6th November, 1934
Vol. 1-NolO.
HARROW URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
MINUTES of the Monthly Meeting of the Council held in
the Council Chamber, Council Offices, Wealdstone, on
Tuesday, the 6th day of November, 1934.
PRESENT:
Councillor Mr. T. Charles, J.P. (Chairman).
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Mr. G. F. Telfer ( Vice-Chairman).
Councillor Mrs. M. E. Webb.
Mr. W. T. Adams.
Mr. G. W. Alien.
Mr. A. C. Andrews.
Mr. C. E. Brady.
Mr. C. Brown.
Mr. A. Buttle.
Mr. F. A. Coles.
Mr. F. P. Cope.
Mr. H. Cornish.
Mr. R. W. Cowan.
Mr. H. H. Crabb.
Mr. E. L. Cridford.
Dr. N. Crosby.
Mr. H. Dawson.
Councillor Mr. T. A. Ellement.
Mr. A. G. Elliot-Smith.
Mr. D. C. EUis.
Dr. R. Forbes, J.P.
Mr. J. Greer.
Mr. A. Hannibal.
Mr. A. J. Lambert.
Mr. L. C. Mennell.
Mr. J. E. Ousey.
Mr. D. J. Pratt.
Mr. S. J. Rust.
Mr. J. V. Smith.
Mr. E. G. Swann.
Mr. W. Weston.
Mr. J. Wibberley.
Councillor Mr, G. W. B. Wilkins,
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MINUTES.
The Minutes of the Meeting of the Council held on 2nd
October, 1934, having been printed and circulated, were confirmed
and signed, after amendment as indicated below :—
1. REPORT OF HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE.—On page 376, Resolu­
tion No. i—the date of the Report altered to read " nth
September, 1934."
2. REPORT OF HOUSING COMMITTEE.—On page 383, Resolution
No. i—the date of the Report altered to read " i3th Septem­
ber, 1934."
3. REPORT OF PUBLIC HRALTH COMMITTEE.—On pages 392 and
393, following Resolution No. 7, the Minute altered to read
as follows :—
" It was moved by Councillor Crabb, and seconded by
" Councillor Wibberley :—
" (a)
"
"
"
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That the necessary statutory steps be taken with
regard to the making of an order fixing Wednesday as the weekly half-holiday in respect of persons carrying on the trade of Hairdresser in
Harrow-on-the-Hill and Hendon Rural areas.
" (b)
"
"
"
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That the necessary statutory steps be taken with
regard to the making of an order extending the
hours of sale in respect of persons carrying on the
sale of Tobacco and Smokers' Requisites in the
areas of Wealdstonc- and Hendon Rural.
An amendment was moved by Councillor Coles, and
" seconded by Councillor Pratt:—
" That Section (b) of the Committee's Recommendation
" be rejected.
" Upon the Amendment being put, it was carried.
" Thereupon it was RESOLVED:—
" 8. That Section (a) of Recommendation VII of the
" Committee, headed ' Shops Acts, 1912-28: Clos" ing Orders ' be adopted and Section (&) re­
jected,"
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4. Civic CENTRA.—On page 414, after the word Resolved, the
words " Councillor Lambert being the only dissentient " in­
serted.
EXTENSION OF GREAT STANMORE RECREATION
GROUND.
Read letter dated 23rd October, 1934, from Sir John FitzGcrald, Bart., offering to convey to the Council for the purpose
of extending Great Stanmore Recreation Ground certain land ad­
joining the entrance to the Ground from Dennis Lane.
RESOLVED:—
1. That the Council accept from Sir John FitzGerald, Bart.,
the conveyance, free of cost to the Council, of approximately
i.i acre of land adjoining, and south of, the entrance to
Great Stanmore Recreation Ground from Dennis Lane, and
that the following requests which the donor has expressed
(which are not to be taken as conditions of grant) be in­
cluded in the deed :—
(i) the land to be laid out as a bowling green if prac­
ticable, and not as lawn tennis courts; and
(ii) the Council to consult the Donor in regard to any
proposals for the erection of buildings on the site.
2. That the seal of the Council be affixed to the requisite Deed of
Conveyance.
3. That the Council's gratitude for this gift of land be conveyed
to the Donor.
CIVIC CENTRE.
Read letter dated 5th November, 1934, from the Wealdstone
Ratepayers' Association, opposing the Council's decision to
acquire land on the Kynaston Court Estate, Harrow Weald, for a
civic centre.
HARROW AND WEALDSTONE HOSPITAL.
Submitted letter dated 30th October, 1934, from Mr. Sydney
Walton, C.B.E., President of the Harrow and Wealdstone Hos­
pital, inviting the Council to be present at the Opening of ex­
tensions to the Hospital, to take place on i4th December, 1934,
at 3 p.m.
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RESOLVED:—
That the invitation be accepted.
Read letter dated 3ist October, 1934, from the Treasurers
of the Hospital, asking- the Council to consider making a grant
to the Hospital for the current year.
RESOLVED:—
That the communication be referred to the Public Health
Committee for consideration.
HARROW, WEALDSTONE AND DISTRICT UNEMPLOY­
MENT ASSOCIATION.
Submitted letter received from the Harrow, Wealdstone and
District Unemployment Association seeking from the Council a
financial grant in support of their funds.
RESOLVED:—
That the communication be referred to the Finance Com­
mittee for consideration.
REPORT OF THE TOWN PLANNING COMMITTEE.
It was moved by Councillor Rust, seconded by Councillor
\\ilkins, and—
RESOLVED:—
1. That the Report of the Town Planning Committee for their
Meeting on 8th October, 1934, be received.
2. HARROW-ON-THE-HILL TOWN PLANNING SCHEME, 1933 : That
the decisions of the Town Planning Committee upon applica­
tions under the Harrow-on-the-Hill Town Planning Scheme,
!933> as shewn in their Report dated 8th October, 1934, be
approved and confirmed.
It was moved by Councillor Rust, and seconded by Councillor
Wilkins—
That the decisions of the Town Planning Committee upon
applications for Development Permissions, as shewn in
their Report dated 8th October, 1934, be approved and
confirmed, and that the Seal of the Council be affixed
to the Development Permissions.
Whereupon Councillor Cowan moved, and Councillor Brady
seconded—
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That the decision of the Town Planning- Committee, relat­
ing to Application No. 126 with respect to the proposed
establishment of a kindergarten school at Cuckoo Hill
Road, Pinner, be referred back to the Committee.
Upon the Amendment being put it was declared lost.
Whereupon
seconded—
it was
moved
by
Councillor Greer,
and
That the decision of the Town Planning Committee, relating
to Application No. 150 with respect to the proposed erec­
tion of flats on land at Glebe Road, Stanmore, be referred
back to permit Members of the Committee to inspect
the site of the development.
Representations from the Stanmore Village Preservation
Society, contained in a letter dated ist November, 1934, sub­
mitted.
Upon the Amendment being put it was declared carried.
RESOLVED:—
3. APPLICATIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMISSIONS : That the de­
cisions of the Town Planning Committee upon applications
for Development Permissions, as shewn in their Report dated
8th October, 1934, be approved and confirmed, with the ex­
ception of the decision relating to Application No. 150, re­
ferred back to permit Members of the Committee to inspect
the site of the proposed flats ; and that the Seal of the Coun­
cil be affixed to the Development Permissions.
