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CHAIRMEN'S APPOINTMENTS PANEL: 2nd May, 1962. Present: Councillors Clack (Chairman of the Establishment Committee) in the Chair, and Mason (Chairman of the Education Sites and Buildings Sub-Committee). Appointment of Senior Technical Assistant, APT. IV: Architectural (Maintenance) Section: In response to public advertisement, six applications were received for this appointment, and three applicants were invited to attend for interview, one of whom did not attend. The Panel, having interviewed the two remaining selected candidates, RESOLVED: That, subject to satisfactory medical examination, to satisfactory references, and to six months' probationary service, Mr. M. B. Thorne be hereby appointed to the post of Senior Technical Assistant in the Architectural (Main­ tenance) Section of the Borough Engineer's Department (to be transferred, on 2nd July, 1962, to the Borough Architect and Planner's Department), at a salary, in accordance with APT. IV (£1,140-£1,310 per annum, plus "weighting"), commencing at £1,295 per annum, inclusive of "weighting"; an approved "essen­ tial user" motor car mileage allowance being attached to this post.

(Signed) Chairman.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE: 28th May, 1962. Present: His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Jordan, J.P.); the Deputy Mayor (Councillor Gibbons); Aldermen Bailey, J.P., Mrs. Nott Cock, Collins, Cutler, C.C., Grainger, Kingett, C.C., Miller and Sheldrake; Councillors F. S. Davies, Mrs. Edwards, Fawthrop, Mrs. Haslam, Jones, Joyner, Lovell, Mote and Rees.

PART I.—RECOMMENDATIONS. RECOMMENDATION I: Appointment of Representatives on Outside Bodies. Resolved to RECOMMEND: That the following Members of the Council be appointed as representa­ tives on the under-mentioned bodies, to hold office until the appointment of their successors in 1963, or prior retirement, as the case may be: — Name of Body Representatives Middlesex Borough and District His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Councils Association Jordan, J.P.). Harrow Citizens' Advice Bureaux Alderman Collins; Councillor Mrs. (Executive Committee) Edwards. Harrow Local Archives Committee Aldermen Bailey, J.P., and Miller; Councillor Rees. Lord Lieutenant's Committee in con- His Worship the Mayor (Alderman nection with welfare arrangements Jordan, J.P.); Aldermen Alien, for the benefit of Territorial and J.P., and MacRae; Councillor Auxiliary Forces personnel Mote. 197 GENERAL PURPOSES

Name of Body Representatives Central Middlesex Marriage Guid­ Alderman Miller; Councillors Mrs. ance Council (Executive Commit­ Davies and Hart. tee) Middlesex Victoria County History Aldermen Mrs. Nott Cock and Council Collins. Harrow, Wembley and District Post Alderman Mrs. Nott Cock, Office Advisory Committee Edgware Post Office Advisory Com­ Councillor Rees. mittee The Working Men's College, Euston His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Jordan, J.P.). Breakspear Crematorium Joint Com­ Aldermen Collins, Cutler, C.C., mittee Gange, J.P., and Mrs. Potts, M.B.E.; Councillor Galley, C.C.

PART II.—MINUTES. 2158. Election of Chairman: His Worship the Mayor in the Chair, RESOLVED: That Alderman Cutler, C.C, be elected Chairman of the Committee for the ensuing Municipal Year. Whereupon Alderman Cutler took the Chair. 2159. Election of Vice-chairman: RESOLVED: That Alderman Miller be elected Vice-Chairman of the Committee for the ensuing Municipal Year. 2160. Minutes: RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Commit­ tee held on 15th May, 1962, having been circulated, be taken as read and signed as a true record. 2161. Appointment of Sub-Committees: RESOLVED: That the following Members be hereby appointed to serve on the under-mentioned Sub- Committees for the ensuing Municipal Year: — (a) Civic Centre Sub-Committee: Terms of Reference: To consider and report upon all matters relating to the provision of a Civic Centre. Membership: Aldermen Alien, J.P., Bailey, J.P., Cutler, C.C. (ex-officio), Grainger, Kingett, C.C., and Miller; Councillors Joyner, Lovell, Mote and Rees; plus the Chairmen of the Housing and Public Health Committees. (b) Law and Parliamentary Sub-Committee: Terms of Reference: To consider and report on matters relating to (i) Parliamentary Bills and other matters affecting the duties and status of the Corporation ; (ii) High Court litigation in which the Corporation may be involved; (iii) Parliamentary and Local Elections; and (iv) Registration of Electors. Membership: Aldermen Alien, J.P., Collins, Cutler, C.C. (ex-officio), Grainger, Miller and Sheldrake; Councillors Fawthrop, Jones and Lovell. (c) Assembly Halls Sub-Committee: Terms of Reference: To consider and report as to the management and control of the Belmont, North Harrow and Tenby Assembly Halls; and to allocate the lettings of such halls, pro­ vided that any refusal of an application to hire, other than on the grounds of previous booking for the date required, shall be the subject of a recom­ mendation to the main Committee. GENERAL PURPOSES 198

Membership: Aldermen Bailey, J.P., Mrs. Nott Cock, Collins, Cutler, C.C. (ex-officio); Councillors Fawthrop and Mrs. Haslam. (d) Harvist Estate Sub-Committee: Terms of Reference: To consider matters in regard to the administration of the Harvist Estate, and to make recommendations thereon to the main Committee. Membership: Aldermen Alien, J.P., Cutler, C.C. (ex-officio), and Kingett, C.C.; Councillors Mrs. Haslam, Jones and Joyner. 2162. Special Ad Hoc (Welfare) Committee re Welfare Services for Old People in the Borough: Terms of Reference: To be responsible for the periodical review of the Old People's Welfare Services provided in the Borough; and to familiarise themselves with, and keep abreast of, develop­ ments in regard to all welfare services provided by the various Statutory Bodies (including Middlesex County Council) and voluntary bodies, and to report, as and when necessary, thereon to the General Purposes Com­ mittee. RESOLVED: That the following be appointed representatives of this Committee to serve on the above-named Special Committee for the ensuing Municipal Year: — Alderman Grainger and Councillor Lovell. 2163. Special Sub-Committee re Improvement of Public Services and Ameni­ ties at the Elstree Housing Estate: Terms of Reference: To investigate possible methods of improving all the public services and amenities available to the residents of the Elstree Housing Estate, and for this purpose to consult with the Elstree Rural District Council, Hendon Borough Council, Middlesex County Council and Hertfordshire County Council; and to report with appropriate recommendations to the General Purposes Committee. RESOLVED: That the Chairman (Alderman Cutler, C.C.) or, in the event of his inability to attend, the Vice-Chairman (Alderman Miller) be appointed to serve on the above-mentioned Special Sub-Committee for the ensuing Municipal Year. (Signed) Chairman.

GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE: 7th June, 1962. Present: The Deputy Mayor (Councillor Gibbons); Aldermen Cutler, C.C. (in the Chair), Mrs. Nott Cock, Collins, Grainger, Kingett, C.C., and Miller; Councillors F. S. Davies, Mrs. Edwards, Fawthrop, Mrs. Haslam, Jones, Joyner, Lovell, Mote and Rees.

