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Battersea 'B' Power Station
In July, 1970, a newspaper report disclosed that washing of the flue gases
on 'B' Power Station was to be discontinued for an experimental period of two
years. The power station is within two miles, as the crow flies, from this
Borough. It was estimated that, with certain winds, the unwashed flue gases with
their heavy sulphur dioxide gas load would either pass over or be deposited in
this Borough. Formal notification was received from Central Electricity Generating
Board of their intentions. The Council, by resolution, referred to the London
Borough's Association their objection to the discontinuance of flue gas washing
by the Central Electricity Generating Board.
Legal Proceedings
It was found necessary to prosecute a local firm for repeated smoke
emissions in August. At the Court hearing, the Magistrate imposed a total fine
of £40 on both summonses plus £5 costs.
Health Education
From June 8th — 13th, an exhibition of inter-departmental activities was
on view at the Civic Centre, Old Kent Road. The Clean Air Stand attracted much
interest and many questions from a cross-section of the general public.
A number of local organisations and schools continue to request talks on
air pollution.
This Council's nomination for a seat by ballot on the Clean Air Council
for .the.South East Division, resulted in the Council's Senior Public Health
Inspector (Atmospheric Pollution) being elected.
Summary of Inspections
1 Number of Complaints (a) Industrial
(b) Non-Industrial
Total
2 Number of Inspections
(a) S.C. Areas
(b) Smoke Nuisances
(c) Industrial Premises
(d) Other Visits
Total Visits
279
495
774
6,225
599
606
8,821
16,251
91