Local Improvements

Local Improvements. By the (English) Public Improvements Act, 1860 (23 & 24 Vict. c. 30), a majority of two-thirds of the rate payers of any parish or district may, by 'adopting' that Act rate their district in aid of certain public improvements (e.g., public walks, playgrounds, etc.) for general benefit within their district. Half the proposed expenditure must have been privately subscribed, and the rate must not exceed sixpence in the pound. The power of adopting and exercising the Act for a rural parish is vested in the parish council (if any) of that parish, bys. 7 of the (English) Local Government Act, 1894 (67 & 57 Vict. c. 73).