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Lambeth 1871

[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Lambeth]

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THE VESTRY OF TIIE
Parish of St. Marg, Lambeth
METR OPOLIS MAN AG E M E N T ACT
18th & 19th Vie, Cap. 120.
Dotice is Hereby given, that, in accordance with the provisions
of the aho\e 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 Bnilding
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 £o mako such Drain*, and that the
work shall be done under the survey and control of the Vestry, in such
manner as they may direot.
That in all cases of Alterations, Stoppages, Re-constructions, nnd Repair
of existing Drains, Notice shall be given to the Vestry, and thoir sanction
obtained, previous to the work being done.
That no Bricks, Building Materials, Ac., 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 personpJ shall wheel any Truck or Burrow upon the
Footpath of any Road or Street.
That all persons causing obstructions to the Traffic on the Footpaths or
Carriage-ways by placing Goods, &c., thereon for sale, will bo proceeded
against for such oftenco.
That no Pavement or surface of any Street shall bo 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 forwarded to
the Vestry Hall, Kennington Green, where information may be obtained on
these matters.
(By Order),
THOMAS ROFFEY,
Ycstry Clerk.