Cleckheaton Local Board. Meetings: 1878 - 1882

4 Feb 1878
Meeting. Chairman: Joseph Sykes. Others: Messrs. Anderton, Hirst, Berry, Gill, Cockill, Sugden, Wilson, Whiteley and Speight.
With reference to the complaint as to the bad state of Popplewell Lane, the Low Moor Company wrote expressing willingness to undertake their share of the cost of repairs if others owners did the same but a communication from Mr Wm Overend stated that it was doubtful whether there was any liability on the part of the owners to undertake the work. It was decided to give 14 days notice to several owners to repair the lane.
Mr Whiteley moved that the three districts of Cleckheaton, Scholes and Oakenshaw be formed into separate wards for election purposes. This was no doubt intended to be granted by the Local Government Board when the Provisional Order was obtained, but it was left undone. He urged that the inhabitants of Scholes and Oakenshaw might find themselves unrepresented by being out-voted by the people of Cleckheaton. Members should be to Cleckheaton nine and 2 each for Scholes and Oakenshaw. It was carried unanimously.
Minutes of a special meeting to consider the Board's position with regard to the opposition of the Bradford Corporation Waterworks Bill was read and a long discussion ensued in committee.
Mr Gill moved that on account of the draft agreement was agreed to in an irregular manner and moved that the agreement submitted on 17 January was not signed on behalf of the Cleckheaton Board. A long conversation followed and the motion was lost five votes to three.
The Board of Trade had received a reply from the directors of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company, which stated that having received the report by Major Hutchinson, they had ordered plans to be prepared enabling them to judge of the desirability of removing the station to another site, and these plans will be considered along with the question of providing a sub-way under the line. The communication was considered satisfactory and a further report will be awaited with interest.
As a result of a communication form the Education Department, six members of the Board, Messrs. Beery, Gill, Whiteley, Cockill, Anderton and Speight were elected members of the School Attendance Committee for the township.
Mr Berry complained of the disgraceful state of the causeways and orders were given that they should be given more attention from the shovel and broom men.
The usual finances were dealt with.

18 Feb 1878
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Sykes. Others: Messrs. Anderton, Berry, Swires, Gill, Cockill, Sugden, Clay, Wilson, Whiteley and Hirst.
Plans for a proposed Free Methodist Chapel and Mr Samuel Pearson's plan for new streets at Scholes were passed.
The Clerk was instructed to look into the law with regard to the powers of local boards over footpaths.
John Bentley was appointed lamplighter for Oakenshaw.
To comply with a request from the West Riding Magistrates, it was ordered that notices be posted in the town, requesting the inhabitants to see to the regular sweeping of house chimneys to lessen the danger of fire.
Mr Gill was appointed the representative of the Board in connection with the pending opposition of the Bradford Waterworks Bill.
A communication from the Heckmondwike Board regarding the proposed abandonment of the Dewsbury loop line was received and invited the Cleckheaton Board to support the compelling of them to make the line. Mr Clay stated that the making of the line would not be beneficial to Cleckheaton. The Chairman stated Heckmondwike would reap the benefit and if the Board can do anything to help their neighbours, they would also help themselves. Mr Clay was appointed to attend the meeting to represent Cleckheaton.
A request from the newly formed Chamber of Commerce to use the Boardroom for fortnightly meetings was agreed at £5 per annum rental.
The medical officer reported 13 deaths in the last month and 27 births. Mr Anderton suggested that a classification of the deaths should be shown for the three districts of Cleckheaton, Scholes and Oakenshaw, in order that a more effectual supervision might be kept in the cases of disease.
Mr Anderton appointed returning officer for the forthcoming election.

4 Mar 1878
Meeting.
A letter was read from counsel conducting the opposition in Parliament against the Bradford Waterworks Bill stating that they had been advised to withdraw the petitions of Cleckheaton, Clayton and Windhill Local Boards.
Various accounts were presented.
A communication from the Local Government Board stating that the division of the Cleckheaton district into wards for election purposes could only be effected under rule 6 of the Second Schedule of the Public Health Act 1875.

18 Mar 1878
Meeting. Chairman: Joseph Sykes.
Mr Gill reported he had looked over the agreement sanctioning on the part of the Board opposition of the Bradford Waterworks Bill, and having rectified two small mistakes therein, had affixed the seal of the Board. Since then, the referees on standing orders in the House of Commons Committee had decided that they had no locus standi.
The medical officer reported 14 deaths in the last month.

1 Apr 1878
Meeting. Chairman: Joseph Sykes.
Returning officer for the recent election of new members, Mr William Anderton stated several person who had been nominated had withdrawn except for those of Mr William Roberts, contractor and Mr I Umpleby, boiler maker, who were duly elected without contest. The remaining two new members needed would be filled up on the meeting of the new board.
The Clerk had been instructed to write to the Town Clerk of Bradford, stating that the Board considered the action now being taken by the various out-districts to obtain relief in the matter of water supply, were unwilling to enter into a fresh agreement with the Corporation, but were willing to take water from quarter to quarter at 9d per 1000 gallons.
The Chairman and Messrs. Clay and Whiteley to be a committee to confer with a similar committee from the Chamber of Commerce on the subject of the proposed erection of a new railway station.
Plans by Rowland Walker and Messrs. Clegg Bros, for new currier's shops were approved.
Plans for eleven new houses at Scholes by Mr G Speight were approved.
Plans for three houses in South Parade by Mr George Hartley were passed.
Plans for an extension of a mill in Westgate by Mr Joseph Clay were also approved.
The accounts were presented and several members remarked on the satisfactory financial condition of the Board in comparison with former years.

15 Apr 1878
First meeting of the "new" year.
Present: Messrs. Anderton, Berry, Cockill, Gill, Speight, Clay, Whiteley, Roberts, Umpleby, Wilson and Sugden.
Mr Titus Berry was unanimously elected as Chairman of the Board, Mr Joseph Armitage was re-appointed Clerk and the other officers were also re-appointed.
The Clerk read the report of the Gas Committee which showed that 32,413,300 feet of gas had been made during the year, leaving a net balance of £2,102 7s 5d. The Chairman said that, not withstanding the current bad times, the report must be considered very satisfactory.
Mr Cockill said that having reached such a satisfactory position, he thought something was now due to the ratepayers and proposed a reduction of 5d per 1000 feet be made upon the present price of 4s 2d. This was carried unanimously.
Plans for 2 houses by Thomas Haley and Samuel Roberts were approved.
Plans for a boiler house at the Albert Mill Company were also approved.
The medical officer reported that in the last year there had been 124 deaths against 161 the previous year.
The appointment of various committees was left over to the next meeting.
The Town Clerk of Bradford had stated that the Corporation couldn't enter into a contract with the Board for a less period that three years and also pointed out the agreement under which the Board were supplied with water from the Corporation expired in December last. The Town Clerk expressed the unfair and oppressive opposition of the Cleckheaton Board to the Corporation Bill now before Parliament, especially considering that they were at present being supplied with water without agreement. The matter was discussed in committee. 

29 Apr 1878
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Berry
The medical officer had condemned a house in Sickle Street as unfit for habitation. The Board resolved that steps should be taken to have the place closed.
Plans were passed for for erection of 8 houses by W Peel and for 4 houses by the Co-operative Society.
Mr William Gaunt and Mr James Pitts were elected to fill up the two vacancies on the Board.
Further discussions took place regarding developments in the opposition of the Bradford Waterworks Bill. The only course left was the Local Boards to promote a private bill. No action was taken with regard to this matter.

27 May 1878
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Berry. Others: Messrs. Gill, Cockill, Anderton, Gaunt, Sugden, Whiteley, Pitt, Wilson, Roberts, Speight and Umpleby.
Minutes of the committees were read and showed that the work of revising the bye-laws was progressing.
It was resolved to rent ground for a coal staith for Quarry Road from J & W Thompson at £4 10s per annum.
On the motion of Mr Cockill, it was resolved that in future, no building plan be entertained except it has previously been examined and recommended by the General Purpose Committee.
Plans of Messrs. Mortimer & Wood and those of Newby Bros. were approved along with a house at Oakenshaw.
Tenders for dross leadings were accepted from D I Lightowler, Geo. Naylor, Kellett & Co., John Shaw and Henry Ellison.
The Pinfold site at Moorbottom again became the subject of discussion. Plans had been submitted by Mr Bates for a shop to be erected coming up for approval. The Chairman stated that, as advised, the Pinfold belonged to the Board as the authority acting for the inhabitants of Cleckheaton, and not to Sir Mathew Wilson, who wished to sell it to Mr Bates. Mr Sugden contended that Cleckheaton never had had possession, but Sir Mathew, as lord of the manor, had always appointed the pinder and now claimed it. Sir Mathew was, however, willing to find another site centrally situated for all three hamlets. Mr Gill stated that the Board must first be convinced that lord of the manor had a better title than the Board to the Pinfold. Mr Bates, who had submitted the plans, appeared and read a letter from Sir Mathew's agent confirming the offer of another site for Pinfold on condition that the Board give up their pretended rights. At present, the place is only a nursery for gamblers and it was necessary to put some building upon it. Mr Gill moved that original resolution refusing to pass Mr Bates' plans be adhered to until he or the lord of the manor could show title to the disputed land. This was carried with three dissenters.
Mr Sugden stated the Oakenshaw ratepayers had about £200 in hand which they wished to expend on laying down a causeway for about 400 yards along the road towards Cleckheaton and required the sanction of the Board which was given.
Mr Thomas Burnup attended to complain of the great quantity of dense smoke emitted lately from the chimneys in the Board's district and trusted that the matter would be remedied without proceedings having to be taken against offenders.Mr Umpleby stated there would be no difficulty if the stokers would only exercise care. The Chairman hope that publicity would be given to the complaints through the press.

12 Jun 1878
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Berry.
It was decided to form a Fire Brigade Committee.
A committee was also formed to confer with solicitors and Mr Cowgill in respect of the site of the old Pinfold.

