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Shops and residential premises on sites of Nos. 3 and 4, Bouverie Street.
Shops and residential flats on the S.W. side of Edgware Road, between Star Street and
Cambridge Terrace, on the sites of No 177, 179, 181, 183, 185, 187,189, 191 and 193,
Edgware Road, Nos. 108 and 109, Star Street, and No. 2, Cambridge Terrace.
New Cinema or building on the east side of Queen's Road and the north side of Bishop's
Road, extending to the London County Council Eire Brigade Station northwards,
and to Pickering Mews (private), on the east, on the sites of premises formerly
numbered and known as 96 and 98, Bishop's Road, 192 to 202 (even), Queen's
Road, and the stable and other buildings at the rear in Pickering Mews.
New business and garage (car park) premises or building on the west side of Queen's
Road on the sites of Nos. 183 to 191 (odd, inclusive), Queen's Road.
Amberley Wharves, Nos. 9 and 10.
Edgware Road, No. 407, and Hyde Mansions.
Eastbourne Mews, No. 91, and Westbourne Terrace, No. 91.
Ilchester Gardens, Nos. 1 to 5.
Three new residential houses or buildings situate on the west side of Hyde Park Street,
and on the site of premises numbered and known as 5 and 6, Chester Mews, the
kitchen and laundry at the rear of 15, Hyde Park Terrace, and the rear portion of
16, Hyde Park Terrace, and land formerly the eastern end of Chester Mews
carriageway.
New business premises on the sites of Nos. 3, 3a and 5, Praed Street, and Nos. 3, 3a
and 4, Market Street.
Two combined systems were reconstructed by the Council during the year.
Sewer Connections.—In 1932, 41 were reconstructed, either partially or wholly, 8 after
Orders under Section 85 of the Metropolis Management Act, 1855, and 33 on the application
of the owners of the properties concerned.
Water Supply.—One certificate under Section 48 of the Public Health (London) Act,
1891 was issued.
The Metropolitan Water Board reported 20 cases of discontinuance of water supply, 19
on account of non-payment of rates, and 1 on account of defective fittings. Eleven of the
premises were unoccupied. In the remaining 9 cases the supply was restored after intervals
varying from 2 days to 2 months. One summons was issued, but as the water supply was
reinstated before the date of hearing, the case was disposed of on payment of costs.
Mortuary.—Five hundred and thirty-three (533) bodies were deposited at the Mortuary,
inquests being held on 389 of that number. Bodies deposited pending burial (all noninfectious)
numbered 35. Three hundred and seventy-two (372) post-mortem examinations
were made.
Trade Nuisances.—Twenty complaints were received during the year, those relating to
manure numbering 7.
Removal of Manure.—Section 36 (2) of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, empowers
the local authority to give notice requiring the periodical removal of manure from
stables, etc. With a view to the prevention of an increase in flies as well as other nuisances
arising from accumulations of manure, it has been the practice of the Council for some years
past to require stable refuse to be removed twice weekly during the months of May to
September, public notice of such requirement being given by means of posters displayed in
the various Mews in the Borough. Very little difficulty is experienced in securing compliance
with the notice.
Rag and Bone Dealers.—In December, 1932, there were 9 rag and bone dealers in the
Borough.
Smoke Control.—During 1932, 21 trade premises were kept under observation for the
detection of smoke emitted so as to be a nuisance. These premises were watched on 155
occasions, occupying 45¼ hours.
Smoke of all descriptions was noted during 23 hours, the duration of "black" smoke
being only 22 minutes.
Nine complaints relating to the emission of smoke were received during the year.