Torrington Town Council are exploring further an offer by the Clinton (Devon) Estates Co.

to hand over to the Council free, subject to the Council paying legal costs, the six almshouses held by the estate in New Street. 

The Council have received a report from the District Valuer on the almshouses which stated that with the exception of the roofs, which required attention, the premises appeared to be in sound structural repair.

Members of the Council are at present considering the extent of improvements contemplated, bearing in mind the possibilities of getting the grant towards the cost of the works.

The consent of the appropriate Ministry will be required for the transfer.

One of the agreed conditions will be that the houses shall continue to be let to old people.

Article dated 19 December 1958 and a 1964 article provides an update on progress.