24 Jun 1878
Meeting: Chairman: Mr Berry.
The tender of Mr Dymond of the Liversedge Coal Company was accepted for the supply of coal required at the gasworks during the next 12 months.
The tender of Messrs. Briggs & White was accepted for the laying of a causeway at Oakenshaw.
A letter from Bradford Corporation asked the Board to conclude their agreement for the supply of water to the township at once. It was resolved to refer the Corporation to a letter of a previous date.
A letter was read from Messrs. Carr & Cadman, solicitors acting on behalf of Messrs. Firth & Blackburn, to give the Board formal notice that unless they undertook to give a written undertaking to abate the nuisance resulting from Mr Brook's tannery within one week, and within three months to cease to allow any sewage whatever to run into the Spen Beck, they would without further notice take the necessary steps in the High Court of Justice to obtain an injunction.
The medical officer reported 20 deaths in the previous month and 30 births.
A letter from Mr Cowgill, agent for Sir Mathew Wilson, stated he desired to end the unpleasant matter respecting the Pinfold by erecting another Pinfold at the extreme end of Sir Mathew's property, on the Cleckheaton Road, Oakenshaw, to serve the whole township of Cleckheaton, out of the proceeds of the present Pinfold to Mr Bates, the surplus or balance to be handed over to the Board, to be appropriated to some public use for the benefit of the district. The Board referred the matter to the Local Government Board.

8 Jul 1878
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Berry. Others: Messrs. Anderton, Gaunt, Sugden, Wilson, Whiteley, Cockill, Gill, Pitt, Roberts and Umpleby
A letter from the Town Clerk of Bradford was read, which stated the Bradford Corporation would not be party to differential charges for water to the out-townships, and nobody would be supplied cheaper than Cleckheaton. Mr Gill stated the Cleckheaton Board had been paying 9d per 1000 gallons for three years, while up to last month, the North Bierley Board had only been paying 6d. He for one would be in favour of the Corporation taking possession of the Waterworks at a fair valuation and supplying water at the rate mentioned in the Act of 1854. It was carried that the Town Clerk be requested to delay the execution of the agreement until conferences between the Corporation and out-townships had been held.
The tender of Mr Dickinson for the scavenging of No. 1 district was accepted.
The Local Government Board, having intimated that in point of law there was no objection to the agreement between the Board and Sir Mathew Wilson as to the Pinfold, and that the Local Government Board's sanction was not required. It was proposed and carried that the offer of Sir Mathew should be accepted.

19 Aug 1878
Meeting.
The tender for the laying of a causeway at Scholes was awarded to Messrs. Haley, for the supply of flags and Messrs. Pearson and Bateman for the laying.
The tender of Matthew Mortimer for the erection of a meter house at Scholes was accepted.

30 Sep 1878
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Berry.
Minutes of the various committees were read and confirmed.
The question of diving the district into wards for election purposes was raised and it was decided that a meeting of inhabitants, householders and other ratepayers be convened to deal with the matter.
The medical officer reported that the water in several wells in the district was impure and unfit for human use and recommended they be closed. The Board at a former meeting had ordered they be closed and it was now reported that some people still used the bad well water and it was thought that means should be taken to completely seal the condemned wells. The clerk was instructed to obtain magisterial orders so as to absolutely prevent the use of the well water in future.
It was unanimously agreed that a draft agreement, submitted by the Town Clerk of Bradford, for the supply of water to the Board, should be approved.
The Inspector reported the unwholesome condition of Brooklyn Street and stated that last week a young man aged 18, had died from typhoid fever in that street. A committee was appointed with power to determine what shall be done for the speedy improvement of the street.
It was reported that Lime Street, for a period of two years, had never been free from either small pox or fever. The surveyor and nuisance inspector were authorised to take all necessary steps for their remedy.
It was decided to advance the salary of the gas manager from £130 to £150.

14 Oct 1878
Meeting.
It was resolved that a new general district rate be levied for Cleckheaton of 1s 8d in the pound on buildings and 5d on land; 1s 8d in the pound for Scholes and 10d for Oakenshaw.
The Sanitary Inspector reported the result of a house-to-house visitation of a portion of the district to make enquiry into the sanitary arrangements, which was referred to the General Purpose Committee.
An order was given for the closing, forthwith, of a cellar dwelling complained of.
Mr Umpleby reported the result of inquiries of a sub-committee appointed to consider the increased lighting requirements of the district, from which it appeared that in the neighbourhood of Hartshead Moor, the distance of the existing lamps were from 170 to 206 yards, which was scarcely sufficient. Altogether about 27 new lamps were required.
A plan for cottages to be erected at Scholes for Mr S Blamires was approved.
Plans for building land at Westgate by Messrs. Hird, Dawson & Hardy were also approved.

16 Oct 1878
Public meeting.
Mr Berry, Chairman of the Cleckheaton Local Board presided at a public meeting at the Co-operative Hall for the ratepayers of the district regarding the question of forming wards for election purposes. It seems that most people were unsure why the meeting was called and there was such a low turn out that the meeting was adjourned for a month.

28 Oct 1878
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Berry. Others: Messrs. Gill, Roberts, Whiteley, Umpleby, Speight and Gaunt.
Plans for the erection of 11 houses and a Temperance Hall at Scholes ere passed.
Plans for 8 houses in South Parade by Mr William Boon were rejected.
The medical officer reported 20 death for September and births were at 29. One case of typhoid fever had occurred at Brooklyn Street, no doubt caused by the very defective drainage. There are other cases of this disease in Lime Street and Iron Street, which were also due to the same cause. At Scholes many cases of scarlet fever existed, one of which had proved fatal; also one case of typhoid fever at Oakenshaw. The Chairman stated Lime and Iron Streets were hotbeds of fever. The Board resolved that notice should be given by the Board to the property owners in these streets and Brooklyn Street, stating that if they did not construct efficient sewers there, as previously ordered, the Board would do the work and charge the owners with their proportionate cost.

4 Nov 1878
Fever epidemic
On the recommendation of Dr Steele, medical officer for the Cleckheaton Local Board, it is ordered that the day and Sunday Schools at Scholes close for a period of 3 weeks. This course has been taken as a precaution in consequence of the spread of scarlet fever, which is at present raging in that part of the district. The officer reports 27 families were afflicted with the epidemic, but the number of patients is largely in excess of this, there being several persons suffering in many households.

11 Nov 1878
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Berry.
The Chairman reported a certain amount of dissatisfaction at Scholes on account of the National School having closed by order of the medical officer, owing to the prevalence of fever in the village. The Board had held a special meeting on the the subject and decided to ask the Local Government Board if they could legally compensate the managers of the school for any loss sustained. The short answer to this was no.
In the absence of the medical officer, the Chairman stated the district had a great number of persons suffering from scarlatina.
An agreement was signed by the Chairman, on behalf of the Local Board, with the Bradford Corporation for the supply of water for three years, commencing January last, at a rate of 9d per 1000 gallons.
The Board, after reconsidering a resolution affecting the width of the new street at Moorbottom, in which it is was proposed to build St. Luke's Church, decided that the distance across the street, between the buildings in no case must be less than 11 yards.

21 Nov 1878
Adjourned public meeting.
On this occasion, the Co-operative Hall was numerously attended by the ratepayers of Cleckheaton to consider dividing the township for election purposes, the matter having been inadvertently omitted from the Provisional Order. A spirited discussion ensued with diverse opinion. It was ultimately resolved that the district be split into 3 wards, one each for Cleckheaton, Scholes and Oakenshaw and that the Local Board would take the necessary steps for carrying the resolution into effects.

25 Nov 1878
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Cockill. Others: Messrs. Wilson, Pitt, Speight, Roberts, Gaunt, Umpleby, Sugden and Gill.
It was resolved that the Board undertake the drainage of Lime Street and Iron Street, charging the cost to the owners; and the drainage at Brooklyn Street to be proceeded with at once.
The medical officer reported in the last month, there had been 15 deaths in Cleckheaton and 3 in Scholes along with 27 births. Two of the deaths were from scarlatina and typhoid fever. Precautionary measures to counteract the spread of contagion were ordered to be circulated.

23 Dec 1878
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Berry.
Mr William Blackburn took his seat and made the usual declaration.
Plans for two houses in South Parade by James Midgley and Benjamin Hillas along with four houses, stables etc., by Mr H F Cockill in the same place, were approved conditionally.
A letter from the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Company was read, stating the plans forming the improvement at the station at Cleckheaton would be deposited with Parliament in a few days. The proposed subway from Crown Street would be constructed for the accommodation of foot passengers only, as this was all the company could be expected reasonably to provide. The company have requested that the Cleckheaton Board state their intention in the assent or dissent of the their application to Parliament. The Board, on advice of their solicitor, dissented from the company's application, especially in respect of the proposed removal of the wooden bridge at Tofts.

6 Jan 1879
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Berry. Others: Messrs. Gaunt, Blackburn, Cockill, Roberts, Speight, Whiteley and Umpleby.
Mr Roberts, one of a deputation appointed to attend a conference of local boards at Shipley on the subject of the Highways and Locomotive Amendment Act, reported that the main traffic on the highways of the Cleckheaton district was that of coal and dross leading. The conference considered preparing bye-laws whereby compensation could be obtained by the local authorities for damages sustained by the carrying of this extraordinary traffic in the respective districts. A further meeting was planned for February. Messrs Roberts, Umpleby and Sugden were appointed the committee to represent Cleckheaton at any future meetings on this subject.
A tender submitted by Mr John Hirst, contractor, for inserting ventilators in the main drain of the district was accepted.
Tenders for the construction of drainage in Lime Street were examined and that of Messrs, Pearson & Bateman of Scholes was accepted.
The Board gave consent to Mr R F Crosland to make a burial yard at Oldfield Nook, Scholes, in connection with the Society of Friends.

8 Jan 1879
Public meeting.
A large public meeting was held at the Co-operative Hall in which a resolution, unanimously passed, authorising the Cleckheaton Local Board to oppose the scheme of the Railway Company in Parliament and defray the cost of the opposition out of the rates.

