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Consent to build over the sewer was granted to the Westminster
Bank, Limited, in respect of their new premises at
No. 106, Finchley Road.
The whole of the sewerage system was efficiently maintained,
ventilated and cleansed at a total cost (including £3,515 for the
above reconstructions) of £8,198".
Public Cleansing.
The following information is supplied in the Annual Report of
the Council for the year ended 31st March, 1937:—
Dust Collection and Disposal.
"A total of 30,188 tons of house and trade refuse was
collected, as against 29,687 tons in the previous year, and was
disposed of by rail to a controlled shoot in Bedfordshire.
In the course of their duty the dustmen paid 1,663,475 calls,
as against 1,644,011 last year, while an aggregate total of 38,425
hours was worked by the dusting vehicles.
The dustmen were provided with heavy leathered coats for use
in the winter, and with khaki drill jackets for the summer, the
latter being cleaned weekly and kept in repair under contract.
Seven Dennis Moving-floor rear-loading vehicles were
purchased and put into commission, displacing S.D. Dustless
Loaders which had become obsolete".
Street and Gully Cleansing.
"The streets were efficiently cleansed and watered, a total of
2,607 tons of sweepings being collected and disposed.
A total of 17,288 gullies were cleansed and flushed, and 1,530
tons of detritus removed therefrom.
The total cost of the cleansing service (including £360 for
snow removal) was £18,051.
A further 30 Sweepers' Trucks, each fitted with two special
bins, were purchased.
Waterproof clothing has been provided for the sweepers".
Sanitary Inspection.
The Council employs eight male Sanitary Inspectors, and also one
woman Sanitary Inspector, part of whose time is devoted to the work
of a Health Visitor.