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The number of applications for approval of works is below 50% of
those eligible to make application. It can only be presumed that the
remainder have either made adaptations or changed their method of
heating at their own expense, or are using the specially reative types
of solid fuel such as "Coalite", "Cleanglow", and "Rexco" on their
existing appliances.
Whilst from the financial aspect, it is pleasant to pay fewer grants
than anticipated, one wonders whether the supply of the specially
reactive solid fuels can be maintained. During the past winter, practicallv
no complaints were received of inability to obtain smokeless fuel
and it would appear, therefore, that the fuel distributors are co-operating
fully.
I would strongly advise all residents within proposed Smoke Control
Areas who have unsuitable grates to have them adapted with the
assistance of the errant, whilst it is available. With an approved appliance,
the specially reative solid fuels, if preferred, can be burnt more
economically. In the event of supplv difficulties, the appliance will be
fully capable of operating satisfactorily with the cheaper open fire coke
"Gloco" which is in ample supply.
Smoke Control Area No. 3
The detailed survey of this area of 318 acres, which lies to the north
of the No.2 Area and links with No. 1 Area in Hollybush Hill, was
completed. The Smoke Control Order with proposed date of operation
1st October, 1962 was made at the July meeting and submitted to the
Ministry for confirmation.
The area includes: -
Dwellings (including Council houses) 2,086
Industrial Premises 10
Commercial premises 117
Other premises 15
2,228
It was estimated that 2,000 tons of smokeless fuel would be required
to replace bituminous coal at present used.
It further revealed that 3,096 replacements or adaptations of existing
fireplaces are necessary to burn smokeless fuel, at an estimated total
cost of £31,025.
Conferences
Two meetings of the Joint Conference of Local Authorities in S.W.
Essex have been held during the year, one at Dagenham and the other
at Hackney. Matters of general interest to the local authorities concerned
were discussed.
This authority continued to be represented on the Standing Conference
of bodies co-operating in the investigation of air pollution (D.S.I.R.)
and the London and Home Counties Clean Air Advisory Council.
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