20 Jan 1879
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Berry.
Mr. Steele, medical officer, stated in November the number of deaths was 19 with 30 births. Scarlet fever had caused 6 deaths and 1 each of typhoid fever, cholera and whooping cough. All the cases of scarlet fever were at Scholes and the cholera case at Moor Side. The number of deaths in December were 31 with 34 births. Scarlet fever had caused 4 deaths, 3 at Scholes and whooping cough 3. The extreme severity of the weather had been the main cause of mortality this month.
The Clerk reported he had received from the Local Government Board, a copy the provisional order granted to the North Bierley Local Board for the construction of drainage works at Oakenshaw.
The Clerk was instructed to write to the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company stating that the Board claimed the right for the public of crossing the lines at the railway station, which crossing had been stopped through the company closing the gates. The Clerk reported he had written to the company intimating that the Board will oppose the company's Bill in Parliament, where they sought to dispense with the wooden bridge over the railway.

3 Feb 1879
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill.
It was unanimously resolved that Mr Wavell, solicitor of Halifax, be retained on behalf of the Board to conduct the opposition in Parliament of the company to effect alteration at Cleckheaton station.

17 Feb 1879
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Berry. Others: Messrs. Whiteley, Gill, Roberts, Cockill, Umpleby, Gaunt and Speight.
Dr, Steele reported there had been 27 deaths in the last month. In a special report upon the scarlet fever epidemic at Scholes, he stated as far as he could ascertain, 51 persons in 33 families had been attacked by the disease, 8 of the cases being fatal. The first cases were in August, but they were so mild that they didn't come to his notice. He first noticed the epidemic in October when 2 deaths were recorded and a number of others cases discovered. The main cause for the outbreak was not clear but the spreading of it was attributed to parents allowing their children to attend school when other members of the family were suffering from the disease, The closure of the schools, disinfection of house, clothing and drains were measures adopted to check the spread. He stated that what was needed was a small hospital where those disorders could be completely separated.
The Clerk read a letter for solicitors in Manchester in reference to the Railway Bill. The Company regretted that their desire to improve the station was opposed by the opposition of the district it proposed to serve. The Railway Board have instructed them to withdraw from the Bill. the power to make the new roads described in the 5th clause and which involved the abandonment of the footbridge. They proposed to retain the powers to widen the bridge at Westgate which had no bearing with the proposed new road. In making this communication the Local Board would understand that the Directors retained discretion of making any application to Parliament hereafter. Mr Cockill said the best thing to be done was for the railway company to withdraw the railway altogether from the district. Mr Whiteley said it would be the best thing if another company was brought in. It was ultimately decided that Mr Wavell, solicitor to the Board, be empowered to take any steps which might be deemed necessary in order to have the footbridge opened or a sub-way made.
Plans for a house in Brook Street by Mr S Greenwood were submitted and approved.
Plans for cottages in Exchange Street, by Mr John Wright were approved subject to non-interference with an ancient watercourse.
A villa residence in Westgate by Mr John Hirst was also approved subject to a street plan being submitted and passed.

3 Mar 1879
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Wilson.
The draft agreement between the Liversedge and Cleckheaton Local Boards, for the supply of water to Liversedge was approved.
It was stated that Colonel Cox, Government Inspector, will attend the Local Board on Tuesday next, for the purpose of holding an inquiry into the matter of dividing the Cleckheaton district for election purposes.

27 Mar 1879
Upcoming election of new members.
Retiring members: Messrs. William Anderton, Titus Berry, John Gill and George Whiteley.
Nominations: Messrs. John Gill, Titus Berry, C P Anderton, Joseph Rhodes, Joseph Nutter, George Whiteley, W B Boon, G T Bull, John L Hirst, H S Pearson and John Hirst, farmer.

31 Mar 1879
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill. Others: Messrs. Cockill, Blackburn, Speight, Wilson, Pitt, Roberts and Umpleby.
It was decided to give notice to the owners of property abutting upon Pavement Street, to put into that thoroughfare a pop pipe drain.
Mr Pearson was willing to sell to the Board, a portion of his land at 5s per yard for the proposed improvements of the highway in Westgate. Mr Cockill stated the price was exorbitant. The alterations would improve his property and he ought to sell at cost price or with a small profit. Other members expressed a similar view and it was proposed that Mr Cockill and Mr Blackburn wait upon Mr Pearson and ask if he would accept 3s 3d per yard and if the Board could take any quantity they might require.
It was agreed that about 100 yards of causeway, near to Richardson Street in Oakenshaw, should be leveled.
A letter was received from Mr F Bower, secretary to the Oakenshaw Mill Co. Ltd., calling the attention of the Board to the fact that at their mill, there were no fire plugs or other machinery necessary in case of fire. The Board decided to put down the necessary appliances.
Mr Blackburn stated that there was a piece of waste land adjoining his property in Westgate and if it was his, then he would make a grant of it to the Board on condition that that no erection should be placed upon it. It was agreed to leave the question over until the Clerk had consulted the Board's solicitor on the subject.

4 Apr 1879
Election of new members
Three of the four retiring members were re-elected: Titus Berry, manufacturer; John Gill, manufacturer and George Whiteley, bookkeeper. The fourth new member is George Thomas Bull, grocer.

16 Apr 1879
Meeting.
Mr Gill was elected as Chairman and the whole of the officers of the Board were reappointed.

12 May 1879
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill. Others: Messrs. Cockill, Bull, Berry, Speight, Umpleby, Whiteley and Gaunt.
Thomas Crowther, a youth, was appointed weigh-clerk at the gasworks.
Mr H O Steele, medical officer presented his report for the last year. In Cleckheaton there had been 174 deaths (23.20 per 1000); Scholes had 52 deaths (35.11 per 1000) and Oakenshaw had 11 (32.25 per 1000). 49 deaths had occurred from preventable diseases. Drains badly constructed and without ventilation, were existing in various locations. He also expresses his protest against sunken ashpits. The report was referred to the General Purpose Committee.
It was stated that that the indictment brought by the Board against the railway company, for closing the railway station footpath, had come before the grand jury at York Castle and that the case will come for hearing at the July assizes.

9 Jun 1879
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill. Others: Messrs. Berry, Cockill, Bull, Blackburn, Pitt, Speight, Gaunt, Umpleby and Whiteley.
The Clerk read a communication from the Local Government Board, in reference to the disposal of funds remaining after the dissolution of the Rural Sanitary Authority of the North Bierley Union, and ordered that £59 9s 11d be paid to Oakenshaw, of which amount £28 10s 8d was due from Scholes.
The offer of the medical officer, as contained in his report, to inspect and certify all new house drains before they were allowed to be used, was considered. The Chairman and Mr Umpleby instanced glaring cases of violation of the bye-laws regulating the construction of connecting drains, and there was a general agreement that great laxity prevailed in carrying out the bye-laws. It was agreed to accept the offer of the medical officer to co-operate with Board's surveyor, whose responsibility, it was maintained, should in no way be lessened.

23 Jun 1879
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill. Others: Messrs. Berry, Roberts, Bull, Blackburn, Whiteley, Pitt, Sugden, Wilson, Umpleby, Guant and Cockill.
Mr John Ellis, Superintendent of the Fire Brigade attended, in reference to the proposed extensions of the water mains at Moor End, and recommended that the Board should put down 4 inch instead of 8 inch pipes, not only in that locality, but whenever a new street is opened out. He contended that the 8 inch drains were of little use in case of fire, and as the cost was little more, the Board would do well to consider the recommendation, which he made not only as anxious that the Fire Brigade should be able to give a good account of itself, but in the interest of the ratepayers. The Board considered the suggestion and it was resolved that it be carried into effect.
Mr Umpleby reported the result of an inspection of a stream running into the Savile estate at Hunsworth, which was said to be fouled by refuse water, but after due consideration the Board decided that it was a matter for the owners of the property only.
The Nuisance Inspector, Dan Butler, accompanied by the surveyor, attended to report the results of an examination of the Moorend main drainage in order to discover the reason of the foul smells. After Mr Butler had given his report, Mr Berry proposed that that upon any future occasion, should the nuisance inspector present himself in an unsober state, he be at once turned out of the room. This was carried and a copy of the resolution was ordered to be forwarded to the inspector.
Mr Sugden (Oakenshaw) said he had been looking at the cash balance in favour of Oakenshaw, and he should like to see the extension of the causeway from its present point to the Cleckheaton boundary. He proposed that tenders be obtained for 610 yards of flagging, kerbs and setts required to cover that distance which would absorb rather over £200. Agreed and carried.
A communication was read from Mr Curry, solicitor on behalf of Mr Cockill, a member of the Board, who made application to be allowed to stop up an old footpath in Whitcliffe, substituting for it a better road along South Parade and asking the Board to take the necessary steps to obtain the sanction of the Justices. There were no objections raised and the Clerk to take the necessary steps to procure the diversion, Mr Cockill paying for the expenses of the application.
Mr Thomas Burnup had called at the office to once again complain of the smoke nuisance in the town and asked for some abatement. The intimation was received with some merriment, especially as the applicant held all the members of the Board to be alike interested in smoke creation rather than suppression. The question was referred to the General Purpose Committee, which was understood to be the equivalent to shelving it for 12 months.
Plans for three houses at Oakenshaw by David Sucksmith were passed, conditional on the diversion of the main drain and improvement of the ashpits.

7 Jul 1879
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill.
It was decided to empower Mr Curry, solicitor, to make application for two justices to view the footpath to be substituted at Whitcliffe for the one proposed to be stopped, on Mr Cockill, one of the property owners, undertaking all responsibility in respect to construction and costs.
An estimate was approved for a district rate of 1s 8d in the pound for buildings and 5d on land for Cleckheaton, to raise £1947 based on a rateable value of £24000. The estimate was approved and the required notices were ordered to be given. A rate of 2s for Scholes and 10d for Oakenshaw were also ordered to be laid.
The tender of Messrs. Briggs and White, for flags and setts required for the extension of the causeway from Oakenshaw to the Cleckheaton boundary was accepted.
The surveyor reported the result of the examination made of the offensive drain at Moor End and recommended that a sluice be cut into it to allow for it being flushed. The suggestion was considered worthy of adoption.
Plans for a new iron church to be erected at Moor Bottom, in St. Luke's parish, and of cottages in Mount Street were approved.
A sub-committee was formed to deal with the various questions involved in the improvement of Westgate.

