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3. Number of representations made to the Local Authority with a view to (a) the serving of
notices requiring the execution of works or (b) the making of demolition or closing orders:-
(a) None
(b) None
4. Number of notices served during the execution of works:-
None
5. Number of houses which were rendered fit after service of formal notices:-
None
6. Number of demolition or closing orders made:-
None
7. Number of houses in respect of which an undertaking was accepted under subsection (4) of
section 16 of the Housing Act, 1957:-
None
8. Number of houses demolished:-
None
During the year 74 families were rehoused, leaving 537 families for whom accommodation
was required at the end of December, 1964.
At Avondale Square, Old Kent Road, S.E.I, the 2nd. Stage of the development, Harman Close,
has been completed and comprises 48 flats for old people. A mid-day meal is provided in the
dining-room six days a week and there are lounges available for the tenants to meet in and watch
television, etc. The accommodation is under the supervision of a resident Matron.
The preparation of plans, by Consultant Architects, for the first phase of replacement of the
sub-standard houses to the North and West of the Metropolitan Cattle Market in Islington is now
in the final stages and an early start on the building work is anticipated.
At the Holloway Estate, Islington, preparatory work prior to commencement of the 2nd Stage
of redevelopment has been completed and building should commence early in 1965.
The model Old People's accommodation at Isleden House (31 flats) erected by the City
Parochial Foundation and acquired by the Corporation, continues to be of interest to people in
this country and from overseas who are concerned with the housing and welfare of the elderly.
The ready availability of physical assistance, the provided mid-day meal with the other benefits at
Isleden House is reflected in the well-being of the elderly residents and their longevity, and the
infrequent use of the Sick Bay for their treatment. The Sick Bay continues to receive patients
from St. Bartholomew's Hospital (a total of approximately 949 having been admitted since 1954),
and elderly tenants from the Corporation's housing estates.
The new Public Services Building, Barbican, is nearing completion and will provide a new
Fire Station, office accommodation for the Civil Defence and Weights and Measures Departments
and for certain sections of the Medical Officer's Department now at 20, Golden Lane, including a
Coroner's Court. Diversion of the Metropolitan Railway between Moorgate and Aldersgate Stations
is well advanced and work started on a further 675 flats bringing the total number under construction
to 1,304.
SEWERAGE AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL
Sewerage and sewage disposal in the City of London are the responsibility of the City Engineer
who has supplied the following information:-
"The sewerage system in the City is comprised mainly of ovoid shaped brick sewers, the
average internal dimensions being 4 feet high x 2 feet 8 inches wide. This size being adopted
only to provide access for sewermen, as the normal dry weather flow depth of effluent is only
about 9 inches at an average velocity of 2 to 3 feet per second.
The Corporation sewers discharge into the Greater London Council intercepting sewers .which
flow eastwards across the City at a much lower depth, to their Northern Disposal and Outfall
Works at Beckton.
The system of sewerage in the City is adequate, with ample margin for diverting flows from
sewers during reconstruction and maintenance works."
WATER SUPPLY
In addition to the Metropolitan Water Board supply there are 123 artesian wells in use in the
City, all are used for domestic or drinking purposes. Most of these wells were constructed between
1890 - 1930 and were bored to depths of between 300 and 650 feet into the hard grey chalk below
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