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Mobile Exhibitions
The Mobile Exhibition Unit of the Solid Smokeless Fuels Federation visited the Hammersmith
(No. 8) Smoke Control Area in June and the (No. 9) Smoke Control Area in October. A great
deal of interest was shown by the residents of both areas, and much advice and information was
given regarding domestic heating problems.
Supplies of Solid Smokeless Fuels
The supplies of solid smokeless fuels have been adequate and have in no way affected
the progress of the Smoke Control programme. The increaseduse of gas for domestic space heating
has lessened the demand for open fire gas coke and at the same time the availability of premium
smokeless fuels and fuel for room heaters has been adequate.
Grant Arrangements
The Ministry of Housing and Local Government Circular 51/65 which sets out the price
list for the various types of appliances has facilitated the grant arrangements for the No. 9 Smoke
Control Order but has resulted in occupiers choosing the dearer types of appliances, which has
increased the average cost per conversion.
Atmospheric Pollution
Seven stations are maintained throughout the Borough for recording the measurements of
smoke and sulphur dioxide emissions. The production of smoke in the atmosphere has been
reduced by about 50%, whilst the ground level concentration of sulphur dioxide has not increased.
Clean Air Act, 1956. Sec. 3(2)
Applications for prior approval to the installation of furnaces:
Applications received 4
Applications approved 4
Clean Air Act, 1956. Sec. 3(3)
Notifications of intention to instal new furnaces - 20.
Oil fired 14
Coke fired 1
Gas fired 5
Inspection and Supervision of Food
Premises
During the year 4,056 inspections were made at food premises, stalls and markets and at
100 of these conditions contravening the Food Hygiene (General) were found.
No exemption certificates were granted by the Council in connection with the Regulations
during the Year.
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