4. HENDON RURAL TOWN PLANNING SCHEME : That an order be
placed with Messrs. Cook, Hammond & Kell, Ltd., for pre­
paring and supplying an up-to-date map oi" the Harrow
Urban District, at a cosj of ^400.
It was moved by Councillor Rust, and seconded by Councillor
Wilkins—
That for the time being the Council approve of the Surveyor
affording facilities at his office for examination by the
Harrow Sub-Panel of Architects of all future plans sub­
mitted for permanent buildings proposed to be erected
in the Urban District; and that the Panel be asked to
acquaint the Surveyor as soon as possible with any ob­
servations they may wish to offer on the architectural
features of any plan.
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Whereupon Councillor
Wibberley seconded —
Cowan
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moved,
and
Councillor
That such plans as the Town Planning Committee may de­
sire be submitted for examination by the Harrow SubPanel of Architects and that the Panel be asked to
acquaint the Surveyor with their observations on archi­
tectural features without delay.
Upon the Amendment being- put it was declared lost.
RESOLVED:—
5. CONTROL OF ELEVATIONS : ARCHITECTURAL PANEL : That for
the time being the Council approve of the Surveyor afford­
ing facilities at his office lor examination by the Harrow SubPanel of Architects of all future plans submitted for per­
manent buildings proposed to be erected in the Urban Dis­
trict ; and that the Panel be asked to acquaint the Surveyor
as soon as possible with any observations they may wish to
offer on the architectural features of any plan.
6. PRESERVATION OF TREES :
(i) That trees Nod. 1504, 1506 and 1509-1511 (inclusive)
be removed from the Register of trees prepared under
the Hendon Rural Town Planning Scheme, but that con­
sent be not given to the felling of trees Nod. 1502 and
(ii) That the Council register under the Hendon Rural Town
Planning Scheme the oak tree Nod. 1667, situate on
land off the west side of St. Thomas's Drive, Hatch End,
approximately 40 feet from the boundary of Pinner Park.
7. That Part II of the Report 'of the Town Planning Committee
be confirmed.
REPORT OF THE HIGHWAYS COMMITTEE.
It was moved by Councillor Cowan, seconded by Councillor
Andrews, and—
RESOLVED:—
i. That the Report of the Highways Committee for their Meet­
ing on gth October, 1934, be received.
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ROAD IMPROVEMENTS : That the Council approve the offers
set out below, the costs being" met out of revenue, and that
the matters be delegated to the Committee with authority
to take all necessary steps for carrying the recommendations
into effect ; that the Clerk of the Council be appointed the
Council's agent for the purpose of obtaining altered appor­
tionments and redemptions of the tithe rent charge ; and that
the Seal of the Council be affixed to any requisite documents :
(a) Belmont Lane, Stanmore : From Mr. H. J. Clare—
Land on the East side of Belmont Lane, subject
to his incurring no liability for road charges and to
the Council constructing a temporary footpath cost­
ing about ^45, and redeeming a small tithe rent
charge on this and other land.
(b) West End Lane, Pinner : From Mr. E. A. Lewis —
Land at the junction of West End Avenue and West
End Lane sufficient to widen West End Lane to
40 feet, free of cost, but subject to the Council
undertaking necessary fencing works and the top­
ping of trees, estimated to cost
(c) Forecourts, Byron Road : From Mr. W. C. Inman,
on behalf of the Poplar Pavilion, Ltd. —The fore­
courts to flats in Byron Road, free of cost, provided
the Council execute paving works, the cost of which
would not exceed ^250.
(d) Old Church Lane, Stanmore : In connection with
the conveyance of land from Mr. H. J. Clare for
widening Old Church Lane, the Council to redeem
the proportion of tithe rent charge properly app>->rtionable to the land conveyed to the Council, the
cost of redemption amounting to approximately
£12 ros.
MAKING UP OF PRIVATE STREETS :
(a) That the private street known as HILLVIEW
CLOSE (Pinner North Ward) be levelled, paved,
metalled, channelled, flagged, imade good and proper
means of lighting provided ; that the expenses of
such works be apportioned upon the premises front­
ing, adjoining or abutting on the said street accord­
ing to the respective frontage of such premises ; and
that the Surveyor do prepare in conformity with this
Resolution : —
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(i) A Specification of the above-mentioned works
with Plan and Sections;
(ii) An Estimate of the probable expenses of the
works ; and
(iii) A Provisional Apportionment of the Estimated
Expenses among the premises liable to be
charged therewith under the Act.
(b) That failing withdrawal of objections against the
Provisional Apportionments of the Estimated ex­
penses for imaking up under the Private Street
Works Act, 1892, COLLEGE AVENUE, Harrow
Weald, and ST. BRIDE'S AVENUE, Stanmore
South, application be made to the Justices to fix a
date, time and place for determining the same.
(c) That the Council contribute a sum not exceeding
^404 35. 4d. towards the cost of constructing
Wemborough Road (part of Town Planning Road
No. 12) as a 60 feet road.
4. ADOPTION OF ROADS : That the under-mentioned private
streets, or parts of streets, be declared to be highways re­
pairable by the inhabitants at large, and that the Clerk be
authorised to give the necessary notices in connection there­
with :—
CAVENDISH AVENUE (Harrow-on-the-Hill
and Greenhill Ward).
LINCOLN ROAD (Section i)
LINCOLN CLOSE
HAWTHORNE DRIVE
LANKERS DRIVE
DUKES AVENUE
MOUNT DRIVE
THE RIDGEWAY (Section 2 from Imperial
Drive to Church Drive)
CHESTER DRIVE (from The Ridgeway
to Imperial Drive)
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f
Pinner
South
Ward.
It was moved by Councillor Cowan, and seconded by Coun­
cillor Andrews—
That the Council approve of the works described in the Sur­
veyor's Report upon watercourses being undertaken by
the Council at an estimated cost of ^13,262, and that
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application be made to the Ministry of Health for sanc­
tion to the borrowing of ^13,862 (of which ^600 will be
borne by the County Council) to meet the estimated cost.
Whereupon Councillor Crabb anoved, and Councillor Alien
seconded—
That the recommendation of the Highways Committee re­
lating to expenditure of ^13,262 for improvements of
watercourses should be deferred pending the receipt by
the Committee of a comprehensive scheme dealing with
all the work required to be carried out by the Council
on watercourses within the district.
Upon the Amendment being put it was declared lost.
RESOLVED:—
^. WATERCOURSES : That the Council approve of the works,
described in the Surveyor's Report upon watercourses being
undertaken by the Council at an estimated cost of ^13,262,
and that application be made to the Ministry of Health for
sanction to the borrowing of ^13,862 (of which ^600 will be
borne by the County Council) to meet the estimated cost.
6. STREET NAMING AND NUMBERING :
(a) That the following street names be approved :—
Approved Name.
Howberry Close
Wychwood Avenue
Craigweil Close
Wychwood Close
Lynn Close
Aylmer Way
High Mead
Capel Gardens
Bellamy Drive
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Position of Street.
A close off Howberry Road.
A crescent road off Howberry
Road.
Closes off Wychwood Avenue,
Canons Park Estate, Stanmore
North.
Off Carmelite Road, Lilley Estate,
Wealdstone North.
Part of Town Planned Road No.
2, off Stanmore Hill, Aylwards
Estate, Stanmore North.
Off Station Road, Lower Mead
Estate, Wealdstone South.
Off Pinner Road, Nower Hill
Estate, Pinner North.