PART I.—RECOMMENDATIONS. RECOMMENDATION I: Appointment of Representatives on Outside Bodies. With reference to recommendation I of the report of your Committee, dated 28th May, 1962, it is now proposed to make the following alterations in the names of representatives on the outside bodies named below, for the Municipal Year, 1962/63, viz.: — Name of Body Amendment Harrow Local Archives Committee Substitute the name of Councillor Stenhouse for that of Alderman Miller. 199 GENERAL PURPOSES Name of Body Amendment Central Middlesex Marriage Quid- Substitute the name of Councillor ance Council (Executive Commit- Hill for that of Alderman Miller, tee) ... Resolved to RECOMMEND: That the Council hereby approve the alterations in the names of representa­ tives of the Council on two outside bodies, during the Municipal Year, 1962/63, as specified in the report of the General Purposes Committee of 7th June, 1962. RECOMMENDATION II: Rental Charges for Central Switchboard: Sup­ plementary Estimate. When your Committee's revenue estimates for 1962/63 were being prepared, it was known that telephone rental charges would be increased on accounts rendered on, or after, 1st November, 1961; and the Post Office were asked to provide particulars of the revised scales of charges affecting the Corporation's installation. The information provided and used in compiling the estimates did not, in fact, include the effect of the increased rental charges which, it is estimated, will involve an increase of £760 in a full year over the sum provided in the estimates. Your Committee regret there is no alternative but to seek the approval of the Council to a supplementary estimate to cover this additional estimated expenditure in the present financial year. Resolved to RECOMMEND: That the Council hereby approve a supplementary estimate of £760 to cover the estimated cost of increased rental charges for the Corporation's central switchboard installation during the present financial year. (Note: The Finance Committee raise no objection to this supplementary estimate.) RECOMMENDATION III: Charities: Appointment of Representative Trustees. The Council are empowered, by Schemes made by the Charity Commis­ sioners, to appoint Representative Trustees on each of the under-mentioned Charities, upon the nomination of the Councillors for the time being of the Stanmore North Ward; and the Councillors for that Ward have made the nominations shown hereunder for the appointment of Trustees, to fill one vacancy on each of the Charities named below: (1) Richard Franklyn Charity: The Deputy Mayor (Councillor Gibbons) is nominated for appointment as a Representative Trustee for a period of four years, commencing on 29th June, 1962, the term of office of a former Representative Trustee (Mrs. J. M. Burton) having expired. (2) Sir Lancelot Lake Charity: The term of office of Councillor F. L. Rees, F.Inst.D., M.S.M.A., as a Representative Trustee on this Charity has expired, and he has been nominated for reappointment for a further period of four years from 29th June, 1962. Your Committee concur in the above-mentioned nominations and recom­ mend as follows: — Resolved to RECOMMEND: That, in pursuance of the Schemes regulating the under-mentioned Charities, and upon the nomination of the Councillors for the Stanmore North Ward, the Council hereby appoint the persons named hereunder as GENERAL PURPOSES 200 Representative Trustees of the respective Charities, each to hold office for a term of four years commencing on 29th June, 1962: — Charity Representative Trustee Richard Franklyn ... The Deputy Mayor (Councillor G. F. Gibbons). Sir Lancelot Lake ... Councillor Rees, F.Inst.D., M.S.M.A. RECOMMENDATION IV: Standing Orders: Order of Reference of the Public Relations Committee. By resolution 2372 (I) (21st December, 1961), the Council agreed to sub­ stitute, for a trial period of six months, the following paragraph for paragraph (iii) of the Order of Reference of the Public Relations Committee: — (iii) To consider and make recommendations to the Council as to press relations generally; provided, however, that the Town Clerk shall release to the local Press (as soon as possible after the meeting of any Committee, and the Chairman of the Committee has approved the Committee's report, and before the Committee's report is printed) such factual decisions of a Committee upon any matter within the delegated functions of such Com­ mittee as they shall indicate during the Committee to the Town Clerk, provided also that each item so indicated shall be given a distinguishing mark in the Committee's printed report. Your Committee consider that insufficient time has elapsed to enable a full assessment to be made of the operation of the revised procedure for the dis­ semination of information to the local Press in advance of Council meetings, and it is recommended that the substitute paragraph (iii) above should continue in operation for a further six months, by which time your Committee should be in a better position to judge its efficacy. Resolved to RECOMMEND: That the Council hereby agree to extend for a period of six months, the operation of the revised paragraph (iii) of the Order of Reference of the Public Relations Committee, as approved by Council resolution 2372 (I) (21st December, 1961); and that the General Purposes Committee be instructed to review the operation of the above-mentioned revised Order of Reference to the Public Relations Committee before the expiration of the period referred to above. RECOMMENDATION V: Redevelopment of Central Harrow: Purchase of 30, College Road, Harrow. This property is within the proposed Comprehensive Development Area at Central Harrow, and the freehold interest has been offered to the Council, with vacant possession. The existing semi-detached building on the site is of two storeys and com­ prises twelve rooms, a kitchen, bathroom and two W.C.s, and a garage, on a site covering an area of 5,500 sq. ft. The premises are conveniently placed and would provide a very useful site, in due course, in connection with the redevelopment of Central Harrow. Meanwhile, an enquiry has been received for a short-term lease of the premises, and your Committee recommend the Council to acquire the property in advance of requirements and to agree, in principle, to grant a short-term lease thereof, on terms to be agreed by the District Valuer, which will, of course, be reported to the Council at a later meeting. Resolved to RECOMMEND: (1) That the Council hereby agree to acquire, by agreement, pursuant to section 14 of the Middlesex County Council Act, 1961, the freehold interest 201 GENERAL PURPOSES

in the under-mentioned property, on terms approved by the District Valuer, as set out below: — Purchase Terms in accordance with the pro- Property visions of the Land Compensation Act, 1961. 30, College Road, Harrow. £24,750, plus the proper legal costs of the Vendor. The property is sold subject to a perpetual right of way along the passage 8 ft. wide on the east side of 30, College Road. (2) That the Council agree, in principle, to grant a short-term lease of the above-mentioned premises on terms to be arranged by the District Valuer. (Note: The Finance Committee recommend that this expenditure be met by loan.)

RECOMMENDATION VI: Territorial Army Units in the Borough: Adoption of Units by Townspeople. The Council have, on two previous occasions, " adopted," on behalf of the townspeople of Harrow, units of the Territorial and Auxiliary Forces stationed in the Borough, to the intent that the Council pledge their full support to a scheme proposed by the Lord Lieutenant of the County of Middlesex to encourage a fuller understanding and relationship between members of such Forces and the townspeople of Harrow. Your Committee recommend that the Council should, on behalf of the Burgesses of Harrow, also adopt the under-mentioned units now stationed in the Borough: — " B " Company. 1st Bn. London Scottish (T.A.). 130 Corps Field Park Squadron R.E. (T.A.). H.Q. 82 (County of Middlesex) Company. W.R.A.C. (T.A.). It is hoped to arrange a ceremony of " adoption " later in the year, and your Committee now recommend the Council to pass the following resolu­ tion:— Resolved to RECOMMEND: That the Council hereby adopt, on behalf of the Burgesses of Harrow, the following units of the Territorial and Auxiliary Forces, namely, " B " Company. 1st Bn. London Scottish (T.A.); 130 Corps Field Park Squadron R.E. (T.A.); H.Q. 82 (County of Middlesex) Company. W.R.A.C. (T.A.); to the intent that the Council pledge their full support to the scheme inaugurated by Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant of the County of Middlesex to encourage a fuller understanding and relationship between the members of such units and the Burgesses of the Borough; and that the Corporate Common Seal of the Council be affixed to a suitable engrossment of this resolution.

RECOMMENDATION VII: Future Use of the " Calenders," Heathbourne Road, Bushey Heath, for Old People. Your Committee are very glad to report that planning permission has been obtained for the use of the " Callanders," Heathbourne Road, Bushey GENERAL PURPOSES 202

Heath, as an old people's home, subject only to minor highway conditions. The property comprises a large detached house, in good repair, standing in about 2% acres, and has been handed over to the Corporation by Mrs. D. Holmes (now living in Bournemouth) under a Deed of Gift which stipulates that the property shall be used as a Home for elderly persons. Your Committee have considered alternative suggestions, outlined in a special report by the Town Clerk, either of which would effectively meet the wishes of the donor, namely that the property should be used to provide accommodation for— (a) the infirm, and those in need of care and attention; or (b) those able to look after themselves in housing accommodation suitable to their needs. Generally speaking, old people in category (a) above are welfare cases and are, therefore, within the legal province of the Welfare Authority. Your Com­ mittee, therefore, feel that the property should be used to provide accommoda­ tion of a type suitable for old people who are within category (b), of whom there are many on the Council's waiting list for accommodation. If the Council are in agreement with this suggested course, your Committee further propose that the Council should themselves, through the Housing Committee, undertake any necessary conversions or adaptations to the premises, and manage the accommodation under the powers available in the Housing Acts, without the assistance of either of the existing Housing Associations in the Borough, or by forming a Housing Association specifically for the purpose. The Housing Committee would, no doubt, arrange for the Borough Architect and Planner to report first to them in the matter; and, of course, the Borough Treasurer would also have to report upon the financial implications. It will be appreciated that, if the course now recommended is adopted, and should the occasion arise that welfare functions are conferred upon the Coun­ cil, it would be possible, if the Council then so desired, to vary or extend the accommodation at the " Callanders " to render it suitable for infirm old people in need of care and attention not otherwise available to them. The Town Clerk also reported that Mrs. Holmes does not wish her generous gift to be the occasion of any civic handing over of the title deeds; but she would appreciate the speedy commencement of the use of the property for the purpose for which she has presented it to the Corporation, when she would be delighted to visit it. Resolved to RECOMMEND: (1) That in the first instance, bearing in mind the possibility that increased functions may be conferred upon the Borough Council, the Housing Com­ mittee be asked to assume responsibility for converting and managing the " Callanders," Heathbourne Road, Bushey Heath, as an old people's home, under the powers available in the Housing Acts, with the benefit of all available grants. (2) That the Town Clerk be instructed to seek the assurance of Middlesex County Council that financial assistance will be forthcoming in connection with the above-mentioned proposal, pursuant to the County Council's scheme of grants, dated 30th December, 1959. (3) That the best thanks of the Council, on behalf of the people of Harrow, be conveyed to Mrs. Dorothy Holmes for her most generous public gift of the " Callanders." 203 GENERAL PURPOSES

PART H.—MINUTES. (Note: The letter " P " above a resolution indicates that the item has, with the Committee's consent, been released to the local Press in advance of the Council Meeting on 28th June, 1962.) 2164. Minutes: RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting held on 28th May, 1962, having been circulated, be taken as read and signed as a correct record. 2165. Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip: With reference to resolution 1955 (21st September, 1961) wherein the Committee agreed not to press for a formal Land Registry Transfer of the Corporation's one-third joint interest in the freehold of the Breakspear Crematorium, but to rely on an option to call for such a Transfer at any time upon payment of costs, and to have the Land Register noted, the Town Clerk reported (i) that the Agreement, reconstituting the Breakspear Crematorium Joint Committee to include Harrow as a Member, had been submitted to the Inland Revenue, and that stamp duty had been assessed, on an ad valorum basis, at £689 10s.; and (ii) that the Clerks to the other two Constituent Authorities (i.e. Uxbridge Town Council, and Ruislip-Northwood Urban District Council) contend that the whole of the stamp duty should be paid by Harrow, as being in the position of " purchaser." The Town Clerk further reported that the present arrangement with the Breakspear Crematorium Joint Committee could rest satisfactorily on the basis of correspondence, thus avoiding the necessity of a formal Agreement. RESOLVED: That no action be taken in the matter.

