HIGHWEEK: At the Parish Council meeting it was decided that 28 lamps be painted a cost of £3; that the Gas Company be asked to carry the main the end of Netley Terrace with the view of erecting two lamps there: and that the Lighting Committee inspect Kingslade lane to find the best site for a lamp. A lighting rate to produce £150 was made. Mr. W. Pinsent presided at the meeting of the Highweek Parochial Sanitary Committee. It was reported that nothing had been done to remove the nuisance caused by the overflow of sewage into the road at Mile End. Mr. W. L. Shilston complained of the “fearful smells” arising from the spot. The Inspector promised to get something done during the ensuing month. Messrs. Stockman wrote offering to provide proper sanitary appliances to their cottages Mill-lane as soon as the Little Lemon sewerage had been decided on. The offer was accepted. It was also decided to call upon the owners of Haligon Place to provide improved drainage. A letter from Miss Mackenzie, complaining of the rough state of the road leading to the Boys’ School was referred to the Rural District Council.
[see also Totnes Weekly Times: Saturday 18th June 1898]
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GRO0911 Devonport: William Swain Pinsent: 1843 – 1920