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Certain sections of the Clean Air Act, 1956, came into operation
on the 31st December, 1956, and it is anticipated that the implementation
of the provisions of this Act during the next 15 years will
produce a considerable improvement by reduction of smoke from
domestic and factory chimneys.
HOUSING.
The general standard of housing in the Borough is good.
Number of houses built during the year—
(a) by the Council 20
(b) by private enterprise 61
Number of houses in course of construction—
(a) by the Council 2
(b) by private enterprise 43
For the purpose of abating nuisances or executing repairs to
houses the following notices were served:—
Preliminary 69
Abatement 9
These figures do not include verbal notices often given in regard
to minor matters.
HOUSING ACT, 1936, SECTION 11.
Two demolition orders were made and the houses demolished
during the year.
SCHOOLS.
A survey was made of the sanitary arrangements at the 22
school premises in the Borough and following representations improvements
were carried out by the County Council.
WATER SUPPLY.
The whole of the area is supplied by the Metropolitan Water
Board and the supply has been satisfactory both as regards
quantity and quality. In view of the large number of routine
bacteriological and chemical examinations carried out by the
Water Examination Department of the Board it was not considered
necessary to make any routine tests. One water sample was taken
on receipt of a complaint, the report on which was satisfactory.
All dwelling houses in the area are supplied by public water
mains direct to the houses.