P 2166. Riding Establishments Act, 1939: The Town Clerk reported (a) that the above-mentioned Act confers upon Local Authorities power to instruct veterinary surgeons to inspect riding establishments; and to bring proceed­ ings in respect of various offences created by section 2, when horses at these establishments are in a condition that riding them, or using them for the purposes of instruction in riding may give rise to suffering; and (b) that the Minister of Housing and Local Government had issued a recent circular calling attention to the provisions of the Act. The Chief Public Health Inspector reported generally upon the riding establishments in the Borough which are known to the Public Health Department. RESOLVED: That the Chief Public Health Inspector be instructed to inspect all riding establishments in the Borough, and to report thereon to the Public Health Committee; and that consideration of the matter be deferred mean­ while.

2167. London Diocesan Council for Voluntary Religious Education: The Town Clerk reported that the former Chairman (Alderman Grainger) had granted permission for the use of the lawn in front of Harrow Weald Lodge on Saturday, 26th May, 1962, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., for afternoon tea to be given to a small number of parochial representatives by the Vicar of All Saints, Harrow Weald. RESOLVED: That the Chairman's action be approved and confirmed. GENERAL PURPOSES 204 2168. Revision of Standing Orders: RESOLVED: That the Law and Parlia­ mentary Sub-Committee be asked to examine the Council's Standing Orders, and to report to this Committee with any recommendations for revision thereof. 2169. Date of Borough Council Elections, 1963: RESOLVED: That the Committee receive the report of the Town Clerk that the Home Secretary had fixed Thursday, 9th May, 1963, for Borough Elections in England and Wales. 2170. Borough Flag: The Town Clerk (a) submitted the Borough Flag for inspection by the Committee; and (b) submitted a list of days upon which flags are to be flown on Government buildings, and sought the instructions of the Committee as to occasions in the year upon which the Borough Flag should be flown. RESOLVED: That the Borough Flag be placed on display in the Council Chamber at the Council Meeting to be held on 28th June, 1962; and that the Committee defer, until the next meeting, settling a list of occasions upon which the Borough Flag shall be flown. 2171. Old People's Welfare: " Meals-on-Wheels " Service: The Town Clerk referred to resolution 2133 (2) (5th April, 1962) wherein the Committee instructed the Borough Engineer to arrange, at a cost not exceeding £25, for electrical wiring and the installation of equipment at Tenby Assembly Hall, to be used for keeping hot, mid-day meals to be served to infirm old people in the Borough by the " Meals-on-Wheels " Service, and reported that, at the Council Meeting on 27th April, 1962, the Chairman agreed to reconsider this matter, and also the question of widening the entrance gates at this Assembly Hall. The Chairman suggested that a meeting between the persons concerned, at Tenby Assembly Hall, might be advisable. RESOLVED: That the Chairman be asked to meet, at Tenby Assembly Hall, the Chairman of the Harrow Old People's Welfare Committee, the Chairman of the Meals Service Sub-Committee, the local Organiser of the W.V.S., with such other persons and officers as he may consider necessary, for discussion of these matters; and that he be authorised to give a decision thereon. 2172. Housing (Financial Provisions) Act, 1948, Section 43: Scheme for Mortgage Loans for House Purchase: The Town Clerk referred to resolution 2137 (5th April, 1962) wherein the Committee received a report of the Civic Centre Sub-Committee that the owner-occupiers of certain properties in the Poets' Corner Area who desired a mortgage to acquire alternative premises had asked whether, in spite of the temporary cessation of the Council's Mortgage Scheme, it would be possible for their cases to be treated excep­ tionally; and reported that, on 9th April, 1962, the Finance Committee had agreed to reconsider, at their next ordinary meeting, the question of re­ opening, either wholly or in part, the Mortgage Scheme; and that the Finance Committee had also declared themselves willing, in principle, to consider each of the individual cases mentioned above, on their merits, in conjunction with reports from the Chief Officers. RESOLVED: That the report be received. 2173. Financial Estimates, 1962/63: RESOLVED: That the Committee receive, and note, resolution 1715 (9th April, 1962) of the Finance Committee. 205 GENERAL PURPOSES 2174. High Court Litigation: The Town Clerk reported orally upon the present position in the various litigious cases, and sought the instructions of the Committee. RESOLVED: That the Town Clerk's oral report be received; and that he be authorised to proceed as now instructed.

2175. Committee Attendances of Chief Officers: In view of the reduced number of Council and Committee cycles, and having regard to the re­ organisation, consequent upon the appointment of new Chief Officers, effective from 2nd July, 1962, and in the interests of efficient administration. RESOLVED: (A) That the Chief Officers be respectively instructed to attend, in person, the following meetings, and also all other Committees, at the request of the Chairmen: — THE TOWN CLERK: (i) Council; (ii) General Purposes Committee and its Civic Centre, Law and Parlia­ mentary, and Harvist Estate Sub-Committees; (iii) Finance Committee; (iv) Establishment Committee; (v) Public Relations Committee; (vi) Redevelopment Committee; (vii) Education Committee; (viii) Appeals Committee; and (ix) Rent Restrictions Acts Committee. THE BOROUGH ARCHITECT: (i) Council; (ii) Housing Committee and its Sub-Committees, as necessary; (iii) Planning Committee; (iv) Finance Committee; (v) Redevelopment Committee; (vi) General Purposes Committee and its Civic Centre Sub-Committee; (vii) Establishment Committee and its Sub-Committees, as necessary; and (viii) Highways and Cleansing Committee. THE BOROUGH ENGINEER AND SURVEYOR: (i) Council; (ii) Highways and Cleansing Committee and its Sub-Committees; (iii) General Purposes Committee and its Sub-Committees; (iv) Planning Committee; (v) Finance Committee; (vi) Establishment Committee and its Sub-Committees, as necessary; (vii) Redevelopment Committee; and (viii) Open Spaces Committee. GENERAL PURPOSES 206

THE BOROUGH TREASURER: (i) Council; (ii) Finance Committee; (iii) Establishment Committee; and (iv) General Purposes Committee. THE MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH: (i) Council; (ii) Public Health Committee and its Sub-Committees; and (iii) Establishment Committee and its Sub-Committees, as necessary. In regard to the other Standing Committees, the Chief Officer concerned shall be represented by his Deputy, or some other suitably qualified Senior Officer of his Department, approved by the Chairman. (B) The Chief Officers shall also attend meetings of all Committees, Sub- Committees and Ad Hoc Committees where in the opinion of the Chairman, or of the Chief Officer concerned, their attendance is necessary or desirable. (C) Where, for good reason, a Chief Officer cannot attend a Committee, or Sub-Committee, in person, he shall be represented by his Deputy, or some other suitably qualified Senior Officer of his Department, approved by the Chairman. (D) That this resolution be incorporated in the Duties of Chief Officers and Regulations relating thereto annexed to the Standing Orders of the Council at pp. 98 et seq. 2176. Proposed Acquisition of 59, Palmerston Road, Wealdstone, for Re­ location of Non-conforming Industrial Uses: With reference to resolution 2100 (22nd February, 1962) the Borough Engineer submitted particulars of preliminary negotiations which he had had with the County Valuer for the purchase of the industrial site at 59, Palmerston Road, by the Corporation. RESOLVED: That the Committee hereby agree, in principle, to acquire 59, Palmerston Road, Wealdstone, from the Middlesex County Council; and that the District Valuer be instructed to open negotiations, on behalf of the Corporation, with the County Valuer. 2177. Land at Palmerston Road, Wealdstone, East of the Salvation Army Citadel: The Borough Engineer reported that a small parcel of land to the west of the former Fire Station, Palmerston Road, may be available for disposal; and that, if acquired, the land would form a valuable addition to adjacent Corporation land fronting Peel Road, by providing a link between Peel Road and Palmerston Road. RESOLVED: That the report be received; and that the Borough Engineer be instructed to open preliminary negotiations for the acquisition of the parcel of land to the west of the Fire Station, Palmerston Road, Wealdstone, referred to above. 2178. North Harrow Assembly Hall: RESOLVED: That the Committee receive the report of the Borough Engineer as to damage and the loss of a small sum of money when these premises were broken into during the weekend of 12th/13th May, 1962; and that a youth had appeared before the Harrow Magistrates in connection with this, and other offences, and was committed for trial at Middlesex Sessions. 207 GENERAL PURPOSES 2179. Proposed Use of Former Fire Station, Palmerston Road, Wealdstone, as an Old People's Workshop: The Borough Engineer: — (a) reported that planning permission for the use of part of the former Fire Station for light assembly work was granted, on 10th April, 1962, for a temporary period of three years; that arrangements had been made whereby the Council may enter the premises, subject to conditions; that the Special Sub-Committee re Workshops for the Elderly (of the Harrow Old People's Welfare Committee) had asked him to prepare a scheme, with an estimate of cost, to make the building suitable as a workshop; and that, with the consent of the Chairman (Alderman Cutler, C.C.) he had prepared a scheme for the adaptation of part of the former Fire Station to provide a workroom and office, a medical rest room, and additional toilet facilities; (/>) referred to resolution 2135 (5th April, 1962) whereby the Committee agreed, subject to the approval of the Harrow Old People's Welfare Com­ mittee, to a suggestion for transferring the Co-ordinating Officer for Old People's Services, and her Assistant, from Harrow Weald Lodge to vacant office buildings at the former Fire Station at Palmerston Road; and that a planning application for this use had been submitted; (c) submitted an estimate of the cost of the above-mentioned works of adaptation, and intimated that it was likely that further expenditure will be involved when the type of work has been decided, and the Factories In­ spector's requirements are known; (d) sought the instructions of the Committee, subject to the approval of the Old People's Welfare Committee and to planning consent being obtained, to put the work in hand by direct labour. RESOLVED: That this matter be deferred to enable the project to be considered in greater detail; and that no action be taken meanwhile.

