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success of the Committee, however, will be reflected in the skies and
in the deposit gauge and lead peroxide candle findings more than in
print.
You were represented at the National Conference of the Smoke
Abatement Society, at the meetings of the Council and Co-operating
Bodies and the London and Home Counties Smoke Abatement Advisory
Committee. You were also represented at meetings held in connection
with the proposal to form a South East Division of the National
Smoke Abatement Society.
Sewerage.
The year saw the relaying of the St. Mary's Lane sewer make
satisfactory progress and when completed it will greatly facilitate
the sewage disposal arrangements for our Cranham housing development.
The question of the Ingrebourne sewer is being resolved.
It will be seen therefore that a steady planned advance is being
made in the sewerage affairs of the area. The size of the problem
is a timely reminder that rapid development brings in its trail' commensurate
obligations and that the resources which might have sufficed
many years ago demand constant review and if necessary alteration
to permit of the modern services now regarded as essential being in
fact made available.
Pollution of the River Thames.
Intimation has now been received that the London County Council
have secured Government approval to a vast programme over several
years which will it is anticipated eventually alleviate the unsatisfactory
position now existing.
The present position did not arise in a day and cannot be solved
in one, particularly within the necessary limitations of expenditure
still obtaining. The matter is however being given due weight.
Swimming Baths.
Very considerable strides were made during the year towards
achieving, at any rate, first steps towards a swimming baths in Hornchurch.
If events follow the lines which appear probable, our district
will at not too distant a date, be provided with baths which will be a
credit to us apart from providing a much needed amenity for our area.
Crematorium.
The provision of a Crematorium in Hornchurch to serve other
Authorities also was discussed in detail during the year and appears
likely to become a reality within the next few years. By modern
standards such provision would be accepted as a practical necessity
and would undoubtedly be an addition to the public health services
of our area.
Paddling Pools.
Our routine checks numbering 6 again provided satisfactory
results. The supervision over the water in the pools is adequate and
even when the actual appearance of the pool may be disturbed by the