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7
THE YEAR 1926.
POPULATION.
The population of the Borough when the Census was taken on June 19th,
1921, was found to be 104,173, made up of 63,166 females and 41,007 males, the
former thus exceeding the latter by 22,159.
The previous Census, taken in 1911, enumerated the population at 118,211,
so that during the period of ten years there was a decrease of 14,038.
The population estimated to the middle of 1926 by the Registrar-General is
shown below, and is that used in calculating the various rates, etc., given in this
report. For information the estimated population of each of the wards is also
set out, and for comparison the figures for 1925.
Year. The Borough. All Souls. St. Mary. Christ Church. St. John.
1925 106,100 25,425 27,172 33,024 20,479
1926 105,800 25,353 27,095 32,931 20,421
SANITARY CIRCUMSTANCES.
Water.
Complaints as to water supply, either as regards quantity or quality, were
few.
In accordance with the requirements of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891,
Section 49 (1), the Metropolitan Water Board reported that the water had been
cut off in six premises. The reasons for discontinuing the supply were : Nonpayment
of rate, five; defective pipes, one.
During the year 122 notices in regard to defects in and necessity for cleansing
and repairing of water cisterns were served and were complied with.
Water Supply in Dwelling Houses.—Seven certificates were granted under
Section 48 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, in respect of new and rebuilt
premises. The number in 1925 was five.
In 18 instances intimation notices were served, calling for the provision of a
supply of water to the upper storeys of tenement houses, as required by Section
78 of the London County Council (General Powers) Act, 1907. The supply w£l
provided after receipt of the intimation notice in 16 cases. In two cases the supply
was provided after the issue of a statutory notice.
Drainage.
The total number of drain inspections made during the year was 5,896, as
against 5,917 in 1925.
The total number of plans deposited was 530, the number in 1925 being 460
Plans relating to new buildings numbered 85, the number deposited in 1925
being 74.
In the case of old buildings, the number of plans received was 445, as against
386 in 1925.
On three occasions reports were submitted with regard to cases discovered by
the inspectors, in which drainage or sanitary work was being carried out without
permission from the Council and without deposit of plans, or not in compliance
with requirements. Proceedings in court were taken in one case, the costs
imposed amounting to £2 2s.