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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Croydon 1966
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Croydon]
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| Address | No. of Caravans | Period of Licence |
|---|---|---|
| Dean Lane Park, | 160 | Expired 21.12.66 |
| Dean Lane, | ||
| Merstham. | ||
| Hall & Co. | 1 | 1 year from 10.12.66 |
| Depot, Marlpit Lane, | ||
| Coulsdon. | ||
| Caterham Drive, | 1 | 3 years from 8.8.64 |
| Old Coulsdon. | ||
| Dennards Yard | 1 | Indefinite period |
| Magdala Road | ||
| Croydon. |
Site licence conditions in all cases require a water carriage system
of drainage, main water supply and fire precautions. In the case of Dean
Lane Park, communal ablution and laundry facilities with a constant
supply of hot and cold water are additional requirements.
CLEAN AIR ACT, 1956
The progress of these Orders is shown below:-
| Smoke Control Order | No. of premises (incl. Factories and Commercial) | No. of dwellings | Acreage | Date of Order | Date of Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1 | 2,076 | 1,916 | 620 | 22.12.58 | 1.4.61 |
| No. 2 | 3,042 | 2,686 | 265 | 26.2.60 | 1.10.61 |
| No. 3 | 4,501 | 3,915 | 332 | 22.11.60 | 1.10.62 |
| No. 4 | 5,547 | 4,112 | 710 | 24.11.61 | 1.7.63 |
| No. 5 | 7,042 | 6,651 | 570 | 17.12.62 | 1.7.64 |
| No. 6 | 6,220 | 5,885 | 470 | 18.11.63 | 1.7.65 |
| No. 7 | 8,198 | 7,788 | 1,060 | 21.12.64 | 1.7.66 |
| No. 8 | 7,198 | 6,777 | 460 | 20.12.65 | 1.7.67 |
| No. 9 | 6,158 | 5,605 | 554 | 19.12.66 | 1.7.69 |
The District Inspectors keep observation on the various factory
chimneys within their districts with a view to observing any contravention
of the Clean Air Act in respect of Smoke and Grit Emissions. During the
year 65 plans showing the construction and heights of new chimneys have
been examined and in 41 cases additional height has been requested and
agreed. 76 notices of the installation of new furnaces have been received,
24 of these being oil fired plants.