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The function of refuse disposal was transferred to the Greater London Council
under Schedule XI of the London Government Act, 1963.
The arrangement whereby the London Borough of Enfield performed the duty
on an agency basis for the Greater London Council ceased on 1st May, 1966.
There are two refuse disposal incinerator plants in the Borough— one at
Carterhatch Lane and the other at Montagu Road—in addition to a transfer station
at Barrowell Green. During the year, discussions took place with the Greater
London Council concerning the provision of a refuse disposal plant at Deephams
which would be the most modern in the World and would cater not only for this
Borough but for several adjoining authorities. Consideration was given, during
discussions, to the nuisance factors and road traffic problems which may follow but
agreement was reached and the proposals were approved.
I am grateful to the Borough Engineer and Surveyor for much of the information
contained in this report.
CLEAN AIR
The relationship in this country between atmospheric pollution and lung
disease is generally accepted.
Pollution of the atmosphere also causes extensive damage to buildings,
materials, agriculture and horticulture. The Clean Air Act, 1956, is described
simply as an Act to make provision for abating the pollution of the air.
Smoke Control Areas
Section II of the Act gives local authorities the power to establish smoke
control areas in which, subject to any exemptions and limitations and certain
conditions, if, on any day, smoke is emitted from a chimney of any building within
the area, the occupier of that building shall be guilty of an offence.
During 1966 the first Smoke Control Order of the new Borough came into
operation— The London Borough of Enfield No. 11 Order. The area affected by
this order included 3,337 premises and covered 335 acres. The second Order due
to become operative in December was delayed for seven months because of an
objection but subsequently was confirmed. Two further Orders made early in 1966
will come into operation on the 1st July and 1st September, 1967, respectively. A
total of 14,759 premises was thus included in Smoke Control Orders made in 1966
to fulfil the annual Smoke Control programme of approximately 15,000 premises
a year.
By the end of 1966, 18 Smoke Control Orders covering 12,830 acres and
affecting 44,380 premises were in operation. At the present rate of progress the
Borough will be wholly smoke controlled by 1970.
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