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Changes in the line of flow and the deepening of both the Mayesbrook
and Loxford Water are contemplated by plans arising from the proposals
of the Ilford Corporation and the River Roding Catchment Board.
The Council has considered these changes carefully in order to secure
local improvement, to prevent any risk of flooding. It is expected that the
works intended will add to the amenities of the Borough.
PUBLIC CLEANSING AND REFUSE DISPOSAL
A stage has been reached in the public cleansing service where
important and far-reaching decisions affecting the future disposal of refuse
are being taken.
It is of primary importance to public health that refuse is stored,
collected and disposed of so as not to become a danger. It is also important
that the level of much of the low-lying land in the Borough should be
raised. It is with satisfaction, therefore, that I record the proposal to
concentrate the refuse disposal of the adjacent Borough of Ilford and he
County Borough of East Ham with our own on an approved site adjoining
the Borough boundary in the south-east corner.
Tipping on a large scale justifies the use of more mechanical equipment
which should result in less offensive work for employees and an
improved tip.
During the year, 71,673 yards of refuse were collected, with an
average weight of 5.56 cwts. per yard, totalling approximately 19,500
tons. This refuse was disposed of by tipping at the Corporation tip.
Refuse from outside the Borough, 18,600 tons in weight, was also tipped
here. The provisions of the Essex County Council Act, 1933, with regard
to tips are in operation.
DUSTBIN OWNERSHIP BY THE LOCAL AUTHORITY
Since the Barking Corporation Act of 1933 came into force, every
effort has been made to establish the use of a standard type of dustbin.
The war shortage prevented the full development of the scheme. Action
is now taken to secure the provision of dustbins in accordance with
Section 75 (3) of the Public Health Act, 1936. Owner/occupiers found
this scheme attractive until 5s. per annum was introduced as a maintenance
charge.
The upset caused is, however, fading away and it is expected that
progress will continue steadily until the Council is supplying the whole
of the privately-owned houses in the district upon an annual charge basis.
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