A road for which the name Dovedale Avenue was formerly ap­
proved, H. R. & P. Estate,
Kenton.
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Approved Name.
Holland Walk I
Holland Close I
Welbeck Road )
Furness Road f
Wilsmere Drive
6th November, 1934.
Position of Street.
Roads Nod. 2, 3 and 4, Old
Lodge Estate, Stanmore North.
Roads Nod. i and 3, Roxeth
Estate, West Harrow.
Cul-de-sac off Wynchgate, White
Gate Estate, Harrow Weald.
(b) That the Council do not approve the names " The
Close " for a cul-de-sac off Court Drive, Canons
Corner, and " Grove Park Road " for a road
named Culver Grove on Laing's Canons Park
Estate.
(c) That the Schedule assigning numbers to premises
in MOUNT DRIVE, Pinner South, be approved
and the Clerk be authorised to serve the requisite
Notices.
7. POST OFFICE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT :
(a) That consent be given to overground telegraphic
lines as under :—
(i) along Merlins Avenue, South Harrow, from
existing post by Malvern Avenue to outside
Nos. 10/12.
(ii) along Colbeck Road, Harrow, from existing
post by Drury Road to outside Nos. 15/13.
(Hi) along Aberdeen Road, Wealdstone, from
existing post by Locket Road north side to
outside Nos. 35/33.
(b) That consent be not given to an overground tele­
graphic line across Eastcote Road and along West
End Lane, Pinner, from existing post to Eastcote
Road at a point opposite West End Lane south
side to a point in West End Lane about 140 yards
from Eastcote Road.
8. TRAFFIC QUESTIONS : That the Council make the following
Order prohibiting the use of Woodlands, North Harrow, by
heavy traffic ; that the Seal of the Council be affixed thereto;
and that the Clerk be authorised to take all the necessary
statutory steps in relation thereto and to apply to the
Minister of Transport for confirmation: —
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THE HARROW URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL ROADS
(RESTRICTION) ORDER, 1934.
The Harrow Urban District Council, in exercise of the
powers conferred on them under or by virtue of sub-section (i)
of Section 46 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930, and Section 29 of
the Road and Rail Traffic Act, 1933, hereby make the followingOrder :—
(1) Save as hereinaiter provided, no person shall drive
or cause to be driven any heavy locomotive, light locomotive,
motor tractor or heavy motor-car (as respectively defined in
Section 2 of the Road Traffic Act, 1930, or in any Regula­
tions made or to be made thereunder), or any motor-car (as
defined as aforesaid) with seats for more than 7 persons
exclusive of the driver on the road specified in the Schedule
hereto (hereinafter referred to as " the said road ").
(2) Nothing in this Order contained shall prevent the
driving upon the said road of any vehicle which is being
used:—
(i) for the conveyance of persons, goods or
merchandise to or from any house, building- or
other premises situate on or adjacent to the said
road;
(ii) in connection with the maintenance, improve­
ment or reconstruction of the said road, or the
laying, alteration or repair in or near to the
said road of any sewer or of any main, pipe or
apparatus for the supply of gas, water or elec­
tricity, or any telegraph wires, cables, posts or
supports.
(3) The Interpretation Act, 1889, applies for the pur­
pose of the interpretation of this Order as it applies for the
purpose of the interpretation of an Act of Parliament.
(4) This Order may be cited as the Harrow Urban Dis­
trict Council Roads (Restriction) Order, 1934.
THE SCHEDULE.
WOODLANDS, NORTH HARROW.
It was moved by Councillor Cowan, and seconded by Coun­
cillor Andrews—
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That Part II of the Highways Committee's Report be con­
firmed.
Whereupon Councillor Crosby moved, and Councillor Pratt
seconded—
That the Council do not confirm Paragraph 10 of Part II of
the Report but do give instructions for trees to be
planted in the roads on the Glebe Estate, Kenton, and
do take steps to beautify their District generally by
planting trees on highways throughout the whole Area.
The Amendment was not put, on an undertaking to bring
the matter before the Highways Committee.
RESOLVED:—
9. That Part II of the Report of the Highways Committee be
confirmed.
REPORT OF THE OPEN SPACES, CEMETERIES AND
ALLOTMENTS COMMITTEE.
It was moved by Councillor Hannibal, and seconded by
Councillor Wibberley, and
RESOLVED :—
i. That the Report of the Open Spaces, Cemeteries and Allot­
ments Committee for their Meeting on the gth October,
1934, be received.
It was moved by Councillor Hannibal, and seconded by
Councillor Wibberley—
That the Council continue existing facilities for Sunday
Games, but decide not to extend the facilities to other
grounds.
Whereupon the following Amendment was moved by Coun­
cillor Ellis, and seconded by Councillor Forbes—
(a) That the Sunday Games facilities now enjoyed in the
former Wealdstone Urban District be extended to
public recreation grounds throughout the Harrow Urban
District (excepting only those portions over which the
Council has not the necessary authority) for the dura­
tion of the year 1935.
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(b) That all Sunday restrictions on the use of playgrounds
by children under 14 be waived during 1935.
(c) That the result of the temporary extension be reviewed
by the Open Spaces Committee at their October Meet­
ing and their observations thereon presented to the
Council in November, 1935.
Upon the Amendment being put it was declared carried.
Councillor Smith then proposed,
seconded—
and Councillor Greer
That the question of permitting organised games on Sunday
in the Recreation Grounds be submitted to the Rate­
payers by means of a short questionnaire, and that a
small Committee be appointed to consider the nature of
the questionnaire and the best means of achieving the end
in view, the cost of the actual printing, estimated to be not
more than £10, not to be a charge borne by the Local
Authority, as it is understood that no public money can
be used for that purpose.
Upon the proposition being put it was declared lost.
RESOLVED :—
2. SUNDAY GAMES :
(a) That the Sunday Games facilities now enjoyed in
the former Wealdstone Urban District be extended
to public recreation grounds throughout the Harrow
Urban District (excepting only those portions over
which the Council has not the necessary authority)
for the duration of the year 1935.
(b) That all Sunday restrictions on the use of play­
grounds by children under 14 be waived during
J 935-
(c) That the result of the temporary extension be re­
viewed by the Open Spaces Committee at their
October Meeting and their observations thereon
presented to the Council in November, 1935.
3. KENTON RECREATION GROUND : That the Surveyor be au­
thorised to carry out improvements at the Carlton Avenue
Entrance to Kenton Recreation Ground and around the Bowl-
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ing Green, by planting trees and shrubs and certain minor
work in accordance with the Scheme submitted to the Com­
mittee ; the work to be carried out by the existing staff and
the cost to be limited to ^100.
4. TELEPHONE KIOSK, KINGSHILL DRIVE : That the Council con­
sent to the application imade by the London Telephone Service
for permission to erect a telephone kiosk at the entrance to the
Recreation Ground, Kingshill Drive, subject to the work
being carried out under the terms of the general agreement
between the Council and the Postmaster-General.
5. That Part II of the Open Spaces, Cemeteries and Allotments
Committee's Report be confirmed.
It was moved by Councillor Hannibal, seconded by Coun­
cillor Wibberley, and—
RESOLVED:—
6. That the Report of the Open Spaces, Cemeteries and Allot­
ments Committee for their Meeting on 2gth October, 1934,
be received.
