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6o. After careful consideration of all the circumstances, the
Borough Council came to the conclusion that it was not desirable
that any reduction should be made in the speed limit in these
thoroughfares; and the London County Council and Local Government
Board were so informed. A Local Government Board
Inquiry was held with regard to the Streatham High Road and
Tooting Bee Gardens proposals, and after considering the report
of their Inspector the Board decided not to comply with the application
in those cases.
Putney to
Wandsworth.
Tramways.
61. The construction of the tramways in the portion of this
route between Putney Bridge and the junction of
Putney Bridge Road with High Street, Wandsworth,
has been completed. The line was inspected on behalf of the Board
of Trade on 26th January, 1912, and was shortly afterwards opened
for traffic.
62. The Borough Council has been in communication with
the County Council with regard to additional widenings which are
required in Putney Bridge Road and the County Council has
promised to bear the suggestions in mind when favourable opportunities
offer.
63. Steps are being taken by the London County Council for
widening High Street, Wandsworth, so as to allow of the extension
of the line along that thoroughfare to join up with the existing
tramways in York Road. With the view of assisting the County
Council to effect the improvement without delay the Borough
Council agreed to give up the part of the forecourt of the Wandsworth
Public Baths required to be added to the public way there.
Arrangements have also been made for widening the bridge over
the river Wandle, and this work will be begun shortly.
64. The Borough Council asked the London County Council
to extend the widening at and near the corner of High Street,
Putney, and Putney Bridge Road, so as to include the part of the
road in front of Nos. 17, 19, 21 and 25, High Street, Putney, if
the necessary property could be obtained at a reasonable cost.
The County Council adopted the suggestion with regard to No. 25,
High Street, Putney, and continued the widening in front of those