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The extent of pollution in the winter months is partly due to the increased use of domestic fuel and
partly to the increased need for power and therefore use of the stations. Efficient firegrates which give a
more economical burning of fuel will help to remove domestic causes of atmospheric pollution, but until the
power stations are modernised, or preferably transferred from the area, it is likely that atmospheric pollution
will always be a problem in Willesden, to the detriment of housewives, food traders, and the many manufacturers
whose work is spoiled by dust and grit. There can be no question that the removal of this nuisance
would help appreciably in maintaining the health of the people in the area.
BOMBED SITES
The Council continued to fulfil their programme to clear up 103 bombed sites, and have now bought
61. Most bombed sites have been fenced in, built on or converted into public recreation grounds.
The Health Department continue to deal with any nuisances, such as getting rid of rats and the
clearing away of refuse, occurring in those sites still undeveloped.
DISINFESTATION
Under section 83 of the Public Health Act, 1936, the sanitary inspectors inspect verminous premises
and supervise the work of the disinfestors employed by the Council.
Bedding materials are disinfested at the steam disinfector at the Neasden Hospital under section 84
of the Public Health Act, 1936.
(a) Verminous premises:
Council properties 39
County Council properties 1
Private properties 163
Total 203
(b) Verminous rooms:*
Council properties 110
County Council properties 2
Private properties 356
Disinfested by owners 18
Total 486
*Some rooms are treated more than once.
(c) Bedding materials: 43
(d) Miscellaneous:
Beetles in canteens, etc 12
Houseflies 1
Ants —