West Hartlepool Improvement Act 1854
WHEREAS the Town of West Hartlepool and Township of Stranton in the County of Durham contain a numerous and increasing Population: And whereas no sufficient Authority exists for the Management and Regulation of the paving, drainage, cleansing, watching, lighting, and watering of the said Town and Township: And whereas it would be of material Benefit and Advantage to the Inhabitants of the said Town and Township if certain Persons were incorporated Commissioners, as herein-after mentioned, wit...