7. WEST HOUSE ESTATE, PINNER :
(a) That the Council purchase the 6.8 acres of land on
the West House Estate, Pinner, for the sum of
^6,750 on the terms as set out in the letter from the
owners dated 26th October, 1934, subject to the
Ministry of Health's sanction to the loan being ob­
tained.
(b) That application be made to the Ministry of Health
for sanction to the borrowing of the necessary
monies.
(c) That the Middlesex County Council be asked to
contribute towards the cost of the open space on the
usual basis.
8. FENCING ADJOINING CHURCH FIELDS : That the Council raise
no objection to the Bursar of Harrow School altering the line
of fencing between Church Fields and the School Physical
Training Ground to enclose two large trees situate about
eighteen feet from the training ground.
9. That Part II of the Open Spaces, Cemeteries and Allotments
Committee's Report be confirmed,
6th November, 1934.
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REPORT OF THE HOUSING COMMITTEE.
Proposed by Councillor Alien, seconded by Councillor Greer,
and—
RESOLVED:—
1. That the report of the Housing Committee for their Meet­
ing on nth October, 1934, be received.
2. NOTICE TO QUIT :
(a) That authority be and is hereby given the Treasurer
and the Housing Estates Manager to serve Notice
to Quit on tenants in arrear with rent or who are
for any other reason undesirable in their opinion.
(b) That any cases where it may become necessary to
take steps for enforcement of the Notice to Quit,
be reported to the Housing Committee before pro­
ceedings are instituted.
3. ELECTRIC LIGHT INSTALLATIONS : That no action be taken
at present in regard to providing at the Council's expense,
electric light installations at Council houses.
4. HOT WATER INSTALLATION : That the Housing Estates
Manager be instructed to make an experimental installation
in the first suitable house becoming vacant, of a hot water
system with boiler behind the living room grate, at an ap­
proximate cost of ;£io.
5. TENANCIES OF HOUSES : —
(a) That the following transfers be permitted :—
Transfer
Name.
From.
To.
J. E. E. Hall 96, Pinner Hill Eoad 67, Pinner Hill Eoad
When to be Effected
When ready for
re-letting
4, Hamilton Cres.
do.
52, Kings Eoad
P. Valentine"
32, Crossway
do.
35, Crossway
H. G. Brett
do.
25, Hamilton Cres.
23, Hamilton Cres.
P. Salisbury
do.
73, Woodlands Drive 1, Woodlands Drive
D. Stone
As and when a suit­
37, Montrose Eoad Larger type house
H. Spih dler
able vacancy occurs
do.
do.
14, Elmgrove Gdns.
K. Cheshire
do.
Cheaper type house
141, Green Way
J. E. Harris
do.
do.
A. S. Merifield 24, Church Lane
do.
Bungalow_______
31, Charles Cres.
H. Key
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(b) That the application of Mr. A. T. Grady, of 30,
The Close, Pinner, be not granted.
(c) That the applications of the under-mentioned
tenants be deferred for a report from the Housing
Estates Manager :—
S. C. Hope, 43, Pinner Hill Road, Pinner.
C. Billing, 45, The Close, Pinner.
(d) That permission be granted the following tenants
to take a lodger at houses occupied by them, as
indicated hereunder, such permission to expire at
3ist December, 1934:—
Permit for
J. W. Smith, 42, Stiven Crescent.
J. Watt, 63, Hawkin Crescent.
L. H. Budding, 10, The Greenway.
G. C. Burdon, i, Stuart Avenue.
Mr. J. Lang.
Miss J. Cooper.
One person.
One person.
6. APPLICATIONS FOR ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS : That sub­
ject to plans being submitted and approved by the Plans
Sub-Committee permission be granted the under-mentioned
tenants to erect garages at houses occupied by them:—
W. Voller, i, The Broadway, Wealdstone.
Mrs. P. E. Buckell, 5, Wolverton Road, Stanmore.
7. ARREARS OF RENT : That the offer of Mr. J. Kray, contained
in a letter dated 8th October, 1934, to pay 2/6d. per week
off arrears of rent amounting to ^10 8s. gd. in respect of his
tenancy of 35, Woodlands Drive, be accepted.
8. That Part II of the Housing Committee's Report be con­
firmed.
REPORT OF THE LIGHTING AND FIRE PROTECTION
COMMITTEE.
It was moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor
Smith, and—
RESOLVED:—
i. That the Report of the Lighting and Fire Protection Com­
mittee for their Meeting on the nth October, 1934, be
received.
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6th November, 1934.
2. ADDITIONAL HYDRANTS : That the Council authorise 58 new
hydrants to be fixed in the positions approved by the Com­
mittee.
i.. RATES OF PAY TO VOLUNTEER FIREMEN FOR ADDITIONAL
STAND-BY DUTY :
\.j
(a) That auxiliary firemen engaged on stand-by duty
at the Harrow-on-the-Hill Station, between the
hours of 7 p.m. and 10.30 p.m., be paid at the rate
of 3/- per evening.
(b) That the Treasurer be authorised to pay at the rate
of 3/- per evening for stand-by duties undertaken
by auxiliary firemen at the Harrow-on-the-Hill Sta­
tion since the annual leave period.
4. PETROLEUM STORAGE LICENCES : That the under-mentioned
licences for the storage of Petroleum Spirit be granted under
Seal of the Council, subject to payment of the usual fee in
each case:—
No. of
Licence.
5.
6.
7.
Name of Licensee.
Situation of
Premises.
Griffins' Garage, Stanmore
Hicks and Romer, Ltd.
Gas Light and Coke Co. Gas Works, Eastcote Road,
Pinner
TTxbridge Eoad (Brockhurst
Sydney Ward, Ltd.
Corner) Harrow Weald
Quantity.
2,500 galls.
150 galls.
3,000 galls.
5. FIRE ALARM CIRCUIT AND INSTRUMENTS AT HARROW-ON-THEHILL STATION : That the tender of the Standard Telephones
and Cables, Ltd., amounting to ^105, be accepted, notwith­
standing the non-compliance with the Council's Standing
Order No. 47(3).
6. CHIEF OFFICER'S QUARTERS—LIGHT AND FUEL : That the
terms of appointment of the Chief Officer of the Fire Brigade
shall include free light and fuel.
7. That Part II of the Lighting and Fire Protection Com­
mittee's Report be confinmed.
It was moved by Councillor Adams, seconded by Councillor
Smith, and—
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6th November, 1934.
RESOLVED:—
8. That the Report of the Lighting and Fire Protection Com­
mittee for their Meeting on 2gth October, 1934, be received.
9. PUBLIC LIGHTING :
(a) That in future the public lighting in the District be
by gas supply ;
(b) That the offer of the Gas Light & Coke Company,
contained in their letter of the 27th August, 1934,
for the public lighting of the Harrow Urban Dis­
trict be accepted and a seven years agreement
entered into to take effect as from the ist April,
(c) That the Clerk be instructed to take the necessary
steps to terminate the public lighting agreement
entered into with the various electric light com­
panies as and when they expire ;
(d) That the public lamps now lit by electricity be con­
verted to gas lighting on the terms submitted by
the Gas Light and Coke Company, as and when the
existing agreements with the electric light com­
panies expire ;
(c) That the arrangement be conditional upon a suit­
able agreement being entered into to the satisfac­
tion of the Clerk of the Council, and that the Seal
of the Council be affixed thereto upon completion.
10. That Part II of the Lighting and Fire Protection Committee's
Report be confirmed.
