Rural District Council
A meeting of the Rural District Council followed, Captain H.H. Williams presiding.
Surveyor's Report
The Surveyor's Report was presented and passed.
Little Hormead Cottages
The Surveyor reported on the drainage at these cottages, and after a discussion the Surveyor was instructed to interview Mr Pattern.
Housing Acts
Application for subsidies under the House Act, 1923, were received from Mrs Lacey, of Cottered, and Mr R.G. Peck, of Rushden. Both applications were granted.
The Milk and Dairies Order, 1926
The order was discussed, and the Medical Officer of Health (Dr Dunn) was asked to report on the order at the next meeting of the Council.
Rating and Valuation Bill
The question of the new Rating and Valuation Bill was discussed, and the following elected to serve on the local Rating Committee: Mrs Dimsdale, Messrs. W.J. May, C. Fraser, A.J. Hayes, W.H. Kittow and G. Graves.
Mr C. Hummerstone asked what would be the position of the present Assistant Overseer when the new act came into force.
The Clerk pointed out that there would have to be a certain number of collectors, and the matter was left for the Committee to report upon.