2180. Provision of Additional Office Accommodation at " Cottesmore," Uxbridge Road, Stanmore: The Borough Engineer: — (d) reported that, in connection with the provision of additional office ac­ commodation at " Cottesmore," negotiations had been conducted with sup­ pliers on the basis of a tender for the supply and erection of the requisite prefabricated buildings; that the suppliers have recently indicated that they cannot undertake the whole of the work, as they have had difficulty in finding suitable sub-contractors in the area; but that they would undertake to supply and erect the buildings on prepared foundations; (b) sought the approval of the Committee to negotiate a tender with a building contractor to carry out the necessary work of drainage and to prepare foundations; (c) stated that it was hoped that heating could be by night store, but that the electricity load would be increased to such an extent that it would be necessary for a sub-station to be erected, and suggested, in view of the anticipated short-term life of the buildings that the cost, and difficulty, of providing a sub-station, would not be justified. The Borough Engineer suggested, as an alternative, that a hot-water system might be installed. RESOLVED: That the above-mentioned matters be referred to the Chair­ man for decision, in consultation with the Borough Engineer. GENERAL PURPOSES 208 2181. Harrow Citizens' Advice Bureaux: RESOLVED: That the Committee (1) receive the Statement (now submitted) of Income and Expenditure of the Harrow Citizens' Advice Bureaux for the three months ended 31st March, 1962; (2) note that, for a trial period of six months, it is proposed to run an extra Saturday session at the South Harrow Bureau, from 10.15 a.m. to 12 noon, and that, if this experiment is successful, the arrangement will be made permanent. 2182. Supply of Printed Council Minutes and Committee Reports to Outside Bodies, etc.: The Committee considered applications from Mr. D. W. Jopling, Messrs. Donovan and Denny, Ltd., Messrs. Barr & Mead, and Messrs. Donald L. Davies & Co., Solicitors, to be supplied regularly with copies of the printed Council Minutes and Committee Reports; and a sug­ gestion that County Alderman Clark, who now resides in the Borough, should also be supplied with a volume of each issue of the printed Council Minutes and Committee Reports. RESOLVED: (1) That each of the above-mentioned applications be ap­ proved, at the standard charge (i.e. £12 per annum) save that in the case of Mr. D. W. Jopling and County Alderman Clark, each be offered a regular supply of the printed Minutes and Committee Reports at a charge of one guinea during the present Municipal Year. (2) That the Committee agree to review, at their meeting to be held in January, 1963, the list of organisations and persons who receive copies of the Council's printed Minutes and Committee Reports, and the scale of charges in respect of the supply thereof. 2183. County Library Service: Wealdstone Branch Library: The Town Clerk submitted a letter (8th May, 1962) from the Middlesex County Council, stating (i) that the County Education Committee have included in their plan of library development a proposal for the erection of a new library, with adequate accommodation, on part of the former Grant Road School site; that the site of the proposed library had been appropriated, under the Public Libraries Acts, and that the project had been planned to tender stage; and (ii) that the County Education Committee are satisfied that the erection of the new library at Grant Road should be undertaken as quickly as possible, but before proceeding, they would appreciate this Committee's comments or, if necessary, they would be willing to discuss the matter with this Committee. RESOLVED: That the letter be received; and that the Town Clerk be instructed to inform the Middlesex County Council that this Committee would be willing to discuss the proposal with representatives of the County Council. 2184. Reports of Representatives on Outside Bodies: RESOLVED: That the Committee receive the reports of the under-mentioned Members as to their attendance as representatives of the Council at meetings of the outside bodies detailed below: — Member Outside Body and date of meeting Councillor Jones Eastern Electricity Consultative Council, North-Met Local Committee (16th May, 1962). Councillors Lovell Lord Lieutenant's Committee (1st May, 1962). and Mote 209 GENERAL PURPOSES 185. Report of the Harvist Estate Sub-Committee: RESOLVED: That the Committee receive the report of the Harvist Estate Sub-Committee, dated 7th June, 1962 (appearing in appendix I to this report) and, in so far as the same requires confirmation, and is not otherwise dealt with in this report, be confirmed. t!86. Licensing Act, 1961: Registration of Clubs: The Town Clerk: — (a) reported that Part III of the Licensing Act, 1961, came into force on 1st March, 1962, and replaces Part IX of the Licensing Act, 1953, by provisions which require a club where intoxicating liquor is supplied, to apply to the Magistrates for a certificate of registration, and for the annual renewal thereof, subject to certain exceptions (i.e. a well-established club may be able to obtain a ten-year certificate); (b) reported generally upon the provisions of the Act; and stated that objection to an application for the issue, or renewal, of a registration certi­ ficate may be made on several grounds (the main one of which is mentioned below) by the police, the local authority, or by any person affected by reason of his occupation of, or interest in, other premises, viz.: — That the premises are not suitable and convenient for the purpose, in view of their character and condition, and of the size and nature of the Club. (c) submitted a list of applications from clubs for registration. The Chief Public Health Inspector reported upon inspections which had been made of the premises listed below. RESOLVED: (1) That no objections be raised to applications of the under­ mentioned clubs for registration, pursuant to the Licensing Act, 1961: — (A) Applications from Clubs for Certificates for a Period of One Year. (1) Harrow Council Members' Club, Council Offices, Peel Road, Weald- stone. (Note: The Deputy Mayor (Councillor Gibbons), Aldermen Collins, Cutler, C.C., Grainger and Kingett, C.C., Councillors F. S Davies, Jones, Joyner, Mrs. Haslam, Lovell, Mote and Rees, having declared an interest, took no part in the discussion of this item and did not vote.) (2) W. H. Smith & Sons Sports and Social Club, Preston Road, Harrow. (3) St. Gabriels Catholic Social Club, Northolt Road, South Harrow. (4) Pinner Lawn Tennis Club, Little Moss Lane, Pinner. (5) Hatch End Hard Courts Lawn Tennis Club, Clonard Way, Hatch End. (6) London Transport Aldenham Works Staff Canteen Club, Aldenham Works, Watford By-pass, Elstree. (7) Whitchurch Club, Heron's Field, Whitchurch Lane, Edgware. (8) South Harrow Athletic Club, Valentine Road, South Harrow. (Note: Alderman Miller, having declared an interest, took no part in the discussion of this item, and did not vote.) (9) Elms (Stanmore) Lawn Tennis Club, Pynnacles Close, Stanmore. GENERAL PURPOSES 210 (10) Wembley North Conservative Club Ltd., Churchill Hall, Hawthorn Avenue, Kenton. (Note: Alderman Grainger and Councillor Mrs. Haslam, having declared an interest, took no part in the discussion of this item, and did not vote.) (11) Hatch End Cricket Club, Shaftesbury Playing Fields, Grimsdyke Road, Hatch End. (Note: Councillor Mote, having declared an interest, took no part in the discussion of this item, and did not vote.) (12) Newlands Cricket Club, Chapel Field, High Street, Elstree. (13) Harrow Bridge Club, Northwick Park Road, Harrow. (14) R.A.L.T.A. Sports & Social Club, Newton Buildings, Scott Crescent, Rayners Lane. South Harrow. (15) North Thames Gas (Stanmore) Sports and Social Club, The Holder Station, Marsh Lane, Stanmore. (16) Harrow Bowls Club, Harrow Recreation Ground, Pinner Road, Harrow. (17) Harrow Rugby Football Club, Grove Field, Stanmore Hill, Stanmore. (18) Harrow Weald Lawn Tennis Club, 49/51, College Road. Harrow Weald. (19) Bessborough Cricket Club, Headstone Manor Recreation Ground, Headstone Lane, Harrow. (20) Ministry of Education (Canons Park) Social Club, Government Build­ ings, Honeypot Lane, Stanmore. (21) Parkfield Sports Club, Saddlers Mead, Clonard Way, Hatch End. (22) Stanmore Laboratories of the G.E.C. Co. Ltd., The Grove, Stanmore. (23) Kenton Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club, Kenton Park Road, Kenton. (Note: Councillors Mrs. Haslam and Joyner, having declared an in­ terest, took no part in the discussion of this item, and did not vote.) (24) Harrow Town Football Club, Earlsmead Sports Ground, Earlsmead, South Harrow. (Note: Aldermen Cutler, C.C., and Grainger, having declared an interest, took no part in the discussion of this item, and did not vote.) (25) Windsock Club R.A.F. Association (Harrow & District Branch), Eastcote Avenue, South Harrow. (Note: Councillor Joyner, having declared an interest, took no part in the discussion of this item, and did not vote.) (26) Harrow Cricket Club, Wood End Road, Harrow. (Note: Alderman Cutler, C.C., and Councillor Jones, having declared an interest, took no part in the discussion of this item, and did not vote.) (B) Applications from Clubs continuously registered under the previous Law for 25 years, and applying for a Certificate for a period of 10 years. (27) Stanmore Institute Club, 25, The Broadway, Stanmore. (28) Wealdstone Ex-Service Club, Ltd., 15, Headstone Drive, Wealdstone. 211 GENERAL PURPOSES (29) Pinner Conservative Club, 64, High Street, Pinner. (Note: Alderman Cutler, C.C., and Councillor Mote, having declared an interest, took no part in the discussion of this item, and did not vote.) (30) Grimsdyke Golf Club, Oxhey Lane, Hatch End. (31) Tithe Farm Social Club Ltd., Lucas Avenue, Harrow. (32) British Legion (Harrow) Club Ltd., 76, Northolt Road, South Harrow. (33) Edgware and District Ex-Service Men's Club Ltd., Bacon Lane, Edgware. (34) Lower Mead Social Club, Station Road, Harrow. (Note: Alderman Grainger, having declared an interest, took no part in the discussion of this item, and did not vote.) (35) Edgware Constitutional Club Ltd., 49/51, Manor Park Crescent, Edgware. (36) United Services Club, Pinner, Ltd., Leighton Avenue, Pinner. (Note: Councillor Mote, having declared an interest, took no part in the discussion of this item, and did not vote.) (37) Stanmore Golf Club, 29, Gordon Avenue, Stanmore. (38) Herga Lawn Tennis Club, Courtfield Avenue, Harrow. (39) Old Harrovian Club, Field House South, West Street, Harrow. (40) Old Lyonian Association, 74, Pinner View, Harrow. (41 Old Gaytonians' Association, Old Gaytonians' Pavilion, South Vale, Sudbury Hill, Harrow. (Note: Alderman Cutler, C.C., having declared an interest, took no part in the discussion of this item, and did not vote.) (42) Pinner Bridge Club, 103, Marsh Road, Pinner. (43) North Harrow Home Guard Club, Station Road, North Harrow. (44) British Railways Staff Association, Headstone Lane Branch, Headstone Lane, Harrow. (45) Pinner Hill Golf Club, Pinner Hill. (Note: Alderman Cutler, C.C., having declared an interest, took no part in the discussion of this item, and did not vote.) (46) Harrow Town Cricket and Lawn Tennis Club, Rayners Lane, Harrow. (47) Harrow Weald War Memorial Club. Memorial Hall, High Road, Harrow Weald. (2) That the attention of the Open Spaces Committee be called to appli­ cations numbered (11) and (19) above, with the observations of the Chief Public Health Inspector thereon; and that the Chief Public Health Inspector be asked to report further upon the condition of the premises referred to in application (44).