Note. — Councillors Brady and Charles refrained from voting upon
the Resolution No. 9.
REPORT OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE.
It was moved by Councillor Crabb, seconded by Councillor
Forbes, and—
RESOLVED :—
i. That the Report of the Public Health Committee for their
meeting on i5th October, 1934, be received.
453
6th November, 1934.
2. DISINFECTION :
(a) That fumigation and sieving- be carried out by the
Council free of charge only at premises where there
has been a case of notifiable infectious disease; in
other cases fumigation only to be undertaken when
demanded, and an appropriate charge to be made
in each such case.
(6) That arrangements be made for fumigation of ver­
minous premises to be carried out by the occupier
with apparatus loaned by the Council, the materials
used to be supplied at cost price.
3. COMMON LODGING HOUSE : That the application for registra­
tion of No. 42, Crown Street, Harrow, as a Common
Lodging House, be not acceded to.
4. INFECTIOUS DISEASE : ISOLATION HOSPITALS :
(a) That the infectious disease ambulance now in use
at Stanmore Isolation Hospital in future be utilised
only for conveyance of patients, the vehicle in use
at Harrow Isolation Hospital being reserved for
the conveyance of bedding only, the two vehicles
being interchanged weekly between the two hos­
pitals.
(b) That the handyman (H. Sheffield) be withdrawn from
Stanmore Isolation Hospital, his services to be
utilised in another Department, and that he be re­
placed by a skilled man.
(c) That each man will be ambulance driver for one half
of each week, and disinfector for one half of the
next week.
(d) That the hours of duty of the ambulance drivers be
8.30 a.m. to 6.0 p.m., those of the other attendants
being 7.30 a.m. to 5.0 p.m., each man to be allowed
one and a half days off duty each week, and to stand
by for calls on the night following the day he is on
duty as ambulance driver.
(e) That it be an instruction to the Medical Officer of
Health that as a general rule no mild cases of
Scarlet Fever be removed after 6.0 p.m.
454
6th November, 1934.
(/) That the Surveyor be instructed to erect a fence in
the grounds of Stanmorc Isolation Hospital in order
to confine convalescent patients to within about
twenty feet from the hedge, at an estimated cost of
(») That the Boroughs of Willesden and Hendon and
the London County Council be asked whether they
will enter into agreements with the Council for
reception and treatment of infectious disease cases
from Harrow Urban District.
(/t) That laundry-work from both Isolation Hospitals be
carried out in future at Stanmore Isolation Hos­
pital, releasing the laundry-maid at Harrow Isola­
tion Hospital and engaging additional assistance at
Stanmore.
(i)
That tenders be invited for reconstruction of the
present laundry building at Harrow Isolation Hos­
pital, in accordance with plans prepared by the Sur­
veyor, to provide accommodation for the additional
nursing staff.
(/') That the Surveyor be instructed to arrange for the
necessary internal redecorations to the Administra­
tive Block and external redecorations to Matron's
office and store at Stanmore Isolation Hospital.
(k) That the use of the Morris Van for the conveyance
of bedding at Stanmore Isolation Hospital be dis­
continued, and that this vehicle be disposed of.
MILK AND DAIRIES ORDER, 1926 :
(LI) That the under-mentioned names be entered in the
Milk Traders' Register as Retail Purveyors of
Milk, and Certificates of Registration issued :—
Name.
Mrs. S. A. Stonebridge
Mr. F. A. Coles
Description of
Premises.
101, High Street,
Edgware.
85, Northolt Road,
South Harrow.
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6th November, 1934.
(b) That the applications of Mr. H. R. Robart, of
Homestead Farm, Barnet, Mr. J. G. Mitchell, of
70, Buckingham Road, Edgware, and Mr. F. M.
Ball, of 49, Malvern Gardens, Kenton, for registra­
tion as Retail Purveyors of Milk in respect of these
premises, be deferred for consideration at a later
date.
6. LICENCES : That the under-mentioned licences bo granted,
subject to payment of the usual fee in each case, and that
the Seal of the Council be affixed to each document: —
(Milk (Special Designations) Order, 1923.
No. of
Licence.
6
7
Name and Address of
Licensee.
Mr. A. Keen,
Little Stanmore Farm,
Edgware.
Mr. Hall,
Pinner Park Farm,
Pinner.
Designation.
Pasteurised.
Pasteurised.
Slaughter of Animals Act, 1933.
No. of
Licence.
2
Name and Address of Licensee.
Mr. R. Lane, 25, High Meadow Crescent,
Kingsbury, N.W.g.
The Medical Officer of Health reported that since the Public
Health Committee's Meeting an inspection of Pinner Park Farm
had proved satisfactory, and the licence to be granted to Mr.
Hall would permit him to produce as well as to retail pasteurised
milk.
7. INSANITARY CONDITIONS :
(a) That notices be served under Section 94 of the
Public Health Act, 1875, on the person or persons
by whose act, default or sufferance the nuisances as
mentioned in the Sanitary Inspector's report arise at
the undermentioned premises, requiring abatement
within the time specified ;—
6th November, 1934.
456
8, Greenhill Road, Harrow
...
n, Middle Road, Harrow ...
...
278, Northolt Road, South Harrow
9. Heath Road, Harrow
... ...
10. Vaughan Road, Harrow
...
123, Sandringham Crescent, Harrow
27a, West Street, Harrow
...
66, High Street, Wealdstone
...
68, High Street, Harrow
...
8, Carlyon Road, Harrow ...
...
2, College Road, Harrow (yard at
rear)
...
...
...
...
Mead Road, Edgware (stables and
premises at rear)
...
...
15, Love Lane, Pinner
. ,
...
8 & 9, Green Lane, Stanmorc
...
i & 2, The Hollies, Oxhey Lane,
Hatch End
...
...
...
Rayners Lane Garage, Village Way,
Pinner ...
...
...
...
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
28
28
14
days.
days.
days.
days.
days.
days.
days.
days.
days.
days.
14 days.
14 days.
21 days.
28 days.
28 days.
14 days.
(&) That notices be served under Section 36 of the
Public Health Act, 187^, on the owners of the
under-mentioned properties to provide proper sani­
tary dustbins at these premises within a period of
twenty-one days in each case :—
141, Vaughan Road, Harrow.
93, Headstone Road, Harrow.
159, Pinner Road, Harrow.
23, Love Lane, Pinner.
30, Grafton Road, North Harrow.
(c) That pursuant to the provisions of Section 41 of the
Public Health Act, 1875, as amended by Section 19
of the Public Health Acts (Amendment) Act, 1890,
notices be served upon the owners of Nos. 28, 30
and 32, Crown Street, Harrow, requiring them to
do the necessary works to abate a nuisance caused
by defective condition of the drains at these
premises, and in the event of non-compliance with
the notice within the time specified the Council do
proceed to carry out the work and recover from the
owners or occupiers the expenses incurred as pro­
vided by the above-named Acts.
6th November, 1934.
457
»
Councillor Crabb moved and Councillor Forbes seconded—
(a) That an entirely new and modern Isolation Hospital
be erected on land belonging to the Council at
Rayners Lane, Harrow, to provide for 150 beds and
suitable administrative blocks, the same to be of
such design and construction as to permit of future
additions.
