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DRAIN PLANS AND DRAINAGE.
During the whole of 1913, the duties of the drainage inspector in the district
south of Marylebone Road were carried out by Inspector Gorniot; those in the
northern district being entrusted to Inspector J. C. Wilson.
The total number of inspections made was considerably larger than in any
previous year, being 10,200 as against 9,826 in 1912 and 7,819 in 1911.
The number of plans relating to new buildings was 62 (north 15, south 47).
In the case of old buildings, the number of plans received was 395 (north 205,
south 190). The total number of plans deposited was 457, the number for 1912
being 594, and that for 1911, 543.
Particulars of 4 cases in which proceedings were instituted in respect of drainage
are given on page 85.
Combined Drainage.—The number of orders under Seal as to combined
drainage granted by the Council was 7, the number in 1912 being 8.
In 2 cases the liability of the Council for the reconstruction of the combined
portions of existing drains was admitted, and the work carried out by the Works
Committee at the request of the Public Health Committee.
BLACK SMOKE NUISANCES.
The total number of observations of chimneys made by the inspectors was 1,191,
and 7 nuisances were discovered.
A report was submitted to the Public Health Committee at each meeting with
regard to the number of observations made and nuisances discovered. In each case
in which a nuisance had been detected, the owner was communicated with and any
explanation he had to offer was considered by the Committee along with the reports of
the inspector.
In 5 of the cases the nuisance ceased after the service of intimation notices. In
2 statutory notices were served, but in no case was it found necessary to issue a
summons.
REMOVAL OF HOUSE REFUSE.
During 1913 the removal and destruction of house refuse was, as in former
years, in the hands of contractors, the work being carried out by the Western
Cartage Co., The Wharves, Paddington.
The total cost for the whole Borough during the year was £12,895, the figure
for the North District being £4,520 and for the South £8,375.
The contract expires March 31st, 1914.
The following tabular statement gives the number of complaints, letters and
refusals received in respect of the removal of house refuse. There were no contraventions
of the terms of the contract calling for the imposition of penalties during
1913.