2187. Re-location of Non-conforming Industry: Harwood Press, West Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill: The Town Clerk reported that the Planning Committee had invited this Committee to consider whether Messrs. Harwood Press (now occupying premises in a residential area) should be offered a site at the North Thames Gas Board land, Northolt Road, South Harrow, which this Com­ mittee have agreed, in principle, to acquire for re-locating non-conforming industries; and that the Planning Committee had also suggested that, in the GENERAL PURPOSES 212 event of this Committee agreeing to " earmark " a site at the North Thames Gas Board land for Messrs. Harwood Press, they should also consider the question of acquiring Messrs. Harwood Press's existing premises. RESOLVED: That the Committee hereby agree, in principle, to reserve a site at the North Thames Gas Board land for the re-location of Messrs. Harwood Press; and that the Committee also agree to consider, in due course, the question of acquiring the Company's existing premises at West Street, Harrow-on-the-Hill.

2188. North Thames Gas Board Land, Northolt Road, South Harrow: The Town Clerk reported that the County Valuer had recently intimated that the County Council would be interested in acquiring part of this land for an adult training centre and workshops, and sought the instructions of the Committee as to whether the area (about one acre) required by the County Council for this purpose should be excluded from the negotiations which the District Valuer is now conducting on behalf of the Corporation for the acquisition of the Gas Board land. The Borough Engineer reported that the site which the County Valuer had in mind might prejudice the comprehensive development of the whole site; and that a layout plan should be prepared. RESOLVED: That the Committee hereby agree to give sympathetic con­ sideration to the County Council's request at a later date when all other proposals are before the Committee for the development of the whole site.

2189. Small Lotteries and Gaming Act, 1956: Applications for Registration: The Town Clerk reported that the Chairman had, under resolution 575 (27th September, 1956), authorised the registration of the under-mentioned Societies, pursuant to the Small Lotteries and Gaming Act, 1956, for the conduct of lotteries under the Act, subject to report to this Committee for confirmation: — Date of Number Registration Name of Society Objects of Society 203 18.4.62 Elstree Hill Estate To further the after- Youth Association school activities and recreation for the youth of this Estate. 204 26.4.62 Oakdale (Northwood) Athletic activity in Cricket Club cricket. 205 7.6.62 Harrow Hospital Gar- In aid of the Nurses' den Fete Committee Recreation Hall Fund. RESOLVED: That the action of the Chairman reported above be approved and confirmed.

2190. Betting and Gaming Act, 1960: Permit for Provision of Amusements with Prizes: The Town Clerk submitted applications for permits for pro­ viding amusements, with prizes, at 344, Pinner Road, North Harrow, and at 60, Pinner Green, Pinner; and reported that the appropriate fee (£1) had been paid in each of the above-mentioned cases; and that both applications appear to be in order. 213 GENERAL PURPOSES

RESOLVED: (1) That, pursuant to section 24 and the Third Schedule of the Betting and Gaming Act, 1960, permits be granted for a period of three years from 1st July, 1962, in each of the under-mentioned cases, subject to the conditions contained in the said section 24 and the appropriate provisions of the Third Schedule of the Act: — Applicant Premises Purpose Mr. E. Eckersall The Snack Bar, 344, Providing amusement (i.e. Pinner Road, North two amusement machines Harrow (pin tables)) with prizes. Mrs. K. J. Pearce Popular Cafe", 60, Pin- Providing amusement (i.e. ner Green, Pinner two amusement machines (pin tables)) with prizes. (2) That the Police be informed of the grant of these permits, and that they be requested regularly to inspect the amusement machines to ensure that they are operated in accordance with the Act.

191. National Productivity Year, 1962/63: Local Committee: The Town Clerk reported that a Committee, representative of local commercial and industrial interests, had been set up in Harrow, in connection with National Productivity Year, 1962/63, with the general object of " bringing home to the community an awareness of the direct and immediate consideration between our standard of living and the productivity of industry and com­ merce "; and sought the instructions of the Committee as to whether they desired to be represented on this body. RESOLVED: That Councillor Jones be nominated to serve upon the above- mentioned Local Committee in connection with National Productivity Year, 1962/63.

192. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors: The Town Clerk submitted an invitation from this organisation for the appointment of one appropriate officer of the Corporation to attend the annual Conference of the Institution, at the University of Liverpool, on 18th to 20th July, 1962, inclusive. RESOLVED: That the invitation be received, but not accepted.