(b) That full powers be delegated to the Public Health
Committee to take all preliminary steps necessary
for obtaining detailed plans and estimates for sub­
mission to the Council at a later date, and for such
purpose to obtain competitive plans, the total ex­
penses incurred in such preliminary steps not to
exceed ^500.
The following Amendment was thereupon moved by Coun­
cillor Ellis and duly seconded—
That Section (b) of this Recommendation of the
Public Health Committee be deferred for consideration
by the Council later in the present Meeting.
The Amendment upon being put was declared carried.
RESOLVED :—
8. HOSPITAL ACCOMMODATION FOR INFECTIOUS DISEASE :
(a) That an entirely new and modern Isolation Hos­
pital be erected on land belonging to the Council at
Rayners Lane, Harrow, to provide for 150 beds and
suitable administrative blocks, the same to be of
such design and construction as to permit of future
additions.
(b) That Section (&) of Recommendation VII of the
Report of the Public Health Committee be deferred
for consideration by the Council later in the present
Meeting.
9. That Part II of the Report of the Public Health Committee
be confirmed.
6th November, 1934.
458
•
REPORT OF THE CLEANSING COMMITTEE.
It was moved by Councillor Ellis, seconded by Councillor
Adams, and—
RESOLVED:—
1. That the Report of the Cleansing Committee for their Meet­
ing on i5th October, 1934, be received.
2. REFUSE COLLECTION: That Recommendation 1 of the
Cleansing Committee's Report be deferred for consideration
after the Finance Committee have had before them full
details of the estimated expenditure and cost to the Council '
involved in acceptance of the Committee's proposals.
3. That Part II of the Cleansing Committee's Report be con­
firmed.
It was moved by Councillor Ellis, seconded by Councillor
Adams, and—
RESOLVED—
4. That the Report of the Cleansing Committee for their Meet­
ing on ist November, 1934, be received.
5. REFUSE COLLECTION VEHICLES :
(a) That the tender of Shelvoke & Drewry, Ltd., for the
supply and delivery of six 15 cubic yard capacity
" S.D." rear-loading refuse collection vehicles,
fitted with moving floors, at £700 each, be accepted,
subject to the rear door of each vehicle being con­
structed to the satisfaction of the Surveyor; and
(b) That formal application be now made to the Ministry '
of Health for sanction to the necessary loan.
6. That Part II of the Cleansing Committee's Report be con­
firmed.
REPORT OF THE MATERNITY AND CHILD WELFARE
COMMITTEE.
It was moved by Councillor Brady, seconded by Councillor
Webb, and—
RESOLVED:—
i. That the Report of the Maternity and Child Welfare Com­
mittee for their Meeting on i6th October, 1934, be received.
459
6th November, 1934.
2. CONSULTANT'S FEE, MATERNITY CASE : That an account for
£$ $s. od. for consultation fee in a necessitous maternity
case be passed to the Finance Committee for payment.
3. CHILDREN AND YOUNG PERSONS ACTS, 1908-32 : That the
following application for registration as a foster-mother
under the Children and Young- Persons Acts, 1908-32, be
granted, and the necessary particulars entered in the Official
Register :—
Name and Address.
No. of Foster
Children
Allowed.
Mrs. Shinn, 35, Walton Avenue, South Harrow ... One
4. MATERNITY ASSISTANCE AND MILK GRANTS :
(a) That the midwife's fee be paid by the Council in
the case of applicant No. 17 in the Maternity Assis­
tance Register.
(fe) That application No. 18 in the Maternity Assistance
Register be acceded to, the Medical Officer of
Health to make arrangements for hospitalisation of
the case.
(c) That the Council contribute the sum of ^3 towards
the cost of confinement in the case of application
No. 19, the Medical Officer of Health to make
arrangements for accommodation at either a hos­
pital or nursing home.
(d) That application No. 20 be deferred for considera­
tion at a later date, pending receipt of additional
information.
(e) That in assessing income for purposes of grants for
Maternity Assistance, one half only of any sums
received from National Health Insurance Maternity
Benefit be taken as income of the applicant, the
remainder to be paid to the Council towards the
cost of confinement.
(/) That fourteen applications for renewal of Milk
Grants and eight fresh applications, as submitted
by the Medical Officer of Health, be granted for the
period ending 27th October, 1934.
460
6th November, 1934.
(g) That a Home Help be provided in the case of
applicant No. 17 during the period of confinement,
at the rate of 3/- per day.
5. That Part II of the Report of the Maternity and Child Wel­
fare Committee be confirmed.
REPORT OF THE GENERAL PURPOSES, ESTABLISH­
MENT AND LEGAL COMMITTEE.
It was moved by Councillor Forbes, seconded by Councillor
Ellis, and—
RESOLVED:—
1. That the Report of the General Purposes, Establishment
and Legal Committee for their Meeting on 23rd October,
1934, be received.
2. LIBRARIES : That books and bookcases in accordance with the
Lists now submitted to us be purchased at a cost of ^350
for the Clerk's Department and ^35 for the Treasurer's
Department.
3. STAFF :
(1) That all existing Health Visitors be hereby also
appointed Infant Life Protection Officers of the
Council and that all future appointments be made
as joint appointments, that is to say, both as Health
Visitors and as Infant Life Protection Officers.
(2) That the Clerk be authorised to sign or if neces­
sary the Council's Seal be affixed to formal au­
thorisations evidencing the appointments of the
Council's Sanitary Inspectors.
(3) That Mr. H. J. Sheppard of the Surveyor's Depart­
ment be appointed as Clerk of the Works for a tem­
porary period only, at wages of £6 per week.
(4) That ^"3 os. gd. be paid to Mr. W. H. Gilpin of the
Surveyor's Department, for overtime during the
holiday period.
(5) That auxiliary firemen at Harrow-on-the-Hill Sta­
tion be paid 3/- for each evening on stand-by duty,
and that payment commence from the date of ter­
mination of the last annual leave.
461
6th November, 1934-
(6) That a cycle allowance of ^4 per annum be made
to two Health Visitors about to be appointed.
(7) That Health Visitors be granted a uniform allow­
ance of ;£io per annum.
(8) That the Senior Male Officer, about to be appointed
in the Public Health Department, be paid a com­
mencing salary of ^350 per annum.
(9) That one additional Staff Nurse, one Sister and
seven additional Nurses, with one housemaid, be
appointed at Harrow Isolation Hospital.
(10) That notice be given to Nurse Cattenach, Harrow
Isolation Hospital, terminating her appointment in
consequence of illness, and that authority be given
for payment of her salary and board allowance from
the 25th August, 1934, until the date of termina­
tion of her appointment.
(n) (i) That advertisements be issued for the appoint­
ments of :—
(a) a Consultant Surgeon for the Isolation
Hospitals; and
(b) a Gynaecological Surgeon for cases of
difficult labour and puerperal pyrexia.
(ii) That the fees payable to the above-mentioned
Surgeons be at the rate of 3 guineas for con­
sultation, 5 guineas for minor and 10 guineas for
major operations.
MIDDLESEX REVIEW ORDER, 1934 : COMPENSATION CLAUSES :
That the Council approve an assessment of compensation
amounting to ^104 6s. id. to be payable to Dr. R. P.
Bluett, that sum to be proportionately abated until such time
as the appointment at the Council's clinics is terminated.
COUNCIL BUILDING SUB-COMMITTEE : That Councillors Dr.
