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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Kensington and Chelsea 1965
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Kensington & Chelsea Borough]
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| Smoke Control Area | Boundaries | Order operative |
|---|---|---|
| Holland Ward (No. 3) | N. Notting Hill Gate S. Kensington High Street E. Borough boundary W. Campden Hill Road | 1st October, 1960 |
| Pembridge Ward (No. 1) | N. Westbourne Grove S. Notting Hill Gate E. Borough boundary W. Ladbroke Grove | 1st October, 1961 |
| Pembridge Ward (No. 2) | N. Lancaster Road S. Westbourne Grove E. Borough boundary W. Ladbroke Grove | 1st October, 1962 |
| Norland Ward (No. 1) | N. Lancaster Road S. Holland Park Avenue E. Ladbroke Grove W. Walmer Road and Princedale Road | 1st October, 1963 |
| Norland Ward (No. 2) | N. Lancaster Road S. Holland Park Avenue E. Walmer Road and Princedale Road W. Borough boundary | 1st October, 1964 |
| Earls Court and Queen's Gate Wards | N. Kensington High Street S. West Cromwell Road E. Palace Gate and Gloucester Road W. Borough boundary | 1st October, 1965 |
| Chelsea - Church Ward | Church Ward boundaries | 1st November, 1960 |
| Chelsea - Hans Town | Hans Town Ward boundaries | 1st November, 1962 |
| Chelsea - Cheyne Ward and Royal Hospital Ward | Cheyne Ward and Royal Hospital Ward boundaries | 1st July, 1965 |
New Furnaces
Section 3 requires that new furnaces, not used mainly for domestic purposes and
exceeding a specified capacity, shall be so far as is practicable, smokeless. Any person
installing such a furnace must give prior notice to the Council and may submit detailed plans
and specifications for approval before the work of installation takes place.
During 1965, 26 notifications were received. In addition 3 applications were
submitted for prior approval. These applications were approved, in one case subject to the
fitting of a smoke alarm.
Smoke Nuisances
During the year 71 complaints of smoke nuisance were received and 20 formal
smoke observations were carried out. Remedial measures in all cases were secured withoutfurther
proceedings.