193. Harrow Baptist Church: Annual Flower Show: The Town Clerk (i) submitted a letter from the Harrow Baptist Church, College Road, Harrow, stating that their annual Flower Show would be held on Saturday, 15th September, 1962; and enquiring whether the Committee would arrange a display at the Flower Show of the Corporation's Regalia, and miniature exhibition of civic interest; and (ii) reported that the letter also invites His Worship the Mayor to perform the opening ceremony. RESOLVED: That the Town Clerk be instructed to inform the organisers of the above-mentioned Flower Show that the Committee regret they are unable to arrange a display of civic Regalia at their Show; but that the Public Relations Committee be invited to consider whether this would provide a suitable opportunity for a display of the model and other material in connection with the suggested design of the Civic Centre buildings; and that the invitation to His Worship the Mayor to perform the opening ceremony, be passed to the Mayor. GENERAL PURPOSES 214 2194. Former Rothwell Organ Works, Courtfield Avenue, Harrow: With reference to resolution 2059 (llth January, 1962) wherein the Committee approved, and confirmed, the action of the Chairman in concurring in the Housing Committee's proposal to open negotiations to acquire the former Rothwell Organ Works for housing purposes, it being understood that, for an initial period at least, the premises would be let for light industrial purposes until required for Council housing purposes, the Town Clerk submitted an application from Solicitors for the Church of Christ, enquiring whether the Council would object to their negotiating to acquire the former Organ Works for conversion into a church. RESOLVED: That consideration of this matter be deferred to enable the full implications of the application to be studied; and that the Town Clerk be instructed to notify the Solicitors that the Committee will reconsider their application in due course. 2195. Reorganisation of London Government: (A) Sewerage and Sewage Disposal: The Town Clerk reported that the Minister of Housing and Local Government has been considering the question of main drainage and sewage disposal in connection with the reorganisation of London Government; and that the Minister concurs in the recommendations of the Royal Commission on London Government as (set out in paras. 839 to 842 of their Report) and summarised here- under: — (i) the sewerage authorities to be the new borough councils; (ii) the L.C.C. and Middlesex main drainage schemes to be the responsi­ bility of the Greater London Council; (iii) the new borough councils outside the L.C.C. and Middlesex schemes to be the main drainage authorities for their areas; (iv) the West Kent Main Sewerage Board to remain, the constituent councils in the Greater London area being replaced by the new borough councils; (v) the Greater London Council, in conjunction with the other authorities, to keep under review the need for further centralisation of main sewerage services. The Minister has, however, concluded that there ought to be provision for a greater concentration of responsibility for sewage disposal than that envisaged by the Royal Commission, and with a view to a further con­ centration of technical and administrative resources in the Greater London area he proposes to seek powers for the transfer of sewage disposal functions from certain authorities at present exercising them, but that this would not affect the constituent Authorities of the West Middlesex Drainage Scheme. The Borough Treasurer and the Borough Engineer having also reported, RESOLVED: That the Town Clerk be instructed to inform the Minister of Housing and Local Government: (i) that the Committee note that the Minister's recommendations do not include any reference to the basis on which the cost of sewage disposal will be precepted upon the Greater London Boroughs by the Greater London Council; that the West Middlesex Drainage Scheme (of which Harrow is a constituent Authority) was designed to allow for the considerable increase in sewerage flow which has, in fact, taken place since the inception of the Scheme; and that, as the West Middlesex Authori­ ties bore the burden of the considerable capital cost in anticipation of future requirements—the full benefits of which are now being realised in the low 215 GENERAL PURPOSES cost per head of population for sewage disposal—and also haying regard to the fact that the loan for the original capital expenditure will begin to fall out by 1962 and will be wholly repaid by 1966, with a resulting reduction in the rate charge to the West Middlesex Authorities ranging between 2-6d. to about 4d. in the pound, it is the Committee's view that the expenses of the West Middlesex Main Drainage Scheme should not be spread over the London Boroughs as part of a common pool of expenditure, but should continue to be precepted upon the West Middlesex Authorities only, as their sole contribution in respect of sewage disposal. (ii) that, bearing in mind that under present arrangements, trunk sewers con­ necting obsolete works to Mogden are directly maintained by Middlesex County Council, it is the Committee's view that to avoid duplication of effort the sewerage authority should be responsible for the work on all sewers within their area; and when the sewage disposal works are transferred to the Greater London Council, trunk sewers should be vested in the new Greater London Borough Councils. (B) Outer Boundary of the Greater London Area: Peripheral Areas: The Town Clerk reported upon a Conference at the Ministry of Housing and Local Government on 10th April, 1962, when representations by the Elstree Rural District Council that an area of about 90 acres of Stanmore North Ward, within the vicinity of Elstree Village, should be transferred to the Rural District of Elstree, were heard by officers of the Ministry; and that His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Jordan) strongly opposed the Elstree pro­ posal. The Town Clerk also reported that it was made clear that the Minister intended to leave major boundary questions to the statutory procedure laid down in the Local Government Act, 1933; and that the Minister had since intimated that he was not proposing to pursue the suggestions of the Elstree Rural District Council as part of the reorganisation of London Government, but that it would be open to that Authority to bring the matter forward again at a later stage. RESOLVED: That the report be received. (C) Groupings Within the Outer Boundary: The Chairman reported that, at a Conference held at Ealing Town Hall on Monday, 4th June, 1962, representatives of the Local Authorities in the proposed Greater London Boroughs numbered 26 to 31 inclusive, were heard by the Town Clerk of Oxford, who was appointed by the Minister of Housing and Local Govern­ ment for the purpose. The Chairman reported that he had submitted, on behalf of the Council, that the area of the Borough should remain intact, as originally settled under the Middlesex Review Order, 1934, confirmed by Royal Charter of In­ corporation in 1954, recommended by the Royal Commission on Local Government in Greater London, and as included in the proposals of the Minister of Housing and Local Government for Grouping of Authorities to form the new London Boroughs. The Chairman further reported (i) that he had strongly resisted a proposal by Wembley Borough Council for the transfer from Harrow to Wembley of the area comprising Kenton, Queensbury, Stanmore South and Belmont Wards; and that, in reply to a question as to the reactions of the Council to an alternative proposal that the area of Wembley Borough should be added to Harrow, he had intimated that such a proposition had not been officially made to, and considered by, the Council, and he therefore had no official comment to make thereon; and (ii) that he had also stated that the GENERAL PURPOSES 216 Council would have no strong objections to the addition to the Borough of the area of the Ruislip-Northwood Urban District, provided that such addition did not involve the loss of any part of the Borough of Harrow. RESOLVED: That the report of the Chairman be received, and that the Committee place on record their thanks and appreciation to the Chairman for his presentation of the Council's views at the Conference referred to above. 2196. Harrow Local Archives Committee: Upon a request by the above- mentioned Committee, RESOLVED: That, subject to the approval of the Minister of Housing and Local Government, pursuant to section 228 (1) of the Local Government Act, 1933, the Committee hereby approve the grant of a sum not exceeding £20 during the present financial year, to assist that Committee with its general running expenses. (Note: The meeting closed at II p.m.) (Signed) Chairman.

APPENDIX I.

HARVIST ESTATE SUB-COMMITTEE: 7th June, 1962. Present: Aldermen Cutler, C.C., and Kingett; Councillors Jones, Joyner and Mrs. Haslam.

PART I.—RECOMMENDATIONS. RECOMMENDATION 1: Items Referred to the Chairman of the Main Commit­ tee. Resolved to RECOMMEND: That the several decisions of Alderman Cutler as Chairman of the General Purposes Committee set out at the foot of the items contained in the appendix hereto, be approved and confirmed. RECOMMENDATION 2: Financial Estimates, 1962/63. Resolved to RECOMMEND: That the Managing Agent's Estimates for the financial year 1962/63, be received, but that they be informed and instructed that the net estimate for the year is to be adjusted within existing policy and reduced to a figure of £20,000, subject to a possible readjustment of that figure to £25,000 with the specific approval of the Sub-Committee, should exceptional circumstances arise. RECOMMENDATION 3: 48, Ashburton Grove: Arrears of Rent. Resolved to RECOMMEND: That in view of unsuccessful enquiries made by the Managing Agents with the object' of ascertaining the present whereabouts of the absconding tenants of this property who left arrears of rent amounting to £35 13s. 2d., the said arrears be written off as irrecoverable. 217 GENERAL PURPOSES

RECOMMENDATION 4: Professional Charges of Managing Agents. Resolved to RECOMMEND: That authority be given to the payment of the under-mentioned professional charges of the Managing Agents, which have been verified by the Borough Treasurer:— £ s. d. (i) 100, Hornsey Road: Schedule of Dilapidations and new letting 22 7 0 (ii) 29, 31, 35 and 39, Harvist Road: Supervision of General Maintenance Repairs ...... 39 15 9 (iii) 104/106, Tollington Road: Contract 1641: Supervision fees, etc...... 39 19 1 (iv) 115, Tollington Road: Contract 1708: Supervision fees, etc. 102 4 0 (v) 162, Hornsey Road: Contract 1709: Supervision fees, etc. ... 77 3 8 (vi) 96, Hornsey Road: Contract 1726: Supervision fees, etc. ... 78 12 0 (vii) 102, Hornsey Road: Contract 1754: Supervision fees, etc. ... 66 5 2 Total £426 6 8

RECOMMENDATION 5: 56, Hornsey Road: Renewal of Lease. Resolved to RECOMMEND: On the application of Mr. F. M. Ranger, the present Lessee, the Lease of 56, Hornsey Road at a rental of £110 per annum, and which expires on 23rd June, 1962, be renewed for a further period upon the following terms: — Term: 10 years from 24th June, 1962. Rent: £200 p.a. (monthly in advance) exclusive of rates. Trade and Repairs: As in existing Lease. Special Conditions: (1) Lease to be determinable by the Lessors by not less than 6 months' notice if the premises are required for redevelopment (the premises are at the corner of Ashburton Grove). (2) Rent to be subject to review at any time after the end of the first three years of the term, if the Managing Agents are of the opinion that the rented value of the property has improved. (3) Tenant to insure the plate glass windows against damage. Costs of Lease: All costs, charges and stamp duties in connection with the new Lease to be paid by the Lessee.

