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Emissions of Smoke from Domestic Chimneys
The sale of bituminous coal by "Pirate" vendors prompted by economic considerations
still occurs on a small scale but as long as the law permits such a practice the situation will
continue whilst the demand exists. Where smoke emissions do arise the reason in each case is
fully analysed and the appropriate action taken but in no case has it been necessary to prosecute
offending householders.
Atmospheric Pollution
Seven stations for recording the measurements of smoke and sulphur dioxide emissions
are maintained throughout the Borough.
The amount of smoke in the atmosphere continues to decrease and is now well under
50% of the level before the Smoke Control Programme commenced in 1958.
The ground level concentration of sulphur dioxide shows no increase in spite of the
increased use of oil in industrial and commercial premises-
Clean Air Act 1956 Sec. 3 (2)
Application (or prior approval to the installation of furnaces
Applications received 5
Applications approved 3
Applications refused Nil Two applications still outstanding.
Clean Air Act 1956 Sec. 3 (3)
Notification of intention to install new furnaces - 33
Oil Fired 18
Gas Fired 14
Coal Fired 1
Inspections & Supervision of Food
Pr emises
During the year 3702 inspections were made at food premises, stalls and markets and at
144 of these conditions contravening the Food Hygiene (General) Regulations were found.
No exemption certificates were granted by the Council in connection with the Regulations
during the year.