21 Jul 1879
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill. Others: Messrs. Berry, Pitt, Roberts, Cockill, Umpleby, Bull, Whiteley, Blackburn and Speight.
The General Purpose Committee's minutes contained a resolution recommending that a causeway at Scholes should be relaid.
The Chairman referred to some correspondence that had taken place referring to a smoke nuisance and said the Board were at a loss to know which was the most effective remedy. It was decided that, for the present time, factory owners would see the fireman did their very best to prevent the nuisance.
A letter was read from the Rev. A Winnifrith, vicar of the parish of St. Luke's, asking that a crossing be laid at Moor Bottom, opposite the site of the proposed iron church. The letter was referred to the General Purpose Committee who were empowered to deal with the matter.
The medical officer reported 11 deaths in Cleckheaton and 2 in Scholes for the month of June. There were some mild cases of Scarlet fever in St. Peg Lane and called attention of the Board to some ashpits which were situated in yards where open bedroom windows were located. He recommended that the ashpits should be altered.

4 Aug 1879
Meeting. Chairman: John Gill. Others: Messrs. Roberts, Speight, Whiteley, Sugden, Wilson, Cockill, Bull, Umpleby & Gaunt.
The Chairman stated that a letter from Mr Wavell, the Board's solicitor, stated that the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company had not yet pleaded in the case at issue with respect to the level crossing at Cleckheaton railway station. The case would therefore have to run on to another assizes.
Mr John Tattersall, milk seller, wrote to the Board in reply to a communication he had received from the Clerk, in which he explained why his servant had refused to let the nuisance inspector, Mr Butler, have a quart of milk for an alleged test of its purity. He stated that the inspector brought him a dirty mug from a public house table and refused to say for what purpose he required the milk. He had no objections to the milk supplied by him being subjected to analysation under proper conditions. A conversation, evidently adverse to the conduct of the inspector was commenced when the Chairman suggested that the subject should be discussed in his presence.
Plans for cottages at Hunsworth Moor by Mr John Wright were approved as were those of other small erections.
A general district rate for the district was approved as follows: Cleckheaton 1s 8d in the pound for buildings and 5d on land; Oakenshaw 10d in the pound and Scholes 2s in the pound.

18 Aug 1879
Meeting. Chairman: John Gill. Others: Messrs. Berry, Roberts, Whiteley, Speight, Cockill, Wilson and Blackburn.
For some time, the Board was occupied in the case of Mr John Tattersall, farmer, who had been held responsible for his servant refusing to supply the nuisance inspector, Dan Ira Butler, with a quart of new milk for analysis. The Board agreed to accept a written apology, which Mr Tattersall signed, and in it he expressed his regret for what had occurred, and withdrew any imputation against the inspector.
The Chairman read a letter from Mr W H Howorth, architect, Cleckheaton, in which he said that plans of cottages deposited by him at the Local Board office had been allowed to be taken away to copy. Mr Roberts (a member of the Board) confessed that he had obtained them for a friend without knowing he was doing wrong. He denied that they had been copied. The Chairman said he was sorry to find Mr Howorth had such good grounds for his complaint. It was resolved to prohibit any plans being inspected, even by members of the Board, except during the hours of meeting.
The medical officer, Mr H O Steele, presented his report for the last month showing 18 deaths in Cleckheaton, 3 in Oakenshaw and 1 in Scholes. There was only one case of symotic disease.

8 Sep 1879
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gaunt.
The business done was altogether unimportant.
An amusing item was furnished by the report of the surveyor, Mr John Ramsden, who had been deputed to collect stallages from persons occupying positions in the public streets during the recent feast. The custom has not hitherto prevailed of making such charges, and the surveyor found great difficulty in obtaining any payment whatever, especially from those who had occupied the same position for above twenty years. Generally he had been glad to accept a penny per lineal foot, instead of fourpence, as instructed. In some cases he had to "take it out" in nuts and gingerbread. The Clerk said the total sum realised only amounted to £3 19s 3d. The surveyor suggested that a scale of prices be prepared, and in future a deposit be demanded from stall keepers. It was agreed to to make a lower charge based upon the amount of frontage and to insist upon its payment.
Minutes of the School Attendance Committee showed that it had been resolved to recommend the Guardians to pay the school fees of several children, and warning notices were ordered to be served upon several parents for the non-attendance of their children at school.

15 Dec 1879
Meeting. Chairman: Titus Berry. Others: Messrs. Bull, Cockill, Blackburn, Gaunt, Speight, Wilson, Sugden, Umpleby and Whiteley.
The medical officer presented returns that showed in October there were 9 deaths for Cleckheaton and 1 for Scholes. The births were 32. In November there were 18 deaths in Cleckheaton, 7 in Scholes and 1 in Oakenshaw. The high death rate during November was mainly attributed to the large number of cases of disease of the respiratory organs. Several cases of measles had also come to notice. Mr Whiteley states that one of the deaths in Scholes was attributed to erysipelas should have been put down to vaccination. The child was perfectly healthy before it died.
The usual statutory notices in respect of the proposed Wakefield Corporation Water Bill were read, and the Clerk was instructed to ascertain if the Board's interests were affected in regard to the same.
A number of defaulters in respect to gas and water rates were ordered to be summoned.
The plan for two houses in Westgate by Mr Thomas Halmshaw were approved.
An application for the Oakenshaw Mill Company for a hydrant to be placed near their premises was referred to the Oakenshaw members.
A sub-committee was appointed to make inquires into the necessity of enlarged gas mains to Hartshead Moor.

29 Dec 1879
Meeting. Present: Messrs. Gill, Cockill, Pitts, Berry, Roberts, Bull, Sugden, Wilson, Umpleby and Gaunt.
Plans submitted by Matthew Sugden for a corn mill at Oakenshaw were approved.
Plans for 12 houses in South Parade by Joseph Holroyd were deferred.
Plans for a house and shop in Westgate by Mr H Crowther were rejected.
Mr William Drake of Scholes, complained of the dangerous state of the mill dam fencing at Popplewell and the Clerk was instructed to request the owners to repair it.
The surveyor was instructed to prepare a plan and estimate of drainage works at Hartshead Moor.
The question of applying air valves to the water mains was discussed and ultimately referred to committee.
Mr Snowden had complained of the difficulty in obtaining gas at Hunsworth Mills, in consequence of the pipes being charged with water. It was suggested that a syphon be obtained to remedy the defect.
The cases of two inhabitants of the town, who had been taking water through neighbour's houses were then considered and deferred for a week.
The sanitary inspector had seized the carcase of a diseased beast owned by Abraham Pearson, which, having been condemned by the medical officer, was afterwards
destroyed by magisterial order. The Board considered in committee on what further steps needed to be taken in the interest of the public.

12 Jan 1880
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill. Others: Messrs. Pitt, Umpleby, Gaunt, Sugden, Wilson, Whiteley, Bull, Blackburn, Cockill and Berry.
Mr Wilson reported on the insufficient water pressure at Oakenshaw. A trial had been made and the pressure from the 3in main was not as expected and would not carry water to the top of the worsted mill. It was thought that no extra force would be obtained by installing an 11in main. Various further tests were needed before incurring any expense.
The deputation empowered to purchase property in Westgate from street improvements from Mr Jesse Sugden, reported that the price asked was so large they did not feel justified in proceeding further with the matter.
It was resolved to advertise for a loan of £7000.
Mr Holroyd's plans for 12 cottages in South Parade were passed along with shops in Westgate by Mr H Crowther.

26 Jan 1880
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill. Others: Messrs. Umpleby, Bull, Berry, Gaunt, Cockill, Pitts, Whiteley, Speight and Blackburn.
The Chairman reported the result of an interview with the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company with reference to the deprival of a right of road near Cleckheaton Station. The indictment against the company was due for hearing on the 29th, but would not be proceeded with, as arrangements, which could not be disclosed, had been come to.
The price demanded by Mr Jesse Sugden for property in Westgate was voted as too exorbitant, when the nature of that improvement was taken into consideration.
Mr Wilson, water manager, reported that a test had been made of the of the pressure of water in the mains at Oakenshaw and that of the Cleckheaton mains was not much better. It was not thought advisable to to incur the expense of making the alterations desired.
The medical officer's report showed deaths at 26.6 per 1000 in Cleckheaton and 45.36 in Scholes. The high death rate was attributed to the severe weather.
It was unanimously recommended that the sewer at Hartshead Moor be extended in accordance with the plans proposed by the surveyor.
Plans for alterations to Brook Mill by Mr W Blackburn were passed.
Plans for a wool store by Mr G Anderton & Son were passed.
Plans for a house by Mr S Mounsey and also for 3 new streets at Hartshead Moor by Mr J D Butler were passed.
Plans for 4 houses at Scholes by Mr William Booth were also passed.
It was resolved to procure a further loan of £5800 at 4% on the gas works account.

9 Feb 1880
Meeting. Chairman: H F Cockill.
Attention was called to the dirty state of some of the causeways in the town. Mr Berry remarked that in some places the causeways were shameful. He did not think it necessary to pass any resolution as he thought the surveyor would now see to them being cleaned.
Mr Gill was appointed to act as returning officer at the election of members in April. Seats to be vacated by Messrs. Cockill, Gaunt, Blackburn and Wilson.
Messrs. Whiteley, Roberts and Berry were appointed a committee to consider the question of improving the water supply at Hartshead Moor.
Mr Whiteley drew attention to the distress in Ireland and moved that a town meeting should be called to consider raising funds. He was informed, however, that a petition should be presented to the Chairman from a number of ratepayers, requesting him to call a meeting.