PART II.—MINUTES. 34. Election of Chairman: RESOLVED : That Alderman Cutler be elected Chairman of the Sub-Committee for the current Municipal Year. 35. Minutes: RESOLVED : That the minutes of the meeting of the Sub-Committee held on 20th September, 1961 (having been circulated), be taken as read and signed as a true record. 36. Estate Plans: RESOLVED: That the Estate Plans prepared by the Managing Agents showing the occupation of the various properties on the estate, be received, and that they be kept up-to-date for the information of the Sub- Committee. (Signed) Chairman. GENERAL PURPOSES 218

APPENDIX. Items referred to the Chairman of the Main Committee. 1. Future Major Policy for the Harvist Estate: Vacant Premises: The Managing Agents have obtained tenders, on specifications supplied, for the rehabilitation of the under-mentioned premises in furtherance of the approved policy of the Council, and they recommend, in each instance, that the lowest tender should be accepted, that on completion of the works the premises should be let to the tenant mentioned, at the rental specified, and that the tenants' reasonable removal expenses should be paid by the Council. (a) 4, Isledon Road (1st floor): Tenders received: Flesher Bros. Ltd. £437 0 0 (lowest) Geo. Robinson (Holloway) Ltd. £444 4 6 H. Bradford & Sons Ltd. £545 0 0 New tenant: From 27, Citizen Road. New Rent: £1 lls. Id. weekly (£1 4s. nett). (b) 16, Isledon Road (1st floor and top floor): Tenders received: Geo. Robinson (Holloway) Ltd. £388 0 0 (lowest) Flesher Bros. Ltd. £430 0 0 H. Bradford & Sons Ltd. £465 0 0 New tenant: From 33a, Citizen Road. New Rent: £1 12s. 7d. weekly (£1 3s. lid. nett). (c) 30, Isledon Road (basement): Tenders received: E. Basham Ltd. ... £484 8 0 (lowest) Flesher Bros. Ltd. £545 0 0 Geo. Robinson (Holloway) Ltd. £568 0 0 New tenant: From 33, Citizen Road. New Rent: 19s. 2d. weekly (15s. nett). (d) 108, Hornsey Road (1 st floor): Tenders received: Geo. Robinson (Holloway) Ltd. £229 15 0 (lowest) Flesher Bros. Ltd. £245 0 0 H. Bradford & Sons Ltd. £290 0 0 New tenant: From 12, Citizen Road. New Rent: 18s. 6d. weekly (14s. nett). (e) 22, Ashburton Grove (upper flat): Tenders received: E. Basham Ltd. ... £349 11 0 (lowest) Geo. Robinson (Holloway) Ltd. £375 0 0 New tenant: From 51, Citizen Road. New Rent: £1 3s. 4d. weekly (17s. 4d. nett). (/) 29, 31, 35 and 39, Harvist Road: (Properties recently surrendered by Islington Borough Council.) These properties have been put into repair for reoccupation by E. Basham Ltd. as General Maintenance Repairs and the cost of repair and new tenant in each instance is shown below: — 219 GENERAL PURPOSES

Cost of Repair Tenant from: Rent No. 29 £131 17 0 27a, Citizen Road £1 12s. 7d. weekly (£1 3s. lid. nett). No. 31 £136 16 10 20, Citizen Road £1 12s. 7d. weekly (£1 3s. lid. nett). No. 35 £140 14 5 14, Citizen Road £1 12s. 7d. weekly (£1 3s. lid. nett). No. 39 £120 11 3 35, Citizen Road £1 12s. 7d. weekly (£1 3s. lid. nett). Decision: The Chairman agreed to adopt the above-mentioned recommenda­ tions of the Managing Agents.

2. 138, Hornsey Road: Shop and Premises: (a) Outstanding Dilapidations: Stockfonts Ltd. (in liquidation) : The Managing Agents report that they have received an offer of settlement of the Council's claim for dilapidations in the sum of £500 together with their fees and they recommend that they be authorised to accept this figure in full and final settlement. (b) Proposed New Lease: The Managing Agents further report that they have provisionally agreed a new letting of the premises on the terms set out below and they recommend that approval be given thereto. Proposed Lessee: Carter & Conn Ltd., 41/53, Britannia Row, Islington, N.I. Term: 10 years from 24th June, 1962. Rent: £275 p.a. exclusive of rates, payable quarterly in advance. Use of Premises: Manufacture of blouses. Repairs: Lessees to carry out repairs to the satisfaction of the Managing Agents and in accordance with a Specification prepared by them within 1 year of the grant of the Lease or such extended period as may be approved by them and thereafter the Lessee to be responsible for all repairs subject to a schedule of condition of the internal decorative repair. Town Planning: Lessee to be responsible for obtaining any necessary planning or other consents and for complying with the requirements thereof. Insurance: Lessee to insure against loss or damage by fire and the plate glass windows against damage. Guarantors: The Directors of the Lessee Company to guarantee the payment of rent and the performance and observance of the covenants of the Lease. Cost of Lease: All costs, charges and stamp duties in connection with the Lease to be paid by the Lessee, including the Managing Agents' charges in respect of the grant of the Lease, supervision of works required by the terms hereof and the preparation of the Schedule of internal con­ dition. References: Three satisfactory references supplied in respect of the Lessee.

Decision: The Chairman agreed to adopt the above-mentioned recommenda­ tions of the Managing Agents. GENERAL PURPOSES 220

3. Proposed New Leases: (a) 184, Hornsey Road: Ground Floor Shop: This shop is occupied by Mr. J. Tyrell as a weekly tenant at a net rent of £1 10s. Od. per week. The Managing Agents report that they have provisionally agreed the under-mentioned terms for a Lease to Mr. Tyrell and they recommend that approval be given thereto. Term: 10 years from 24th June, 1962. Rent: £150 p.a. exclusive of rates, payable monthly in advance. Use of Premises: Confectioner and Tobacconist. Repairs: Lessee responsible for all repairs and decorations except main structure and drains. Insurance: Lessee to contribute due proportion of fire insurance premium and to insure the plate glass windows against damage. Cost of Lease: All costs, charges and stamp duties in connection with the Lease to be paid by the Lessee.

(W 158, Hornsey Road: Ground Floor: This ground floor shop and workroom is occupied by Mr. P. Thorne as a weekly tenant at a net rent of £1 10s. Od. per week. The Managing Agents report that they have provisionally agreed the under-mentioned terms for a Lease to Mr. Thorne and they recommend that approval be given thereto. Term: 10 years from 24th June, 1962. Rent: £175 p.a. exclusive of rates, payable monthly in advance. Use of Premises: Tailor (ready-made, bespoke and alteration) and agency for cleaning and pressing. Repairs: Lessee responsible for all repairs and decorations except main structure and drains. Insurance: Lessee to contribute due proportion of fire insurance premium and to insure the plate glass windows against damage. Cost of Lease: All costs, charges and stamp duties in connection with the Lease to be paid by the Lessee.

(0 188, Hornsey Road: Shop and Premises: These premises are at present occupied by Mr. J. C. Mitchell at a net rent of £100 per annum. The Managing Agents report that they have provisionally agreed the under-mentioned terms for a Lease to Mr. Mitchell and they recommend that approval be given thereto. Term: 10 years from 24th June, 1962. Rent: £225 p.a. exclusive of rates for the first 3 years and £250 p.a. exclusive of rates thereafter, payable quarterly in advance. Use of Premises: Newsagent, Stationer, Tobacconist and Confectioner. Repairs: Lessee responsible for all internal repairs and decora­ tions, the shop front and fascia. Lessors responsible for the roof structural repairs and main drains. Insurance: Lessee to insure the premises against fire and the plate glass windows against damage. 221 GENERAL PURPOSES

Condition: Lessee to execute certain repairs of which notice has been given prior to the grant of the Lease. Cost of Lease: All costs, charges and stamp duties in connection with the Lease to be paid by the Lessee. Decision: The Chairman agreed to adopt the above-mentioned recommenda­ tions of the Managing Agents.

