas since the act was not enforced

when were the housing of the working class acts?

1880 and 1890

what did these acts do?

they compelled local authorities to demolish unhealthy housing and provide accommodation for the homeless

this makes them…

the first instance of social housing, although systematic planning of new buildings was not enforced

what happened in 1890?

the first block of council housing was opened in london

by 1900, council housing had…

extended outside of london

when was the housing and town planning act?

1909

what did this act do?

it allowed local governments to introduce town planning schemes but it provided no money to build houses

the act also required builders to…

limit the number of homes per acre, thus reducing overcrowding and disease