23 Feb 1880
Meeting. Chairman: Mr John Gill. Others: Messrs. Roberts, Speight, Pitt, Blackburn, Bull, Wilson, Sugden, Whiteley and Umpleby.
Mr Gill stated that they had been anxious for several days to hear how the Board stood in connection with the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway, respecting the crossing at Cleckheaton station. A letter was now received from Wavell solicitors stating that the company were now willing to conclude an arrangement in which the Board abandon the recent incitement and all claims against the company and that the company will provide a subway for carriages, as well as footway passengers. The future action of the Board and the company were not to be prejudiced by this arrangement. The solicitor, in the main agreed to accept the plans and the subject was then dropped.
The Clerk read a draft provisional order received from the Local Government Board for the formation of a united district to be called the Spen Valley Main Sewerage District, under the provisions of the Public Health Act. A similar communication was also forwarded to the Local Boards of Gomersal, Heckmondwike and Liversedge, the order to come into force on the 29th September 1880. The Cleckheaton Local Board would have to supply it's Chairman and three others members to form the joint Board. The formation of a main arterial drain and connecting works to relieve the several districts shall be completed within one year from September and provide the discharge of 250 gallons per day per house. The matter was deferred until the next meeting.
Mr Arthur Anderton complained of serious nuisances arising from the chemical works of Mr Ellison at Whitechapel Lane. It was resolved to give the occupier notice to abate the nuisance.
The medical officer reported 17 deaths and 39 births in the whole of the area.
Plans for two houses in South Parade by Mr John Roberts were approved.

1 Mar 1880
Special meeting. Chairman: John Gill. Others: Messrs. Berry, Cockill, Roberts, Gaunt, Whiteley, Bull, Pitts and Umpleby.
The draft provisional order of the Local Government Board for the formation of a united drainage district for the Spen Valley was discussed. The general feeling was in disagreement to the proposed scheme. It was believed that Heckmondwike intended to oppose it. It was suggested that separate drainage works would be more advantageous. The Board didn't have sufficient data to make a decision and it was ultimately agreed that the Board ask for an extension of time so that the matter can be discussed at the first Board meeting in April.

9 Mar 1880
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill.
Mr Pitts reported on the nuisance alleged to exist at the property of Mr Ellison, chemical manufacturer of Flat Lane. The matter was deferred for two weeks.
A discussion took place with reference to the meter on Hartshead Moor, through which water is supplied from the Bradford Corporation to Liversedge, by way of Cleckheaton. The matter was adjourned to the next meeting.

19 Apr 1880
First meeting of the new year. Present: Messrs. Gill, Whiteley, Bull, Speight, Sugden, Thornton, Blackburn, Cockill, Berry, Pitt, Hirst, Roberts & Umpleby.
New members took the usual declaration. Mr Cockill was proposed as the new Chairman, however he declined and Mr Gill was re-elected.
There was no update on the subway by the Railway Company. The Clerk was directed to write to Mr Wavell, solicitor, to state a delay in the agreement was not desirable.
Plans for a dwelling house in Westgate by Mr Frederick Crowther were passed on condition that before the erection in commenced, the street be paved in accordance with plans already passed.
The Board passed a resolution binding all persons whose building plans show a proposed street, to put down, in order to determine the street level, kerbstones at distances apart of not more than twenty yards.
Mr Steele, medical officer, reported there were 14 deaths for the district in March.
A report into into the finances of the gas department was presented. The affairs were very satisfactory apart from that there was still a considerable leakage, which, however, had diminished during the past year. Nearly 3,000,000 cubic feet more gas had been manufactured than in the previous 12 months. Coal consumption had increased by 108 tons.

24 May 1880
Meeting.
The Clerk read a letter from the Local Government Board to the Heckmondwike Sanitary Authority in respect to the drainage of the Spen Valley. The letter stated the Board would not press further the opinion that a joint scheme would be best, and granted an application by the Heckmondwike Board for permission to put into force the compulsory clauses of the Lands Clauses Consolidation Act for the purpose of securing land with the borough of Dewsbury to be converted in outfall works for the sewage of Heckmondwike.
The medical officer reported 23 deaths during April and 25 births.

7 Jun 1880
Meeting.
A letter from the Oakenshaw Mill Company was read, asking if the Board were prepared to fix the requisite number of fire plugs in connection with the laying of water pipes for the protection of their mill property, in accordance with the decision of the Board. The company have offered to pay half of the cost. The matter was deferred until the next meeting.
The Chairman had signed a petition to Parliament, on behalf of the Board, in favour of the Hull, Barnsley and West Riding Junction Railway and Dock Bill.
The meter inspector reported that during the last week the consumption of water had been 72,000 gallons less than the previous week and Liversedge district was 8,000 more.
Mr Cockill called attention to some statements which were recently made at a meeting of the Cleckheaton Chamber of Commerce, which reflected discredit on the School Attendance Committee of the Local Board. Mr Umpleby objected to the statement in which the attendance officer had been instructed not to prosecute neglectful parents, as the cost would be 5s per case. The Clerk stated no such instruction had been given.
A notice was received from the trustees of the Leeds and Whitehall Road, intimating that the trust would expire on the 1st of November next.

21 Jun 1880
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill. Others: Messrs. Umpleby, Roberts, Hirst, Berry, Cockill, Blackburn, Thornton, Sugden, Whiteley and Bull.
The Oakenshaw Mill application was again discussed. The estimated cost of the alterations required was £30, of which the company agreed to pay half. Mr Thornton moved that the Board should pay £15 towards the cost, however Mr Sugden stated that the company had command of a stream running through their estate which they made no use of. He suggested they should impound the water in a reservoir instead of asking for provision being made out of ratepayer's money. It was carried that the company should pay the whole of the expense.
The Chairman reported no progress on the completion of the alterations at Cleckheaton railway station. Mr Blackburn stated that the Board would be justified in forcing open the roadway across the station yard if something was not done soon. It was decided to send a further strong representation to the company.
In reference to an application made some time ago by Mr N W Wright, for compensation to him for the loss of his office as clerk to the rural sanitary authority of the North Bierley Union, the Local Government Board intimated that they proposed to award him £57 10s, the Cleckheaton Board being apportioned £38 16s 6d., the remainder to be paid by Tong. Mr Whiteley moved that a strong protest be made by the Board against the injustice of such compensation being awarded for a year and a half's service, which was carried unanimously.
Mr G Goldthorp had complained of the nuisance arising from the smell of the Board's gasworks. The matter was referred to the Gas Committee.
The medical officer reported deaths in May were 19 and births 42. A second case of typhoid fever in Walker Street was attributed to defective house drainage, to which the attention of the inspector was ordered to be called.
The seal of the Board was ordered to be affixed to the agreement referring to the deviation of the road at South Parade.
Plans for a house in South Parade by Mr S Brown were passed, along with those for a maltkiln by Messrs. Firth & Blackburn.
A recommendation of the General Purposes Committee, requiring that in future, no dwelling house be allowed to be occupied until it had been certified by the Board in accordance with the bye-laws, was approved.

19 Jul 1880
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill. Others: Messrs. Hirst, Umpleby, Thornton, Sugden, Cockill, Berry, Speight and Roberts.
A draft agreement between the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company and the Board, in reference to the subway at the railway station was submitted and approved. The agreement provides that the company shall provide light for the road and that the Board shall keep it in proper repair.
Solicitors for the Oakenshaw Mill Company had written to the Board stating that their refusal to supply the company with a fire plug was contrary to the regulations provided by the Public Health Act and the action of the Board would be submitted to the Local Government Board. Mr Sugden urged there was no necessity to comply with the request as there was an ample supply of water. It was eventually decided that the Board should adhere the former resolution by which it was agreed that the work be carried out at the expense of the Oakenshaw Mill Company.
A communication was read from the Local Government Board sanctioning the appointment of the new sanitary inspector.
The medical officer reported 17 deaths and 33 births. Four deaths from preventable disease, including one case of typhoid fever at Scholes which had arisen from badly constructed and offensive house drain.

2 Aug 1880
Meeting. Chairman: John Gill. Others: Messrs. Berry, Cockill, Umpleby, Roberts, Hirst, Pitt, Speight, Bull and Whiteley
The Board considered the agreement for alterations required at the Cleckheaton railway station, to which attention of Mr Wavell, the Board's solicitor, was ordered to be called.
In response to the Board's advertisement for an inspector of nuisances, there were five applications, including one from the late inspector. Considerable dissatisfaction was expressed at the conduct of the late inspector, and a desire was expressed that the office should be filled by a respectable and efficient man. The appointment was deferred to the next meeting.
Mr Steele was re-appointed medical officer of health.
A letter from the Liversedge Local Board intimated that the Board were about to lay down new mains for obtaining the Bradford Corporation's high level system in their district and asking that deputation might be allowed to confer with members of the Cleckheaton Board on the subject. Granted.
A letter was read from the Local Government Board in reference to the annual report of the medical officer and inquiring if the Board had considered the question of providing hospital accommodation for infectious cases in their district, and if so, with what result. The letter was referred to the General Purpose Committee.
The enclosure of Wibsey Slack and Low Moor Common, was next considered by the Board. Mr Whiteley expressed opinion that it was another attempt at depriving the general community for the benefit of a few landowners. The matter was referred to future consideration.
Mr Howarth, architect, attended in reference to a suggested alteration of plan of Mr Oates' property, he also took occasion to refer to the proposed alteration of street level at Scholes in connection with plans submitted by the Scholes Co-operative Society, who he submitted were not the "obstinate society" they had been represented to be, and in this case only intended to carry out the plans. It was decided to leave the matter for consideration of the Scholes members.
Plans for two houses and a stable by Mr Charles Lightowler were approved.
The Clerk read the minutes of the School Attendance Committee showing that several persons had appeared before the committee to show cause why their children were not attending school. Three summonses had been taken out by order of the committee and convictions obtained, the fine being 5s each. The cost of bringing these cases, however amounted to 30s, so to obtain a fine of 5s the Board had to expend 10s. He thought the law was very defective in this matter. Several viewpoints were given on the process.
The Clerk submitted an estimate of a general district rate for Cleckheaton at 1s 8d in the pound on buildings and 5d for land. Scholes 2s1d for buildings and 6d for land. The rates will be laid at the next meeting.
The Chairman said the question of accepting an offer of land suitable for a cemetery for the district would be considered in committee.

