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Greenwich 1893

Annual report for the year ending 25th March, 1894

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(d) As to the paving of yards and open spaces in connection
with dwelling-houses ;
(e) For securing the cleanliness and freedom from pollution
of tanks, cisterns, and other receptacles used for
storing of water used or likely to be used by man for
drinking or domestic purposes, or for manufacturing
drink for the use of man.
(f) With respect to the keeping of water closets supplied
with sufficient water for their effective action;
and such Bye Laws, having been duly confirmed by the Local
Government Board, are now in operation throughout the district.
The Board, at its meeting on the 23rd June, 1893, passed
resolutions directing that an application be made to the London
County Council, requesting that steps might be taken to
obtain such an amendment of the London Council (General
Powers) Act, 1891, as would enable the Board to charge the
contribution of this Board to the formation of the New Street
between Evelyn Street and Creek Road, Deptford, as follows:—
One-third upon the Parish of Saint Nicholas, Deptford, and the
remaining two-thirds upon the Parishes of Greenwich and Saint
Paul, Deptford, in proportion to the respective rateable values of
those two Parishes; and ordering the Common Seal of the Board
to be affixed to the following consent:—"That this Board hereby
"consents that the said New Street from Evelyn Street to Creek
"Road, Deptford, shall be commenced by the London County
"Council immediately after the said amendment is made," and the
London County Council is now taking action to obtain the
amendment above referred to.