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146.—With regard to the flooding at West Streatham the
Borough Council revived the suggestion made by the late District
Board that a relief sewer should be constructed in Greyhound
Lane and asked the County Council to pay part of the cost. The
County Council however while sanctioning the carrying out of the
work refused to contribute towards the cost which will accordingly
be borne by this Council. Arrangements have been made with
the owners of certain land abutting upon Greyhound Lane and
steps are being taken with the view of the work of constructing
the sewer being put in hand at once.
Principles of
Drainage.
147.—The Highways, &c., Committee have recently considered
as to the methods of drainage of new properties
and of re-construction of old drains in the
Borough, and having conferred with the Surveyors thereon, have
settled the general principles upon which such drainage shall be
carried out. Owing however to the varying conditions of many
cases which come before the Council it may be necessary to
modify these rules in some instances and the Committee will continue
to consider each proposal on its merits.
148.—The Committee also considered the subject of the proposed
alteration of the Council's regulations for the drainage of
houses rendered necessary by the Bye-laws made by the London
County Council under the Metropolis Management Act, 1855, and
the Metropolis Management Amendment (Bye-laws) Act, 1899,
and upon the recommendation of the Committee the Council has
revised its regulations for the drainage of houses. The Committee
have also settled the forms of notices for the erection of new
buildings and for the re-construction of drains, and have approved
two plans typical of those which should be sent in with such
notices. The latter may be seen at the offices of the Surveyors.
Council's
Employees.
149.—The general question of the conditions of labour of the
workmen employed by the Council has been under
the consideration of the Highways, &c., Committee
who have gone very fully into the matter. The Council has
passed the following resolutions on the subject, viz.:—