16 Aug 1880
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Whiteley
The agreement between the Board and the Railway Company regarding Cleckheaton Station had been signed on behalf of the Company.
Mr D F Butler was appointed inspector of nuisances.
The Board approved the scheme for the enclosure of waste lands at Wibsey and Low Moor but suggested that 10 acres, instead of five, be laid out for recreation purposes.
It was decided to allow the Liversedge Local Board to lay a water main through a portion of the Board's district, the Cleckheaton Board desiring to take from the proposed new main at Hartshead Moor.
A general district rate was approved for Cleckheaton of 1s 8d in the pound and for 2s for Scholes. It was intended to lay 1s 3d for Oakenshaw.
Messrs. Gill, Bull, Hirst Roberts, Pitt and Blackburn were appointed as a committee to consider the improvement of streets.
A communication was received asking the Board to support the holding of an assize at Wakefield. It was agreed not to interfere in the matter.
The medical officer reported 15 deaths in the last month.

30 Aug 1880
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Whiteley.
It was resolved to lay a new general district rate for Oakenshaw at 1s 2d in the pound.
The Board accepted the tender of Messrs. Rooks, Hall and Co., of Cleckheaton, for the erection of two new condensers at the gasworks for the sum of £167 10s.
It was resolved, on recommendation of the General Purpose Committee, that £296 be allowed on the gas rents and coke for the year ended March 25th last, on account of discounts and amounts otherwise irrecoverable.
Mains for gas and water be laid in Blacup Street.

13 Sep 1880
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill.
Mr Wilson, meter inspector, paid a visit, along with the inspectors of Liversedge and North Bierley Boards to the reservoir at Clayton Heights. There had been a blockage which prevented the reservoir to fill up and had created a somewhat scarce supply. It was hoped there would be soon a plentiful supply.
The Board were of the opinion that some parts of Hartshead Moor suffered owing to the supply passing through the mains to Liversedge, the Clerk was instructed to write to the Liversedge Board about the matter.
Mr H Atkinson of Spen, wrote complaining of the lights in the public lamps in Saint Peg Lane, and suggesting that new burners should be affixed to them, and that a new lamp should be erected at the bottom of Brooke Street. Messrs. Bull and Pitt were appointed to view the place and report, and also consider a complaint of the insufficiency of gas in the market.
It was decided to advance the salaries of the lamplighters in Scholes from 5s to 6s per week, and that the lighting of public of the public lamps should commence on Saturday and in Oakenshaw, the following Saturday.
The committee appointed to view the street in the township and to report on their improvement, presented their report. The surveyor was instructed to prepare plans and estimates.

27 Sep 1880
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill. Others: Messrs. Bull, Umpleby, Cockill, Roberts, Blackburn and Whiteley.
The Clerk read the correspondence with Liversedge Local Board regarding the supply of water to the upper portion of Hartshead Moor. The Liversedge Board were willing to supply Cleckheaton with water sufficient for that purpose on terms mentioned in a previous letter, when in a position to do so. The Clerk was instructed to further investigate the matter.
The Clerk was instructed to write to the Bradford Corporation, complaining of the dirty condition of the water supplied to Cleckheaton.
In reference to a suggestion of the Local Government Board that hospital accommodation be provided at Cleckheaton for the isolation of cases of infectious disease, the Board declined to undertake such provision at present.
Mr Steele, medical officer reported 14 deaths in Cleckheaton and 1 in Scholes. Births were at 32. An unusual number of deaths were caused by autumnal diarrhea caused by excessive heat added to the sanitary condition of many of the dwellings were deaths had occurred. He trusted that the Board would do something towards remedying the horrible nuisance from the ashpits in the area.
The Local Government Board had written to the Board regarding the Oakenshaw Mill Company. Since there were no board members from Oakenshaw present, it was decided to leave this matter until the next meeting.
The Chairman asked what was being done in regard to the drainage question. Mr Cockill stated the engineer, Mr Horsfall was engaged in the necessary preparation of plans.

11 Oct 1880
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill. Others: Messrs. Hirst, Sugden, Whiteley, Thornton, Bull, Umpleby, Speight, Berry, Pitt and Blackburn.
At the previous meeting it was resolved to purchase land in Whitechapel, at a cost not exceeding £1000, for a cemetery, and it was now agreed that negotiations be entered into with the Low Moor Company for the acquisition of sufficient land for the formation of a road leading from Westgate to Whitechapel, in order to provide access to the cemetery.
The Local Government Board had expressed disappointment that the Board had not considered it necessary to provide hospital accommodation for cases which would not otherwise be isolated and the Board would incur great responsibility in the occurrence of an epidemic. The Chairman stated there were other obligations besides this, which were of a more pressing character and the Clerk was instructed to ascertain upon the what terms cases could be sent to the Bradford Fever Hospital.
Solicitors for the Oakenshaw Mill Company were to be communicated with and a plan showing the position of the watercourse and the present hydrants along with a letter of reply from the Board is to be forwarded to them.
The Bradford Corporation wrote to the Board, stating that the water supplied to Cleckheaton was the best that could possibly be obtained and suggested there must be some local defects. It was resolved that the hydrants be flushed with a view to remedying the evil.
The Gas manager submitted a report on the leakage question. The committee recommended an inspection of the meters be placed under his superintendence and he be held accountable for the meters being properly attended to.

25 Oct 1880
Meeting. Chairman: John Gill. Others: Messrs. Roberts, Whiteley, Blackburn, Thornton, Hirst and Cockill.
The Clerk, Joseph Armitage, read a communication from Heckmondwike Local Board, enclosing a resolution passed by that Board respecting the projected formation of a Parliamentary district comprising the townships in the Spen Valley of Heckmondwike, Cleckheaton, Liversedge, Gomersal and Birkenshaw, for the purpose of obtaining direct Parliamentary representation, and inviting the co-operation of the various authorities of those places. Several members expressed their views on the subject and the matter was stood over until a better attendance of members was present.
Attention was brought to a proposed alteration of buildings belonging to Mr Joshua Walker of Horncastle Lane, as affording an opportunity for effecting a desirable improvement by the purchase of an obstructing corner. The Chairman stated that the portion of the building referred to had been purchased eleven years ago by the Board, and on referring to the minute book, it was found that a cheque for £52 15s 2d had been drawn and paid to Mr George Carver, but the property had never been conveyed, owing to the absence of one of the contracting parties. The Clerk expressed his astonishment that the auditor should have passed the passed the account without a voucher. It was resolved to wait upon Mr Walker with a view to an arrangement if possible.
The Clerk had made inquiries with the Bradford Fever Hospital and found that a charge of 3s 6d per day was made to Local Boards for each patient sent to the hospital. It was remarked that an arrangement upon these terms would be much better than setting up a separate establishment and the Clerk was instructed to forward a reply to the Local Government Board to that effect.
Progress was reported in reference to the site of a cemetery and proposed new road from Westgate to Whitechapel. A deputation was appointed to meet directors of the Low Moor Company.
Plans of Oakenshaw Mill showing the position of the hydrants etc., had been prepared and were ordered to be sent to the Local Government Board regarding the recent complaint.
It was resolved to write to Mr Lipscombe, agent for the Savile estate, as to the proposed acquisition of a strip of land and the site of the Moor End toll bar, required for widening the road at that point.
Mr Steele, medical officer presented his report showing 24 deaths in the district. Three fatal cases of typhoid fever and three of diarrhea due to defective drainage, sink pipes being untrapped and communicating directly with the outer drains. The attention of the nuisance inspector was ordered to be drawn to the subject with instructions to compel the trapping of all house drains.

 8 Nov 1880
Meeting.
It was agreed to purchase a portion of the Savile estate at Moor End (site of the demolished toll bar), for the purpose of improving the highway.
The Board agreed to accept an offer of the Liversedge Local Board to supply a portion of Cleckheaton with water through a meter at Hartshead Moor, at a price of 1s per 1000 gallons.
Plans for a wool shed by Messrs. William Atkinson & Son were passed, along with those of a greenhouse by Mr Anderton jnr, and other small erections.
Mssrs. Wm Atkinson & Son of Peg Lane had complained of the main drain in Peg Lane. The Clerk to inform him the completion of of the main drain would be considered in conjunction with the general scheme for the district.
Mr Wesley Barraclough complained of the dirty state of the town's water at his residence. Remedial measures were agreed upon.
A draft agreement between owners of land at Greenside and the Board as to the proposed scheme for widening the road was submitted and refused.
The Clerk was instructed to give notice to the owner of the land alongside the Spen Beck, at the approach to the Brookhouse Bridge (where a young woman was recently drowned), requesting him to properly fence off the footpath.
The improvement of Horncastle Street was again raised. The committee appointed were to ascertain from Mr Joshua Walker of Heckmondwike, what terms he would dispose of the property to the Board, so that the improvements can take place.
The Clerk reported three patients with typhoid fever were removed from the same household to the Fever Hospital. A young man of 19 had died from the disease which was supposed to have originated from a defective drain.
The deputation who waited upon the Low Moor Company in order to acquire a plot of their land for the proposed cemetery, reported the had sent additional information and plans to the company.

22 Nov 1880
The scheduled meeting was not able to go ahead, as only Messrs Cockill, Pitt, Blackburn and Berry appeared.

6 Dec 1880
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Cockill. Others: Messrs. Umpleby, Roberts, Hirst, Speight, Whiteley, Pitt, Berry, Blackburn, Bull, Sugden and Thornton.
The surveyor, Mr Horsfall of Halifax, attended to confer with Board regarding to the proposed scheme of drainage for Cleckheaton. He received instructions to prepare plans for two alternative routes, one set of which will be forwarded to the Local Government Board.
Following complaints of noxious gases arising from the main sewer at Moor End, it was resolved to obtain permission from Mr Ellison, manufacturing chemist of Flat Lane, to place an escape shaft in connection with his chimney. It was also ordered that all the openings in the main sewer be effectually trapped.
The Clerk had written to the Bradford Corporation about the deficient water supply to Scholes and had not received a reply. Mr Whiteley stated there was an evident want of pressure which resulted in persons upon Hartshead Moor being without water altogether.
Mr Steele, medical officer, had appeared before a sub-committee of the Board to strongly urge the desirability of the Board adopting a better description of privies and ashpits than those in use in Cleckheaton. The matter was deemed of importance and will receive the consideration of the Board.
Mr Bull drew attention to the necessity of the causeways of the town being swept. At present, they are in a disreputable condition and had never seen them so bad. It was ordered that a fresh supply of sweeping material be provided.
A deputation of property owners from Hartshead Moor attended to answer a charge of neglecting to drain certain property from the moor. It was contended that the Board had no provision for their draining. The Chairman pointed out that the Board had incurred a large expenditure in carrying a main sewer within reasonable distance and the deputation were advised to make arrangements with an adjoining property owner to connect with his drains.
It was ordered that the contractors for the subway be communicated with with regard to damage caused by them to the roads from the works in connection with the Cleckheaton railway station. 

