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Smoke Nuisances.
During the year 73 observations were made and 5 complaints
received. Nine notices (8 preliminary and 1 statutory) were served
by the Council under the provisions of the Public Health (London)
Act to abate smoke nuisances.
In the case of one large firm it became necessary to institute
proceedings, and an abatement order was made with two guineas
costs against them. Subsequently, on further nuisance occurring
proceedings were taken for non-compliance with the Court's
Order, but in view of the explanation tendered the summons was
adjourned sine die.
At a Conference held in February a resolution was passed
urging the formation of an Advisory Regional Smoke Abatement
Committee for London and Greater London. Later the Council
agreed to become a member of the proposed Committee, and
appointed Mr. Councillor R. Moore and the Medical Officer of Health
to represent them thereon.
Effluvium, &c., Nuisances.
No complaints were received of nuisance from effluvium during
the year.
Offensive Trades.
There are three premises in Battersea at which scheduled
offensive trades are carried on, viz.: fat melters 2, soap boilers 1,
all of which have been established for many years and are generally
well conducted.
During the year 4 inspections were made of the registered
premises in the Borough.
Removal of Offensive Matter.
The by-laws of the London County Council with regard to
the removal of offensive matter are enforced by the Borough
Council. No contraventions of the by-laws were reported during
the year.
Water Supply.
During 1938 certificates of water supply in respect of 114
houses or tenements were issued in accordance with Section 95 (2)
of the Public Health (London) Act, 1936.
In 24 cases the upper floors of tenement houses were provided
with a water supply, on the requirement of the Council under the
provisions of Section 95 (5) of the same Act.
Notices were sent to the Metropolitan Water Board of waste
of water observed at 26 premises during the course of inspection.