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Lambeth 1869

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]

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THE VESTRY OF THE
parish of St. Mary, Lambeth.
METROPOLIS MAN A G EM EN T ACT,
18th & 19th Vic., Cap. 120.
Notice is hereby Given that, in accordance with the provisions
of the above mentioned Act, the Vestry has the entire power and control in all
matters affecting Sewers 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 such House or Building, or to make such Drains, and that the
work 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, Rc-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 tho same being protected
by a proper and sufficient hoarding.
That no persons or persons, shall wheel any Truck or Barrow upon tho
Footpath of any Road or Street.
That all porsons causing obstructions to tho 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 made or forwarded to
the Vestry Hall, Kennington Green, where information may be obtained on
these matters.
(By Order),
THOMAS ROFFEY,
Vestry Cleric.