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3 days ago · The local board, which became an urban district council under the Local Government Act, 1894, consisted of twelve members. In 1930, when Ashford, Laleham, and Stanwell were added to the district, the councillors were increased to 24. Some adjustments were made in the wards in 1956.
3 days ago · The Local Government Act, 1894, changed the qualifications of guardians and vestrymen, thereby weakening the landlord's grip. (fn. 291) The parish still had four wards, governed by a vestry of 3 ex-officio and 57 elected members.
4 days ago · Under the Local Government Act, 1894, the local board was succeeded, in 1895, by an urban district council, also with 12 members. At the same time the parish of Romford was divided into two for civil purposes. The new parish of Romford (Urban) was placed under the U.D.C., while that of Romford (Rural) remained part of Romford rural district ...
1 day ago · Under the Local Government Act 1894, the Local Board became Stevenage Urban District Council on 31 December 1894. Stevenage Urban District was enlarged several times, notably in 1953 when it absorbed the neighbouring parish of Shephall. Until 1964 the council met at the Town Hall on Orchard Road.
- 25.96 km² (10.02 sq mi)
- Hertfordshire
- 01438
- East of England
5 days ago · Under the Local Government Act, 1894, the local board was replaced by an urban district council of 24 members, representing 4 wards. In 1903 the district was redivided into 9 wards, each with 3 members; in 1920 the number of wards was increased to 10, bringing the membership to 30. In 1910 an extension to the town hall was opened in Ruckholt Road.
3 days ago · Local government. Manorial government. In 1294 the dean and chapter of St. Paul's claimed view of frankpledge, the assize of bread and of ale, infangthief, outfangthief, goods of felons, waifs, strays, tumbril, pillory, and gallows in their manor of Islington.
3 days ago · Elections to Liverpool City Council were held on Thursday 1 November 1895. This was an 'all up' election following boundary changes which extended the area of the city and increased the number of wards from 16 to 28. Three councillors were elected for each ward. The candidate with the most votes was elected for three years, the candidate with ...