20 Dec 1880
Meeting.
A discussion took place regarding the liability of the contractor for the construction of the new subway under the line at Cleckheaton Station, and as to his liability for the payment of compensation to the Board on account of extraordinary traffic over the roads, whereby the Board had incurred or are likely to incur. very extraordinary expenses. It was resolved that formal notice be given to the contractor in accordance with the Act of Parliament, based upon the surveyor's certificate.
The School Attendance Committee recommended that the standard for partial exemption from attending school be not reduced from Standard II and also that slips be printed containing the provisions of the Education Act with regard to the employment of half-timers.

17 Jan 1881
Meeting: Chairman: Mr Berry.
The Chairman and Mr Gill attended a meeting at Manchester with the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company. They were shown plans which the directors had approved for the construction of an island platform at Cleckheaton railway station to be 500 feet in length. The plans were thought to efficiently meet the requirements of the public.
For the position of collector to the Board, there were 52 applicants, which were reduced to ten, nine of whom appeared before the Board and this number was further reduced, but the appointment was deferred.
In a circular from Bingley Local Board, a deputation was appointed to represent the Board in connection with the opposition of the Waterworks Bill of the Bradford Corporation.

3 Feb 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Blackburn.
Plans for 12 houses in South Parade by Mr Joseph Holroyd were approved.
Plans for a slaughter-house by the Co-operative Society were approved.
Plans for a workshop by Mr E Barker and four houses by Mr B Wilson were also approved.
Mr Roberts reported on the conference with other Local Boards opposing the Bradford Corporation Waterworks Bill. It had been agreed by the Corporation that certain clauses would be withdrawn which met with general approval.
The medical officer reported 13 deaths in Cleckheaton and 1 in Scholes.
The Local Government Board had received a further complaint from the Oakenshaw Mill Company about the Board not making satisfactory provision for the extinction of any fire that may occur. On the suggestion of the Local Government Board, it was decided that one of their inspectors should see the locality and that his award should be decisive.
The Liversedge Local Board asked for the co-operation of the Board in suppressing the smoke nuisance and requested a deputation to attend a conference. The matter was deferred.

14 Feb 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Cockill.
It was decided to execute various extensions and improvements at the gasworks. A rough estimate of the cost is in excess of £2000.
Dr. Steele, medical officer, reported 15 deaths in Cleckheaton, 2 in Oakenshaw and 5 in Scholes. There had been 18 births.
A deputation was appointed to confer with other Local Boards for the adoption of measures for the suppression of smoke nuisance in the Spen Valley.
It was resolved that various property owners in School Street be required to flag, curb, level, channel and pave the said street in accordance with a plan prepared by the borough surveyor, and that after such work, such street shall be declared a public highway and be repairable by the inhabitants at large.
Mr Gill, was appointed returning officer for the forthcoming election of five members. The retiring officers being Messrs Roberts, Umpleby & Pitt for Cleckheaton; Mr Speight for Scholes and Mr Sugden for Oakenshaw.
The Board agreed that where there is building ground between buildings, these streets shall be properly flagged, etc. also that a 3ft causeway be laid on each side of Scott Lane.
It was decided to advertise for tenders for the preparation of a plan of the Cleckheaton district.
The Clerk reported that the Local Government Board inspector will shortly be making his final decision as to the Oakenshaw Mill Company.
Plans were approved for the erection of five houses in South Parade by John Roberts & John Nutter and for four in Victoria Street by Joseph Burnhill.

28 Feb 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill.
Information was submitted as to the scale of charges adopted for calling out fire brigades in neighbouring districts. The scales were compared with those enforced by the Cleckheaton Board, and as they were found to be lower, it was decided that the local scale should be reduced.
The Board entered into an agreement with the Bradford Corporation for the supply of water during a further term of three years.
The agreement for supplying Liversedge Local Board with water for three years was also renewed.
Copies of plans for the proposed new station at Cleckheaton was submitted and considered satisfactory.

14 Mar 1881
Meeting.
The scale of charges for the Board's fire brigade, as previously discussed, was substituted by a revised scale, which is a reduction upon that formerly used. The Board admitting the necessity for an efficient brigade, were induced to adopt this measure as complaints had been made by insurance companies and other Local Boards' charges were less.

28 Mar 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill.
A letter was read from the Board's Fire Brigade asking the Board to reconsider their decision as to the scale of remuneration the brigade are to receive for attendance at fires. The Clerk was instructed to reply to the effect that the Board would be willing to further consider, providing the brigade can furnish evidence that the brigades in the neighbourhood are in a better position in regard to remuneration.
Messrs. Taylor of Hunsworth Mills, wrote asking for a reduction of the charge of £18 12s 7d, for the brigade's services at a recent fire.
Dr. Steele, medical officer, presented his report. There were 18 deaths in Cleckheaton, 4 deaths at Scholes and none at Oakenshaw. In his annual report, he said that the mortality rate for the whole district was lower than average. There had been 203 deaths and 348 births in total. He reported on the Local Government Board's communication regarding trichinosis and stated that the only plan to be of any benefit is to examine every piece of foreign bacon or pork in the market.
Mr Umpleby proposed a new general district rate of 2s in the pound for Cleckheaton and the Clerk was instructed to prepare estimates of the new rate as early as possible.
The Board decided to accept the resignation of Mr Titus Berry.
Mr Whiteley had attended a meeting with other Local Boards in regard to the suppression of smoke nuisance in the Spen Valley. It had been considered desirable to appoint an inspector for the whole district. The Cleckheaton Board, however, considered it desirable to act independently in the matter.

7 Apr 1881
Election of new members.
Mr John Gill, returning officer announces the results of the election of new members.
Nominees: Messrs Hartley, Sykes, Roberts, Hirst and Boon.
Elected: Messrs. Roberts, Boon and Sykes.

14 Apr 1881
Meeting.
Mr Robert Naylor, dyer, was chosen to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr T Berry.

25 Apr 1881
First meeting of the "new" year. Chairman: Mr Gill. Others: Messrs. Boon, Bull, Sugden, Thornton, Roberts, Hirst, Oldroyd, Whiteley, Cockill, Blackburn, Wood and Naylor.
The Clerk stated the election expenses amounted to £11 4s 3d.
Mr G Whiteley of Scholes, was elected as Chairman and a vote of thanks was accorded to the retiring chairman, Mr Gill.
Mr Gill remarked that upon the importance of the gasworks being in the hands of the Local Board, stating some ratepayers had expressed dissatisfaction at their management and doubted they were a source of profit. However, he stated in the previous year 27,500,000 cubic feet of gas had been distributed leaving a profit of over £3000.
The election of the various committees then ensued:
General Purpose: Messrs. Boon, Blackburn, Hirst, Naylor, Oldroyd, Roberts, Sugden and Wood.
Gas: Messrs. Blackburn, Cockill, Gill, Hirst and Roberts.
Finance: Messrs. Bull, Boon, Gill, Naylor, Oldroyd and Thornton.
Fire Brigade: Messrs. Bull, Hirst, Oldroyd, Roberts and Wood.
The report of the Local Government Board inspector regarding the Oakenshaw Mill Company had been received. It outlined that the present situation was in fact, not complying with requirements of the Public Health Act and as a result ordered that the Board should take steps to provide sufficient means for throwing a supply of water over the mill. Messrs. Thornton and Gill were appointed to confer with the directors of the Mill Company to carry this out.

9 May 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Whiteley.
A draft agreement between Booth's executors, Mr H Dewhirst and the Board, for the widening of Green Side, was agreed to; as was an agreement between the Board and Mr. R Castle as to a survey and plan of the district.
Estimates of the coming year were submitted and it was proposed to levy rates as follows: Cleckheaton buildings 2s, land 6d; Scholes buildings 3s, land 9d and Oakenshaw buildings 2s 2d, land 6 1/2d.
The Chairman reported that Mr Jonas Briggs of Westfield, had made a gift of land for the purposes of widening Westfield Lane. The thanks of the Board were accorded to him.
The tender of Messrs. W E Holmes and Co., Huddersfield, for two gas purifiers, was accepted.

4 Jul 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Whiteley.
A letter from the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company was read, asking for for the extension to July 31st to complete the work connected with Cleckheaton station. Granted.
Tenders for scavenging for the next 12 months were accepted from: Messrs. Henry Ellison, C H Brown, G Haley, W Holroyd, R Law and J Coates.
The tender of the Crossland Coal Company was accepted for the next three years and the tar and ammoniacal liquor to be supplied by Mr H Ellison.
For the iron work in connection with the new gas retorts, the tender of Messrs. Rooke, Hall & Co., Cleckheaton, was accepted.
The medical officer reported 16 deaths and 42 births in the district.
The seal of the Board was affixed to to an agreement with Mr Reuben Castle, architect, for a survey plan of the township.
A ratepayer attended to complain of an offensive nuisance arising from the chemical works of Mr Brown, Heaton Street and instructions were given for an inspection and report thereon.
Mr George Crossley was contracted for the supply of iron at the gasworks.
Application having been made for a supply of water to Cringles, the Board resolved that if the Hunsworth Local Board would lay mains and bear all expenses, water should be furnished at 1s 3d per 1000 gallons.