4. Renewal of Leases: (a) 140, Hornsey Road: Shop and Premises: Renewal of Lease: These premises are at present let on a Lease of which the following are brief particulars: — Lessee: Mr. P. Clarke, M.P.S. (assignee). Term: 21 years expiring 25th March, 1963. Rent: £65 p.a. exclusive of rates. Trade: Pharmaceutical Chemist. Repairs: Lessee responsible for all interior repairs and decora­ tions, Lessors responsible for exterior, drains, roofs, main timbers and structure. The Lessee has approached the Managing Agents regarding the grant of a renewal of the Lease of the Shop portion of the premises only and the following terms have been provisionally agreed between them: — Term: 10 years from 24th June, 1962. Rent: £ 150 p .a. exclusive of rates. Trade: As above. Repairs: Lessee responsible for all repairs and decorations except main structure and drains. Insurance: Lessee to contribute due proportion of fire insurance premium and to insure the plate glass windows against damage. Cost of Lease: All costs, charges and stamp duties in connection with the new Lease and surrender of Lease of living accom­ modation to be paid by the Lessee. The Managing Agents recommend that a new Lease be granted upon the terms specified.

(b) 180, Hornsey Road: Shop and Premises: Renewal of Lease: These premises are at present let on a Lease of which the following are brief particulars: — Lessee: Mrs. J. Lawrence (assignee). Term: 21 years expiring 25th December, 1963. Rent: £70 p.a. (quarterly in advance) exclusive of rates. Trade: Fruiterer and Greengrocer. Repairs: Lessee responsible for all repairs and decorations, Lessors responsible for drains, roofs, main timbers and structure. The Lessee has approached the Managing Agents regarding the grant of a renewal of the Lease and the following terms have been provisionally agreed between them:— Term: 10 years from 24th June, 1962. Rent: £250 p.a. (quarterly in advance) exclusive of rates. Trade and Repairs: As in existing Lease. JBNBRAL PURPOSES 222 Insurance: Lessee to insure against fire and damage to plate glass. Cost of Lease: All costs, charges and stamp duties in connection with the new Lease to be paid by the Lessee. Condition: Lessee to carry out repairs and decorations under existing Lease, to the satisfaction of the Managing Agents, prior to the grant of the new Lease. The Managing Agents recommend that a new Lease be granted upon the terms specified. (c) 90/92, Hornsey Road: Premises and Yard at rear: Renewal of Lease: These premises are at present let on a Lease of which the following are brief particulars: — Lessees: Thurman & White Ltd. Term: Expiring 25th December, 1964. Rent: £325 p.a. (in advance) exclusive of rates. Trade: Builders and Contractors. Repairs: Lessees responsible for all repairs and decorations. The Lessees have approached the Managing Agents regarding the grant of a renewal of the Lease and the following terms have been provisionally agreed between them: — Term: 10 years from 24th June, 1962. Rent: £675 p.a. (in advance) exclusive of rates. Trade and Repairs: As in existing Lease. Cost of Lease: All costs, charges and stamp duties in connection with the new Lease to be paid by the Lessees. The Managing Agents recommend that a new Lease be granted upon the terms specified. Decision: The Chairman agreed to adopt the above-mentioned recommenda­ tions of the Managing Agents.

5. Applications for Consent to Assignment: Consent to Mortgage, etc.: (a) 66, 68, 70, Hornsey Road: Application for consent to assign: Lessee: Ashmor Electrical Ltd. Term: 14 years expiring 23rd June, 1972. Rent: £100 p.a. exclusive of rates. Trade: Manufacture of electrical starter switches. Note: The Lessee erected its own premises on the vacant site of the properties referred to. Proposed assignee: Mr. R. J. B. Morgan of the Lessee Company. The Managing Agents state that Mr. Morgan is well known to them and that in their view no references are required. (b) 118, Hornsey Road: Application for consent to Mortgage: The General Purposes Committee of 22nd February, 1962, consented to the assignment of the Lease of the above-mentioned premises to Mr. and Mrs. William Hall. The trade carried on at the premises is that of a Ladies' Hair­ dresser. The annual rent is £150 (exclusive) and the term expires on 23rd June, 1972. The Solicitors to Mr. and Mrs. Hall have now asked for consent to Mortgage their interest in the Lease and Goodwill to Mr. J. W. Barker. The Mortgage Loan is £1,400 and is repayable by instalments over 3 years, free of interest. The Council's consent may not be unreasonably withheld. 223 GENERAL PURPOSES

(c) 76, Hornsey Road (Shop): Application for consent to Mortgage: On 20th September, 1961, the Committee approved the grant of a Lease to Mr. W. F. Buxton for a term expiring 23rd June, 1972, at a rental of £150 p.a. exclusive. The draft Lease has been under discussion between the parties and the proposed Lessee's Solicitors now state that it is intended to raise a Mortgage on the Leasehold interest and they apply for consent to do this. The trade carried on is that of a newsagent, tobacconist, confectioner and dealer in toys and sundries. The proposed Mortgage is to T. H. Bull & Sons Ltd. for £500 repayable over 3 years and, as in previous case, consent may not be unreasonably withheld. In addition to the application, the Solicitors have requested that the Council's right to repossess the premises (under the Lease) in the event of a bankruptcy of the Lessee should be omitted from the Lease as (they say) the condition virtually nullifies the document as a security. It is not agreed that this view is correct and as will have been observed, other Mortgagees have been prepared to accept this condition, which forms part of the standard form of Lease for the estate and is a normal condition in every respect. Decision: The Chairman agreed to consent being given to assign or to mortgage as the case may be subject however to no variation being permitted to the standard form of lease for the Harvist Estate. 6. 170, Hornsey Road: Landlord and Tenant Act, 1954: It will be recalled that, on 20th September, 1961, the Committee refused consent to the Lessee of this property to assign his interest to Mr. and Mrs. O. Edun. Mr. and Mrs. Edun are Nigerians and a detailed report was submitted and supported by the Managing Agents showing six grounds for refusal, of which the three principal grounds were: — (1) Inadequacy of means and of lack of satisfactory references. (2) Lack of experience of the trade proposed. (3) Overcrowding of the premises by Mr. and Mrs. Edun (in occupation as Managers for the Lessee). The refusal of consent was then communicated to the applicant and nothing further occurred until 14th May, 1962, when an Originating Application was served on behalf of Mr. Edun for the grant of a new tenancy under the Landlord and Tenant Act, 1954. The Application is returnable at Clerkenwell County Court on 26th June, 1962, and a formal Answer under the Act (by way of general defence) has been filed. The principal ground of defence is that the applicant has no status under the Act and can therefore claim no rights under it, but should this not succeed other grounds for objection remain and servants of the Managing Agents will be required to give evidence of the undesirability of the Applicant as a tenant and of his user of the property. In the circumstances, it is proposed to brief Counsel on behalf of the Corpora­ tion to oppose the application as forcefully as possible. Decision: The Chairman has agreed to the action so far undertaken and to opposition to the application referred to.

7. Minor Repairs: The following item of minor repairs has been carried out by Contractors under instructions from the Managing Agents and confirmation of the latter's action is now requested. Property Nature of Works Contractor Cost of Works 47, Harvist Removal of basement floor E. Basham Ltd. £66 12s. 8d. Road affected by dry rot and laying new concrete floor. Decision: The Chairman has approved the action undertaken by the Managing Agents. GENERAL PURPOSES 224

8. Charities Act, 1960: Registration of the Harvist Estate as a Chanty: This Act requires the registration of all but certain excepted Charities by 22nd September, 1962. The Harvist Estate is not one of the excepted classes nor is it a local charity, and therefore requires to be registered with the Charity Com­ missioners before the date referred to. The necessary action is being taken and draft forms of application for registration have been prepared. Decision: The Chairman has agreed to the action proposed. 9. War Damage Claims: The Managing Agents have agreed the under-mentioned claims with the War Damage Commissioners and payment of the sums men­ tioned has been received from the Commission: — Property Settlement 162, Hornsey Road £9 16s. Od. (including £1 Is. Od. fees of Managing Agents). 166, Hornsey Road £14 Is. Od. (including £1 Is. Od. fees of Managing Agents). Decision: The Chairman has approved the action of the Managing Agents.

FINANCE COMMITTEE: 28th May, 1962. Present: His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Jordan, J.P.); the Deputy Mayor (Councillor Gibbons); Aldermen Bailey, J.P., Mrs. Nott Cock, Cofiins, Cutler, C.C., Kingett, C.C., Pye and Sheldrake; Councillors Barson, J.P., Buckle, Mrs. Carey, Clack, F. S. Davies, Freely, Galley, C.C., Harris, Hill, Hines, Joyner, Mote, Sellers, Shaw, Smith and Wilmott.

PART I.—RECOMMENDATIONS.—NIL. PART II.—MINUTES. 1718. Election of Chairman: His Worship the Mayor (Alderman Jordan, J.P.) in the Chair. RESOLVED: That Councillor Galley, C.C., be elected Chairman of the Committee for the ensuing Municipal Year. Whereupon Councillor Galley took the Chair. 1719. Election of Vice-Chairman: RESOLVED: That Councillor Sellers be elected Vice-Chairman of the Committee for the ensuing Municipal Year. 1720. Minutes: RESOLVED: That the minutes of the meeting of the Com­ mittee held on 9th April, 1962, having been circulated, be taken as read and signed as a true record. 1721. Finance Sub-Committee: RESOLVED: (1) That, pursuant to Standing Order 56, the following Members of the Committee be hereby appointed Members of the Finance Sub-Committee to be held on the dates res­ pectively shown: —