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CLEAN AIR ACT 1956
The Bermondsey No. 4 (Southwark Park) Smoke Control Order, 1961
This Order came into force on Ist October, 1962 and 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 exemptions were made in respect of 474
dwellings which are situated within Clearance or Redevelopment
Areas.
Works of replacement and adaptation of fireplaces were considered
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.
The Bermondsey No. 5 (Leathermarket) Smoke Control Order, 1962
This Order was made by the Council and confirmed during 1962
and comes into operation on Ist October, 1963. Details of the
Smoke Control Area made by this Order are as follows:—
Area: 105.5 acres
Types of properties within the Area:
Industrial 81
Commercial 233
Dwellings 1,722
Others 19
Of the 1,722 dwellings exemptions were made in respect of 103
dwellings situated within Clearance and Redevelopment Areas.
Works of replacement and adaptation of fireplaces are considered
necessary in 998 dwellings and the provision of gas or
electric points in 535 dwellings. The estimated total cost of these
works is £18,333.
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 5,971
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.
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.