Birmingham Street Commissioners
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title:
Birmingham Street Commissioners
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The Birmingham Street Commissioners were a local government body, created in Birmingham, England in 1769, with powers to manage matters such as streets, markets, and policing. Subsequent Improvement Acts of 1773, 1801, and 1812 gave increased powers to the Street Commissioners. They lasted until they were wound up in 1852, and replaced by Birmingham Town Council. The street commissioners were given the power to ensure clean streets and to provide lighting by oil lamps. Roads could also be widene
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Former local government of Birmingham, England
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Birmingham_Street_Commissioners
date created:
2006-11-28T14:10:26Z
date modified:
2024-08-27T14:33:47Z
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