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CLEAN AIR
On 1st September 1960 the Hornsey Smoke Control Orders
Nos. 1 and 2 came into force after over 12 months notice being
given of the date of operation of the No. 1 Order, and 8 months
in respect of No. 2.
Every effort was made throughout the year to encourage householders
who were eligible for the 70% grant towards the cost of
necessary conversions and adaptations of grates and stoves, to make
their arrangements early, but it is to be regretted that a very
large proportion of the applications were not received until the latter
part of August when there was inadequate time for the proposals to be
fully examined and the necessary approvals granted so that the work
could be carried out before the date of operation of the Order.
This was new legislation and as such a number of doubtful points on
interpretation required to be clarified, based on the experience which
was being gained in bringing the Orders into operation so that the
delay in receipt of applications only further complicated the position.
The Council decided to grant a two months extension for the receipt
of applications and in a restricted form necessary to meet the provisions
of the Act, many additional approvals were given and grants paid.
It is to be hoped that the householders in the Borough whose dwellings
come within future smoke control areas, will commence their arrangements
as soon as they are informed of the confirmation of the Order.
It will undoubtedly be to their advantage and will lessen the rush of
work during the few days before the Order comes into operation.
The inspectorial and clerical staff of the department are available
to discuss problems of owners and occupiers either at the Town Hall
or by arrangement at the premises concerned. Smoke Control Order
No. 3 was sent to the Ministry for confirmation before the end of
1960 and subject to such confirmation the Council proposes to bring
the Order into operation on the 1st November, 1961. The fullest
publicity will be given to the matter and the public's full co-operation
is earnestly requested.
The arrangement for the survey of individual premises, necessary
as a preliminary to the declaration of a smoke control area, has been
improved during 1960 by the appointment of a survey assistant
specifically for this purpose.
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