R. Forbes, J.P., T. Charles, ,J.P., R. \V. Cowan, D. C.
Ellis, A. J. Lambert and G. F. Telfer be constituted the
Council Buildings Sub-Committee to consider and report
upon all questions and procedure relating to the proposed
new Council Offices and Buildings to the General Purposes,
Establishment and Legal Committee.
462
6th November, 1934.
6. COLNE VALLEY ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY, LIMITED, PINNER
AREA : (i) That the Joint Electricity Authority be informed
that if a satisfactory basis of settlement can be arrived at with
the Supply Companies for the acquisition of their Under­
takings on an equated date in 1951, and if suitable safe­
guards to the satisfaction of the Council can be obtained
for the protection of consumers, the Harrow Urban District
Council would be prepared to withdraw the notice already
served upon the Colne Valley Electric Supply Company, and
to be a party to the new arrangement.
(ii) That an expression of thanks be conveyed to Messrs.
E. B. Montesole, H. C. Stutfield and W. W. Symper for
their able advice in the matter of the proposed acquisition of
the Company's Undertaking.
It was moved by Councillor Forbes and seconded by Coun­
cillor Ellis—
That Part II of the General Purposes, Establish­
ment and Legal Committee's Report be confirmed.
Whereupon the following amendment was moved by Coun­
cillor Coles and seconded by Councillor Pratt
That the period of six months quoted in the last line
of paragraph 4 of Part II of the Report be altered to
" three months."
The amendment was put and declared carried.
Thereupon it was
RESOLVED—
7. That Part II of the General Purposes, Establishment and
Legal Committee's Report, with the substitution of the word
" three " for the word " six " in paragraph 4, be con­
firmed.
REPORT OF THE APPOINTMENTS SUB-COMMITTEE.
It was moved by Councillor Forbes, seconded by Councillor
Cowan, and—
RESOLVED:—
i. That the Report of the Appointments Sub-Committee for
their Meeting on 3rd November, 1934, be received.
463
6th November, 1934.
2. APPOINTMENT OF SENIOR HEALTH VISITOR : That Nurse
D. G. I. Brace be appointed Senior Health Visitor to the
Council, at a salary of ^250 per annum, rising to ^300 per
annum, with deductions at the rate of 5 per cent, as contribu­
tions to the Superannuation Fund, the appointment to be
terminable by one month's notice on either side.
3. APPOINTMENT OF HEALTH VISITORS :
(a) That Nurse I. Doull be appointed Health Visitor,
at a salary of ^240, rising to ^280 per annum,
with deductions at the rate of 5 per cent, as con­
tributions to the Superannuation Fund, the appoint­
ment to be terminable by one month's notice on
either side.
(b) That Nurse G. M. Reed be appointed Health
Visitor, at a salary of ^240, rising to ^280 per
annum, with deductions at the rate of 5 per cent,
as contributions to the Superannuation Fund, the
appointment to be terminable by one month's notice
on either side.
4. That Part II of the Appointments Sub-Committee's Report
be confirmed.
SUPERANNUATION COMMITTEE.
It was moved by Councillor Rust, seconded by Councillor
Alien, and—
RESOLVED:—
1. That the Report of the Superannuation Committee for their
Meeting on i8th October, 1934, be receivecl.
2. REFUND OF CONTRIBUTIONS : That the following refunds of
contributions be made to the officers hereunder mentioned :—
(a) Miss A. M. Dubig, Assistant Nurse,
...
Stanmore Isolation Hospital
(6) Miss May Gormley, Wardmaid, Stan­
...
...
more Isolation Hospital
(c) Miss K. Halcrow, Cook-general, Stan­
...
...
more Isolation Hospital
(d} Miss W- E. Horton, Cook, Harrow
...
...
...
Isolation Hospital
.,.
Scavenger
Cooper,
C.
(e) Mr. A.
£
s. d.
420
6 19
3
4 n 10
8 13 10
n 3 8
6th November, 1934.
464
ESTABLISHED POSTS : That in pursuance of Section 4 of the
Local Government and Other Officers' Superannuation Act,
1922, the following further appointment^ be and are hereby
designated by the Council Established Posts for the purpose
of the said Act:—
Description.
Deputy Treasurer ...
Chief Officer of the
Fire Brigade ...
No.
Appointed Day with Respect
to the Officer Occupying
the Post.
i
Commencement of duties.
i
Commencement of duties.
and that application be made to the Minister of Health for
his approval to the creation of the above-mentioned posts,
and the amendment of the posts occupied by the Chief Offi­
cers of abolished area Fire Brigades to read "Station
Officer."
That Part II of the Superannuation Committee's Report be
confirmed.
REPORT OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
It was moved by Councillor Telfer, seconded by Councillor
Hannibal, and—
RESOLVED:—
1. That the Report of the Finance Committee for their Meeting
on 25th October, 1934, be received.
»
2. FINANCIAL ADJUSTMENT—EALIXG BOROUGH : That the Coun­
cil approve of the payment of ^500 to Baling Borough
Council in full settlement of all claims for compensation and
financial adjustment arising out of the Middlesex Review
Order, 1934, and that the Clerk of the Council be authorised
to prepare the necessary agreement giving effect to the
arrangement and to affix the Seal of the Council thereto.
3. FINANCIAL REGULATIONS : That the financial regulations now
circulated be approved.
Note.—The financial regulations are printed as an Appendix
hereto.
6th November, 1934.
465
4. SALE OF INVESTMENTS : That the action of the Treasurer in
disposing of 4^ per cent. Irish Free State Land Bonds on
behalf of tKe Council be approved, the Seal of the Council
to be affixed to any necessary transfer.
5. COLLECTION OF RATES : That the arrangements with the
Westminster Bank for the issue of receipts for rates at any
branch office of the Bank be approved.
Councillor
seconded—
Ellement
proposed
and
Councillor
Weston
That further facilities be given for payment of rates at
the Parish Hall, Pinner, preferably during evenings.
The proposition was not put, the Mover and Seconder agree­
ing to its reference to the Finance Committee.
It was moved by Councillor Telfer and seconded by Coun­
cillor Hannibal—
That the Council approve of the borrowing of ^100,000
in one sum for a period of 30 years at ^3 6s. 3d.
per cent, for the purpose of replacing monies
borrowed on short term mortgages under resolution
of the Council at their last Meeting.
Whereupon Councillor Lambert moved
That the motion be referred back to the Finance Com­
mittee for further consideration.
The amendment found no seconder.
Thereupon it was
RESOLVED:—
6. That the Council approve of the borrowing of ^"100,000 in
one sunn for a period of 30 years at ^3 6s. 3d. per cent, for
the purpose of replacing monies borrowed on short term
mortgages under resolution of the Council at their last
Meeting.
7. That Part II of the Finance Committee's Report other than
Section (b) of Paragraph 2, concerning the recommendation
of the Highways Committee upon improvements to water­
courses, be confirmed.
8. That the Report of the Finance Committee for their Meeting
on 25th October, 1934, be received and confirmed.
466
6th November, 1934.
PAYMENTS AUTHORISED.
RESOLVED that accounts on Folio No. 115 of the
Schedule of Accounts, set out in thev Appendix
hereto, be approved for payment and authority given
the Treasurer for issue of Orders on Westminster
Bank, Limited, amounting to ^12,703 6s. 9d. on
the General Account; ^567 i8s. 2tl. on the Loan
Account; and ^25,451 is. gd. on the Housing
(Assisted Scheme) Account.
REPORTS OF REPRESENTATIVES.
