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the County Council to construct or to contribute towards the cost of constructing
such conveniences, but that they were prepared to recommend
the granting of a site for above ground conveniences, if this Council at
its own expense, or jointly with the Battersea Borough Council, would
agree to erect and thereafter maintain them. This Council informed
the County Council that as that Council was the authority having the
control of the Common, and responsible for its upkeep, the Council
was of opinion that it was the duty of the County Council to provide
sanitary conveniences on the Common, as had been done on other open
spaces under its control.
31. This Council, with other Metropolitan Boroughs, sealed
a memorial to the Local Government Board urging
the necessity of an amendment of the law relating to
combined drainage. The Local Government Board stated that they
were not at present in a position to promise to introduce legislation
on the subject. The attention of the Prime Minister, the President
of the Local Government Board, and the Parliamentary representatives
of the Borough has been again called to the necessity of legislation on
the subject.
Combined
Drainage.
32. The Council considered twelve notices of intention to apply for
new licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquors, and
decided to oppose two applications for full licenses in
respect of premises at the corner of Replingham Road and Wimbledon
Park Road. The applications were refused.
Licenses.
33. Notice of objection to the renewal of certain licenses on
account of the condition of sanitary conveniences was also given.
The necessary works having been carried out the notices were withdrawn.
34. At the request of the Justices the Medical Officer of Health
and Sanitary Inspectors were authorised to give evidence at the
Licensing Sessions as to the sanitary condition of certain premises
and the requirements of the neighbourhood.
35. Application having been made for a music and dancing
license in respect of " Waratah," King's Road, Clapham Park, the
Council opposed the application on the grounds that the required
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