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CLEAN AIR ACT 1956
The Bermondsey No. 3 (Abbey Street) Smoke Control Order, 1960
This Order came into force on Ist October, 1961 and details
of the Smoke Control Area made by this Order are as follows:—
Area: 68.5 acres
Types of properties within Area: Industrial 51
Commercial 98
Dwellings 1,107
Others 10
Works of replacement and adaptation of fireplaces were necessary
in 237 dwellings and the provision of gas or electric points in
438 dwellings. The estimated total cost of these works is £5,324.4.6.
The Bermondsey No. 4 (Southwark Park) Smoke Control Order, 1961
This Order was made by the Council in September, 1961 and at
the end of the year was awaiting confirmation. Details of the Smoke
Control Area made by this Order are as follows: —
Area: 237 acres
Types of properties within the Area: Industrial 24
Commercial 249
Dwellings 2,984
Others 32
Of the 2,984 dwellings exemption have been made in respect of
474 dwellings which are situated within Clearance or Redevelopment
Areas.
Works of replacement and adaptation of fireplaces are considered
sidered necessary in 1,443 dwellings and the provision of gas or
electric points in 604 dwellings. The estimated total cost of these
works is £33,730.0.0.
Surveys of properties in connection with the establishment of
Smoke Control Areas have continued throughout the year in accordance
with the Council's objective of establishing one Area each year
until the whole of the Borough is covered. During the year 4,553
visits were made by the staff of the Department.
The Council is represented on various bodies dealing with the
problems of Clean Air such as the National Society for Clean Air
and the Standing Conference of Co-operating Bodies and a number
of meetings have been attended by the Council's representatives.
Legal Proceedings
Date of Hearing Offence Result
7.2.61 Emmission of dark smoke Fine £5 Os. Od.
contrary to Section 1. Costs £5 Os. Od.
INVESTIGATION OF ATMOSPHERIC POLLUTION
The extent of atmospheric pollution has continued to be studied
during the year in co-operation with the Department of Scientific
and Industrial Research.