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7
THE YEAR 1927.
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 1927 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 1926. That the population is, in fact,
falling at the rate indicated by these figures is something more than doubtful.
As has been explained on more than one occasion the difficulty of obtaining
accurate information in intercensal periods is insuperable and the method of
calculation of and the figure obtained by the Registrar-General must be accepted for
the purpose of determining rates at least.
Year. The Borough. All Souls. St. Mary. Christ Church. St. John.
1926 105,800 25,353 27,095 32,931 20,421
1927 103,500 24,794 26,509 82,218 19,979
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 four premises. The reason for discontinuing the supply was in each
case the non-payment of rate.
During the year 88 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.—Nineteen certificates were granted under
Section 48 of the Public Health (London) Act, 1891, in respect of new and rebuilt
premises. The number in 1926 was seven.
In 13 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 was
provided after receipt of the intimation notice in 11 cases. In one case the supply
was provided after the issue of a statutory notice, and one after proceedings had
been taken.
Drainage.
The total number of drain inspections made during the year was 5,439, as
against 5,896 in 1926.
The total number of plans deposited was 492 the number in 1926 being 530.
Plans relating to new buildings numbered 68, the number deposited in 1926
being 85.
In the case of old buildings, the number of plans received was 429 as against
445 in 1926.