Derby Corporation Act 1930
WHEREAS the river Derwent flows through parts of the borough of Derby (in this Act called "the borough") and also through areas immediately adjacent to the borough which are liable to flooding:

And whereas it is expedient to empower the mayor aldermen and burgesses of the borough (in this Act called "the Corporation") to construct the river improvement works mentioned in this Act and to make further provision with regard to the river Derwent and with regard to streams and watercourses within...