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St Giles (Camberwell) 1890

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Camberwell]

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The following suggestions were adopted by the Vestry
on the 18th June, 1890:—
(1.) That notice be given for the removal of all overhanging
projections, &c., which are at an elevation of less
than 8 feet from the pavement.
(2.) That notice be given to remove all projections
whether of the height above-named or not, which may be
insecurely fixed thereby endangering the public safety, or
which may be of such a size and character as may obstruct
the circulation of light and air, or are inconvenient or incommodious
to passengers along the carriage or footways of
any street.
(3.) That it be referred to your Committee to carry
out the order of the Vestry against all persons so offending,
to serve all notices, and take all necessary proceedings
arising therefrom.
DRINKING FOUNTAINS AND CATTLE
TROUGHS.
I he following is a list of the several Drinking
Fountains and Cattle Troughs in the Parish, and which
are maintained by the Metropolitan Drinking Fountains'
Association, the Vestry contributing £5 per annum towards
the cost of the water supply.

The Surveyor having viewed and reported upon them, the Vestry recommended and the Council decided as under:—

NAMES OF STREETS.Decision of London County Council.Recommendation of Vestry.
Devonshire Street (in continuation)ApprovedRecommended
Peckham Rye, North-East side out ofRefusedNo objection if 40ft. wide
Ditto, amended plan called Waveney AvenueRefusedLeave to Council
Brief Street, Burton RoadApprovedRecommended
Calais Street, Knatchbull RoadApprovedRecommended
Cormon Road, Flodden RoadApprovedRecommended
Buchan Road, extension ofRefusedRecommended