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Westbourne Grove, Nos. 53 and 55.
Harrow Road, Nos. 504 and 506, and Ashmore Road, No. 1.
The Council recognised as sewers and reconstructed combined systems serving
1924—Lanark Place, Nos. 5a to 8.
1925—Blomfield Road, Nos. 41 and 42, and Nos. 43 and 44.
Sewer Connections.—In 1924 118 were reconstructed, either partially or wholly, 42 after Orders
under Section 85 of the Metropolis Management Act, 1855, and 76 on the initiative of the owners
of the properties concerned.
In 1925 the figures were :—Constructed under Orders, 12 ; constructed voluntarily, 63.
Water Supply.—Certificates under Section 48 of the Public Health (London) Act were issued
with respect to 13 premises during 1924 and 3 premises during 1925.
The Metropolitan Water Board reported 15 cases of discontinuance of water supply in 1924, and
11 in 1925. In one instance (in 1925) the supply was disconnected in consequence of defective fittings,
the reason given in all other instances being non-payment of water rate. Four of the premises (2 in
each year) were found on inspection to be unoccupied. The water supply was restored to the remaining
premises after intervals varying from 1 day to 27 days. In 11 instances (9 in 1924 and 2 in
1925) notices were served, but no legal proceedings were necessary.
During 1925 a further case was reported in which the supply of water had been cut off by the
owner of the premises. The supply was reinstated after the issue of a summons, at the hearing of
which the defendant was ordered to pay £1 Is. costs.
Mortuary.—The bodies deposited at the Mortuary numbered 292 in 1924, and 309 in 1925.
Inquests were held in 216 instances in the former year, and in 213 instances in the latter year. In
1924 76 bodies (3 infectious) were deposited pending burial, and in 1925 96 (all non-infectious).
Trade Nuisances.—Sixteen complaints of smells were received during 1924, and 10 during 1925,
those relating to accumulations of manure numbering 10 and 3 in the respective years.
Rag and Bone Dealers.—The term rag and bone dealer as defined in the London County Council
(General Powers) Act, 1908, means any person selling or buying for the purpose of re-sale or otherwise
dealing in rags (other than tailors' or dressmakers' cuttings), bones, rabbit-skins, fat or other like
article.
The bye-laws applicable to this trade came into force on September 26th, 1923, except as regards
certain structural requirements which did not take effect until a year later. In 1924 there were
29 rag and bone dealers in the borough, but 10 closed down during 1925, leaving 20 at the end of
that year. Ten of these deal in rags only, 9 deal in fat, bones, rags and skins, and 1 deals exclusively
in skins.
Careful attention was given to the enforcement of any structural alterations under the bye-laws.
In premises where the inner surfaces of the walls were found to be lined with wood matching in good
condition, such woodwork was allowed to remain.
All the premises had the requisite window openings for lighting purposes, though none of them
had permanent openings for ventilation of adequate area.
Where the floors were of wood and found to be in good condition, they were not disturbed.
Galvanized iron receptacles with covers and tarred bags have been provided at each store.
Smoke Control.—During 1924 twenty-six trade premises were kept under observation for the
detection of black smoke. These premises were watched on 144 occasions, occupying 87f hours.
Smoke of all descriptions was noted during 37f hours, the duration of " black " smoke being only
3J hours. Fifteen complaints relating to the emission of smoke were received during the year.
During 1925 twelve trade premises were kept under observation for the detection of black smoke.
These premises were watched on 155 occasions, occupying 98§ hours. Smoke of all descriptions
was noted during 43| hours, the duration of " black " smoke being only 3 J hours. Seven complaints
relating to the emission of smoke were received during the year.
FOULING OF PUBLIC FOOTWAYS BY DOGS.
The following bye-law was made by the Council on the 29th July, 1924, for the good rule and
government of the borough :—
No person being in charge of a dog in any street or public place and having the dog on a lead
shall allow or permit such dog to deposit its excrement upon the public footway.
Any person offending against this bye-law shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding 40 sh iilirgs