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Lambeth 1866

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]

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43
THE VESTRY OF THE
Parish of St. Marg, Lambeth.
METROPOLIS MANAGEMENT ACT,
18th & 19th Vict., Cap. 120.
Notice is berebggiben, that, in accordance with the provisions of
the above mentioned Act, the Vestry has the entire power and control in all
matters affecting Bowers and Drains; and it is required, that before
beginning to lay, or dig out, the foundation of any new House or Building,
or to re-build any House or Building, and also before making any Drain, for
the Draining, directly or indirectly, into the Sewer; seven days' Notice in
writing, shall be given to the Vestry by the person intending to build or
re-build House or Building, or to make such Drains, and that the works
shall be done under the survey and control of the Vestry, in such manner as
they may direct.
That in all cases of Alterations, Stoppages, Re-constructions, and Repair
of existing Drains, Notice shall be given to the Vestry, and their sanction
obtained, previous to the work being done.
That no Bricks, Building Materials, &c., be laid in any Street, or Lime
slacked for the purpose of making Mortar, without the same being protected,
by a proper and sufficient hoarding.
That no person, or persons, shall wheel any Truck, or Barrow, upon the
Footpath of any Road, or Street.
That all persons causing obstructions to Traffic on the Footpaths, or
Carriageways, by placing Goods, &c., thereon for sale, will be proceeded
against for such offence.
That no Pavement, or surface of any Street, shall be broken up or disturbed,
and that no Hoarding or Scaffolding shall be erected, without the
previous consent of the Vestry.
All Applications, Notices, and Complaints, are to be made or Warded
to the Vestry Hall, Kennington Green, where information may be obtained
on these matters.
(By Order),
THOMAS ROFFEY,
Clerk to the Vestry-'