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Hammersmith 1905
Sixth annual report year ended 31st March 1906
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RATING AND VALUATION.
(a) Valuation Lists.
The quinquennial revaluation of the whole of the
properties in the Borough was made, pursuant to the
Valuation (Metropolis) Act, 1869, at the beginning of the
year. The Valuation List was prepared by the Rating and
Valuation Committee, assisted by the valuers appointed by
the Council, viz.: Messrs. Hedley, Mason and Hedley and
Mr. J. H. Richardson. A considerable amount of time was
devoted by the Committee to the work, twenty-six meetings
being held in connection therewith, and every care wa.s
exercised to arrive at a just and accurate valuation of each
property. The list was completed and deposited on the 17th
June, 1905
During the year six Provisional Valuation Lists were
also made and transmitted to the Assessment Committee.
(b) Rates Levied.
The total of the rates levied during the year amounted to 7s. 7d. in the £, made up as under:—
| Half-year ending Michaelmas, 1905. | Half-year ending Lady-day, 1906. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| s. | d. | s. | d. | |
| General Rate | 3 | 9 | 3 | 10 |
| Apportionment of General Rate : | ||||
| Relief of the Poor and other expenses of the Guardians of the Parish | 1 | 0¾ | 1 | 01/1 5/6 |
| Contributions to the London County Council | 1 | 6¼* | 1 | 6¼* |
| Contributions to the Receiver of the Metropolitan Police District | 0 | 2½ | 0 | 2½ |
| Expenses of the Borough Council | 0 | 11½ | 1 | 05/16 |
| Total | 3 | 9 | 3 | 10 |
*Inclusive of amounts required for Educational Purposes.
The following table shews the total amount of the rates,
including- arrears, with the percentages of the amount of rate
collected and uncollected.