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CLEAN AIR
The sixth Smoke Control Order came into force on 1st December,
1964 and thus by the end of the year almost two-thirds of the area
of Hornsey was subject to smoke control. The remaining four areas
to complete the whole of the Borough should, according to the present
programme, be dealt with by the end of 1968.
Inspection of properties in the seventh area was carried out
during the year and the Order made in March, 1965. This Order, it
is expected, will be in force on 1st December, 1965. The area is
in the eastern half of the Borough and lies principally to the north
of Weston Park, east of Park Road, south of Priory Road and High
Street, Hornsey and west of Wightman Road.
In December, 1964 the Ministry of Housing and Local Government
issued circular No.60 which discussed the payment of grants in smoke
control areas in relation to the installation of direct acting
electric space heaters. This is because of the shortage of electric
fuel at peak periods. Grant Will continue to be paid on the installation
of thermal storage heaters which use off peak electricity.
Additional Assistance
Additional financial assistance is given to old age pensioners
and others who lack the means to pay the balance after seven-tenths
of the cost of conversions has been paid by the Council. 79 cases
were dealt with and the total sum granted (in addition to the statutory
grant) was £664.17s.11d.
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