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part of the Borough that lies along the western boundary. This
area consists of -
Dwellings 1,214
Shops 34
School buildings 3
Churches 1
Church Halls 1
Golf Clubhouses 1
Sewage works 1
Industrial 2
Libraries 1
The scheme is estimated to involve a total expenditure of
approximately £8, 762. 0. 0., apportioned as follows -
Council's contribution (30%) £2,628. 12. 0.
Exchequer's contribution (40%) £3,504. 16. 0.
Owner or occupier scontributions (30%) £2, 628. 12. 0.
£8,762. 0. 0.
Initial work on this Area was commenced in the latter part
of the year. A detailed survey of the Area concerned includes
visiting every house or property in the Area,.examining the grates
and fireplaces, deciding which are capable of burning coke the
extent of adaption or alteration required to those grates in
regular use which are not at present capable of burning a smokeless
fuel and estimating the cost of the work.
This work involves much tact courtesy and enthusians for
clean air on the part of the Inspectors and a thorough knowledge
of domestic and industrial heating appliances flues and fuels.
It also helps to promote good public relations between burgesses
and members of face Town Hall staff.
Plans have been made for an exhibition of the Solid Smokeless
Fuels Federation to be shown In the Area in the latter part of
1958. The ready co-operation of the residents in the Area to
accept the Council s programme for a Smoke Control Area is no
doubt partly due to the publicity which has already been given to
this important facet of Public Health,
Rodent Control
Two thousand three hundred and thirteen premises were inspected
during the year and it was found necessary to carry out
treatment in 239 of them. Two thousand two hundred and eightyone
dwellinghouses were visited and of these 146 were treated for
rat infestation. In addition 27 other premises were treated for
the presence of rats. A further 54 dwellinghouses and 12 other
premises were treated for mice The Council s tip at White Hart
Lane was constantly baited with Warfarin throughout the year.
Where there is suspicion or evidence that the rats are coming
from defective drains or public sewers the Public Health Inspector
is informed a test with the smoke testing machine applied and
any necessary action taken.
During the year the sewers were treated on two occasions for
the control of rats For this purpose the Borough is divided
into ten areas each of which has approximately 76 nonholes. The
treatment is carried out by two gangs of two men each and the time
occupied is just over three weeks. In this connection co operation
is sought from the Borough Engineer s and Surveyor s Department,
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