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Reconstruction Plans.—Two hundred and eighty-two (282) plans were submitted for
drainage works in existing buildings. In connection therewith 601 letters were despatched.
No summonses were issued for failure to supply plans.
Combined, Drainage.—Orders were made under Section 74 of the Metropolis Management
Act, 1855, with respect to new drainage systems to which the following groups of
houses were to be connected :—
Lancaster Gate, Nos. 66, 67, 68 and 69.
Hyde Park Terrace, Nos. 15 and 16.
Harrow Road, Nos. 512, 514 and 516.
Elgin Avenue, Nos. 298 and 300.
No combined systems were reconstructed by the Council during the year.
Sewer Connections.—In 1929, 47 were reconstructed, either partially or wholly, 8 after
Orders under Section 85 of the Metropolis Management Act, 1855, and 39 on the initiative
of the owners of the properties concerned.
Water Supply.—One certificate under Section 48 of the Public Health (London) Act
was issued.
The Metropolitan Water Board reported 8 cases of discontinuance of water supply.
In six instances the supply was disconnected in consequence of non-payment of water rate,
and in two instances on account of defective fittings. Three of the premises were found
not to be used as dwellings. The water supply was restored to four of the five inhabited
houses within a few days of the disconnection. In the remaining instance the premises
were vacated shortly after the receipt of the report from the Board, the water supply being
reinstated some months later when the premises were again occupied. No legal proceedings
were necessary.
Mortuary—Four hundred and twenty (420) bodies were deposited at the Mortuary,
inquests being held on 196 of that number. Bodies deposited pending burial (all noninfectious)
number 224.
Trade Nuisances.—Twenty-four complaints were received during the year, those relating
to manure numbering 8.
Notice was given by the Council under Section 36 (2) of the Public Health (London)
Act, 1891, requiring the removal of manure or other refuse matter from mews, stables, etc.,
twice in every week during the months of May to September. No difficulty was found to
arise in connection with such periodical removal.
Rag and Bone Dealers.—In December, 1929, there were 12 rag and bone dealers in the
Borough.
Smoke Control.—During 1929, 18 trade premises were kept under observation for the
detection of smoke emitted so as to be a nuisance. These premises were watched on 138
occasions, occupying 42f hours.
Smoke of all descriptions was noted during 23| hours, the duration of " black " smoke
being only 2 hours.
Nine complaints relating to the emission of smoke were received during the year.
One Written Intimation was served together with numerous informal communications.
No Statutory Notices were served.
FOULING OF PUBLIC FOOTWAYS BY DOGS.
The following bye-law was made by the Council on the 29th July, 1924, for the good rule
and government of the Borough :—
No person being in charge of a dog in any street or public place and having the dog on
a lead shall allow or permit such dog to deposit its excrement upon the public footway.
Any person offending against this bye-law shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding
40 shillings.
This bye-law shall cease to be in force after the first day of August, 1926, unless a
bye-law confirming and continuing its provisions has been duly made and come into force
before that date.
In July, 1926, the bye-law was adopted permanently by the Council.