Reports, as tabulated below, were received from Representa­
tives of the Council on outside Bodies :—
Report
submitted by
Councillor Charles
Date of
Report
Name of Body
30-10-34
Middlesex Borough and Dis­
trict Councils' Association
Greater London Regional
Planning Committee
National Society of Day
Nurseries
Harrow Education
Committee
ditto
Councillors Webb
and Brady
Councillor Alien
5-11-34
Date of
Meeting
reported
29-10-34
31-10-34
1-11-34
23-10-34
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, HIGH STREET, WEALDSTONE.
Attention drawn to complaints made by ratepayers as to the
condition of the lavatories at the Elementary Schools, High
Street, Wealdstone.
RESOLVED:—
That the Medical Officer of Health be instructed to
look into the matter.
NOTICES OF MOTION.
i. SEATS ON HIGHWAYS : In accordance with notice, it was
moved by Councillor Crosby, and seconded by Councillor
Weston—
That this Council should provide additional seats on its
Public Highways.
The Motion was not put on an undertaking to bring the
matter before the Highways Committee.
467
6th November, 1934.
2. On consideration of the deferred Recommendation of the
Public Health Committee, Councillor Crabb moved, and Coun­
cillor Forbes seconded—
That full powers be delegated to the Public Health Com­
mittee to take all preliminary steps necessary for ob­
taining detailed plans and estimates for submission to
the Council at a later date, and for such purpose to ob­
tain competitive plans, the total expenses incurred in
such preliminary steps not to exceed ^500.
Whereupon the following Amendment was moved by Coun­
cillor Ellis, and seconded by Councillor Smith—
That the Motion be deferred for one month, pending a de­
cision as to the advisability of appointing a Chief Archi­
tectural Assistant to the Surveyor.
Upon the Amendment being put it was declared carried.
3. In accordance with notice, it was moved by Councillor Ellis,
and seconded by Councillor Weston—
That the General Purposes, Establishment and Legal Com­
mittee be instructed to consider and report upon the ad­
visability of appointing a Chief Architectural Assistant
to the Surveyor.
Whereupon Councillor
Hannibal seconded—
Brown
moved,
and
Councillor
That " the Town Planning Committee " be substituted for
" the General Purposes, Legal and Establishment Com­
mittee."
Upon the Amendment being put it was declared lost.
Thereupon it was
RESOLVED:—
That the General Purposes, Establishment and Legal Com­
mittee be instructed to consider and report upon the
advisability of appointing a Chief Architectural Assistant
to the Surveyor.
DOCUMENTS FOR SEALING.
RESOLVED:—
That the Seal of the Council be affixed to the following
documents :—
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6th November, 1934.
(a) Combined Drainage Agreements duly executed by the under­
mentioned persons :—
Messrs. Paul Harrison & Co., Ltd., in respect of 4
houses, Box Tree Road, Harrow Weald. (Plan
No. 7593.)
The Metropolitan Railway Country Estates, Limited,
in respect of 26 houses, Village Way and Downs
Avenue, Pinner. (Plans Nod. 7762 and 7764.)
Mr. C. Ward, in respect of 4 houses, Sylvia Avenue,
Pinner. (Plan No. 42ga).
Mr. A. G. WT hite, in respect of 12 houses, Exeter Road,
Pinner. (Plans Nod. 552 and 5523.)
Messrs. Wonder Homes, Ltd., in respect of 46 houses,
Streatfield Road, Ken ton. (Plan No. 604.)
Mr. A. E. Warner, in respect of 12 flats, off Glebe
Road, Stanmore. (Plan No. 659.)
Mr. H. M. R. Pothecary, in respect of 2 shops, Church
Road, Stananore. (Plan No. 662.)
Mr. L. Jones, in respect of 6 houses, Bacon Lane, Stan­
more. (Plan No. 666.)
Dr. G. E. Hammond & Messrs. Pratt, in respect of 3
houses, College Avenue and Park Crescent,
Harrow Weald. (Plan No. 672.)
Messrs. William Spencer, Ltd., in respect of 16 houses,
Village Way, Pinner. (Plan No. 677.)
Mr. R. C. E. Gary, in respect of 5 houses, Cannon Lane,
Pinner. (Plan No. 737.)
Messrs. E. B. Burge, Ltd., in respect of 88 houses,
off Rayners Lane, Pinner. (Plan No. 7393.)
Mr. R. C. E. Gary, in respect of 10 houses, Chestnut
Drive, Pinner. (Plan No. 745.)
Messrs. John Laing & Son, Ltd., in respect of 4 houses,
Bromefield, Stanmore. (Plan Xo. 788.)
Messrs. Warwick Estates, Ltd., in respect of 9 shops,
Belmont Circus, Kenton Lane, Harrow Weald.
(Plan No. 789.)
(b) Deeds of Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial in the under­
mentioned Grave Spaces at the old Cemetery, Pinner Road,
Harrow :—
469
6th November, 1934.
No.
74—H. C. Knight.
5099—D. W. King.
58—Mrs. C. C. Furniss.
3610—T. Bromberg.
3618—Mrs. E. Fulcher.
3890—Mrs. H. Swann.
5084—E. J. Rennie.
(c) Deeds of Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial in the under­
mentioned Grave Spaces at Wealdstone Cemetery :—
No.
A.G.74878—W. G. Hindes.
A.G./4879—Ditto.
A.G.74880—G. H. C. Chapman.
A.G./488i—G. T. W. H. Kimber.
..?>,.
B.E./3572—Mrs. M. K. Davey.
(d) Deeds of Grant of Exclusive Right of Burial in the under­
mentioned Grave Spaces at the new Cemetery, Pinner Road,
North Harrow :—
No.
G.6/I30—Mrs. F. M. Butler.
0.2/56 —G. Roberts.
0.2/13 —A. E. Wainwright.
E -3/I S9—Mrs- D - Philip.
E.s/io —Mrs. J. C. Watkins.
(c) Agreements, as under, for the construction and dedication
of roads :—
The Artizans', Labourers' and General Dwellings, Co.,
Ltd., in respect of Woodhall Gate, Marsworth
Avenue and Linkway, Pinnerwood Park, Pinner.
A. J. King, in respect of Mead Close, Harrow Weald.
H. S. Rendell & Sons, Ltd., in respect of Roch Avenue,
Stanmore.
Comben & Wakeling, Ltd., in respect of new roads,
Hatch End Park Estate, Harrow Weald.
(/) Supplemental Agreement relating to the reservation and
ultimate acquisition of the Pinner Hill Golf Course, a part
(Pinner Hill Golf Club, Ltd.,
of the " Green Girdle '.
Guardian Assurance Co., Ltd., Middlesex County Council
and the Council.)
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6th November, 1934.
((/) Deed of Transfer of land at the junction of Cannon Lane
with the Pinner Bye-Pass, for road widening purposes.
(A. R. Thomas, Ltd., to Council.)
OMNIBUS ROUTE NO. 206.
RESOLVED:—
That representations be made to the London Passenger
Transport Board for a more adequate service of omni­
buses along Route No. 206, operating between South
Harrow Railway Station, the Council's Eastcote Lane
Housing Estate and Rayners Lane.
ROYAL JUBILEE, 1935.
RESOLVED:—
That the Clerk be instructed to ascertain what expenditure
the Minister of Health will permit local authorities to
incur in celebrations on the occasion of the coming
Royal Jubilee.