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Fortescue projecting nine inches on the public footways. The
Vestry determined to require the removal of the pilasters, the
restoration to the full width of the footway paving, and that in
default of the requirements being complied with, legal proceedings,
under direction of the Works Committee, should bo taken. The
Vestry subsequently passed a resolution requiring, in accordance
with 57 Geo. III., o. 29, that Mr. Fortescue should remove the
projections complained of, and that notices bo served upon him
accordingly.
BILLS IN PARLIAMENT.
The Great Eastern Railway Company introduced a Bill (since
enacted) which as regards this Parish provided for the widening
of the Company's Lino from Bethnal Green Junction Station to
Hackney Downs on the Eastern side of the route. As the result
of negotiations with the Company, provisions protecting the
interests of the Vestry were secured. The material particulars
appear in the Surveyor's Report.
The Regent's Canal City and Docks Railway Company gave
notice of intention to apply for an Act for the partial abandonment
of their autherised works and for an extension of time for the
completion of the undertaking.
Tho promoters of the Columbia Market Railway gave notice of
intention to apply for leave to abandon the proposed railway.
STREET REGULATIONS.
The Street Inspector applied for an increase of his salary. The
Streot Regulations Committee, on the subject being referred to
them, reported recommending that the salary be increased by 5s.
per week, making 35s. per week. The Report came before the
Vestry on the 20th March, 1890, and the consideration was
adjourned till the next Vestry.