18 Jul 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Whiteley.
The Board resolved to call upon Mr Wm Brown, regarding the complaint of nuisance arising from the emission of smoke from his chemical works, and he be called upon to abate the nuisance.
Mr Hirst and the surveyor were deputed to wait upon Mr Burnup, urging him to carry out street improvements which the Board had given him notice to make.
A letter was read from the Local Government Board having reference to the annual report by the medical officer and inquiring whether the Cleckheaton Board have had under their consideration the advisability of removing nightsoil, and, if so, what was the result. The was an accumulation of 10 or 15 tons of nightsoil near to houses, which was injurious to health. In Scholes, there was no system of scavenging, and the ashpits were only emptied when it suited the convenience of the farmers. These accumulations caused disgusting smells to permeate the houses. The Clerk was instructed to reply, stating that the subject had been considered and that, with a view to better attention being paid to the work, a fresh nuisance inspector had been appointed.

1 Aug 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Whiteley.
It was resolved to complain to the Bradford Corporation of the dirty state of the water supplied by them in the high level service.
Mr G Whiteley, Chairman of the Board, tendered his resignation as a member in consequence of having to leave the neighbourhood. Accepted, and Mr Bull was elected as Chairman for the remainder of the year.
The medical officer reported 16 deaths and 30 births. He drew attention to the offensive state of Green Side Beck. The Board resolved that a channel should be cut into the centre of the beck and the refuse and stones removed, and the channel "flushed" occasionally from the town mains.
The Clerk was ordered to make an appeal to the Dewsbury Union Assessment Committee, against the new valuations made of the mains, pipes and services belonging to the Board in the Liversedge district.
Mr Thomas Speight of Scholes, was elected to fill the vacancy in membership caused by the resignation of Mr Whiteley.

5 Sep 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
A letter was read from the Liversedge Local Board complaining that the manager of Cleckheaton Local Board's gasworks had, without notice, filled a new gas tak with water without going through the meter. It was estimated 50,000 gallons had been consumed and the Liversedge Board proposed to charge 1s 3d per gallon. The Board considered that their gas manager was greatly to blame for acting as he had done and he should attend before the Board to explain.
The Heckmondwike Local Board wrote respecting the scheme for the formation of the Spen Valley into a Parliamentary district. The majority of the members spoke favourable of it. Mr Speight and the Chairman opposed it. Messrs, Boon and Naylor were appointed to represent the Cleckheaton Board on the committee.
The medical officer, Dr Steele, reported 13 deaths and 25 births for August. None of the deaths were from preventable cause.

 19 Sep 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
Several tenders for the improvements in School Street and the making of a new drain at Popplewell Lane End, Scholes were accepted: Flags and curbs from Messrs. J & F Haley, Northowram; setts from Messrs. J Brooke & Sons, Hipperholme; drain covers also from J & F Haley.
A deputation appointed to see as to the placing of the lamps for lighting the new subway at the railway station, recommended that six lamps in all be placed, one of which should be a three-lighter.
With regard to the question of Parliamentary representation for the Spen Valley, Mr Naylor, one of the Board's deputation, reported that it had been decided to hold a public meeting at an early date, to elicit the feeling of the inhabitants.
A fatal case of Joseph Longden of typhoid fever was reported in Westgate. The surveyor was instructed to take the necessary steps to prevent the disease spreading.

3 Oct 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
The General Purpose committee reported that a deputation from Hartshead Moor had complained of water rents being higher than those charged by the Liversedge Board and that they had been informed the Board could not afford them relief. The Board resolved that the proposal for a revision be considered at a special meeting.
Plans were approved for additions to Clarence Mill in Westgate by Messrs. William Blackburn & Co.
It was resolved that the collector's salary be apportioned between the gas and water accounts during the remainder of the financial year.
A further case of fever had come to notice in Claremont Street, where an untrapped drain had been found.
Mr Arthur Anderton of Fieldhead, wrote complaining strongly of the recurring nuisance from the chemical works of Mr Henry Ellison, Chapel Lane.

17 Oct 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
The General Purpose Committee reported that they had resolved to request the Board to give notice to Mr J Thornton of Marsh, and Mr Gomersal of Brighouse, the owners of land required for the disposal of sewage, and that all the requisite measures be adopted for acquiring the land in question. Mr Castle was to survey the land and submit a plan to the Board. The recommendation was adopted.
Messrs. S Law & Sons wrote complaining of the bad gas supplied by the Board. The manager stated there was no ground for complaint. The committee supported the statement of the gas manager.
A memorial was read from residents in Heaton Street complaining of a nuisance arising from the chemical works of Mr Brown and Mr Nelson. The Board resolved to ask the medical officer to furnish a certificate as to the character of the gas emanating from the works, in order that they might have some data on which to work for the suppression of the nuisance.

31 Oct 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
The medical officer reported four deaths in September and 35 births. Regarding cases of typhoid fever in Claremont Terrace, the houses had been put into a proper state. He hoped energetic measures would be used to secure a general reconstruction, where necessary, of house drain connections; he had frequently had occasion to bring this matter under notice of the Board, and the outbreaks of fever bore out his views of the necessity for his warning.
The Board resolved to require owners of premises in Crown and Cross Streets to pave the streets.
Engineers for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company sent plans of the proposed diversion of Tofts Street, and a bridge for Whitcliffe Lane.
It was stated that a town's meeting would have to be held as to the moving of the footbridge. It was decided to hold a special meeting to further consider the matter.

14 Nov 1881
Announcement
The Cleckheaton Local Board, after mature consideration, have at last put themselves in a practical attitude as regards the disposal of the sewage of the township, which has heretofore in a chief measure been deposited in the Spen Beck. The Board has resolved upon the purchase of a plot of land at Marsh, having an area of over 28,000 square yards. The land is in an admirable situation for the purpose intended. It is on the borders of the township and on the banks of the Spen Beck, where it divides the three townships of Gomersal, Liversedge and Cleckheaton.
The Local Board have given notice of their intention to make application to the Local Government Board for a provisional order authorising the compulsory purchase of the land described. Should the application be successful the Board will forthwith commence the construction of the sewage works, where the sewage of the district will be converted into manure etc. They will also appropriate other parts of such land for the purpose of storing the materials connected with the gas and waterworks and other purposes.

28 Nov 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull. Others: Messrs. Blackburn, Naylor, Roberts, Hirst, Holdroyd and Cockill.
The subject which caused a display of feeling, was the discussion of the proposed alteration of charges for the supply of water in Cleckheaton and Scholes. Mr Cockill proposed that a resolution passed by the Board at an earlier meeting be rescinded. It was to the effect that the present system of supplying water for domestic purposes by meter be discontinued at the close of the year, and that the same be charged to that of annual value of the premises supplied, and that horses, cows, etc., be charged for in addition, according to scale.
The origin of the present agitation in Cleckheaton for a revision in the charges for water was an alleged deficiency in the waterworks department. Mr Cockill coupled with his resolution a rider, that as the accounts of this department had not been kept in a satisfactory manner, through no fault of the present Clerk, that the subject be deferred for six months, and that in the meantime the accounts be properly investigated by a professional accountant. The proposition was seconded by Mr Blackburn, who considered that the effect of the change would be most cruel to those customers who had expended large sums of money on their water supply arrangements, which would have to be disarranged if the alterations were carried into effect.
Mr Speight strongly objected to the assertions of Mr Blackburn, when he described those members who had sided with Mr Gill as "blind and dummies." All that Mr Gill and his supporters desired was to place the charges upon an equal footing. Mr John Hirst suggested that all water be supplied by meter, and that to each block of cottages there should be one meter for the supply of water, and the owner should be responsible to the Local Board for the quantity of water registered. Mr Speight was opposed to the adjournment for six months.
The Chairman deplored that the members of the Board, as a body, had become disjointed and disturbed by these discussions. Mr Naylor found fault with the Chairman, who had refused to call a meeting of the ratepayers when a requisition had been presented to him signed by twenty ratepayers.
The Chairman read a communication which had been forwarded to him, showing that a numerously attended meeting of water consumers, held at the Oddfellows' Hall, it had been moved by Mr A Law and seconded by Robert Swires and carried unanimously "that the Local Board be asked to take no action on the water question until a proper balance sheet had been prepared showing the position of the Board's waterworks department, and then, if it was proved there was a deficiency, that the Board be requested to make up such deficiency by an extra charge to the consumers by meter."
Mr Boon considered that the remarks made that evening by Mr Cockill were a very serious reflection upon the people of Cleckheaton, as he did not think they should support any unjust measure to save money out of their own pockets. On the votes being taken, Mr Cockill's proposition was lost by five to four, and on seeing this, Mr Blackburn excitedly addressed the meeting saying, "Just allow me to remark that from this time I disassociate myself with men whom I have characterised in terms I never thought to have done when I entered this Board, I shall now cease to be a member of this Board on account of the amount of ignorance and stupidity there is upon it." Mr Blackburn then left the room.
Mr Cockhill then said, "I am satisfied, not only for myself, but from the advice of more experienced and better thinking men than myself, that this action of the Board is the greatest blow to the interest of Cleckheaton, and to the water account especially, and I cannot associate myself any longer with men whose legislation is so extremely opposed to my views of what is for the interest of Cleckheaton. From this moment I resign my position on this Board."
These secessions caused surprise, and their procedure was described by Mr Holdroyd as cowardly.

12 Dec 1881
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull. Others: Messrs. J Thornton, W B Boon, R Naylor, H Wood, Joseph Holroyd, John Hirst, John Gill and J Sugden.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and Mr Gill proposed their adoption with a reservation: "that the resolution regrading the water charge come into operation not on the 1st January, but on the 1st April." Mr Holroyd seconded the motion.
The Chairman brought up the subject of the resignations of Messrs. Blackburn and Cockill. Mr Gill stated it was his original resolution that such action was taken, so he proposed the resignations should be accepted. Seconded by Mr Holroyd and agreed.
Mr Gill then moved that a committee of the Board should be formed with a view of selecting gentlemen to fill the vacancies. Carried.
A notice was received from the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company as to the alterations which they proposed to make, and for permission to carry out which application has been made to Parliament. It was eventually agreed to ask a deputation be sent to consider details, as to which there was a difference of opinion.
The General Purpose Committee reported during the last fortnight the mains had been tested, with the result that it was found that all the rider and street mains were in good order except Commercial Street, Holroyd Street, Iron Street and Old Robin Street. The committee recommended that the matter should be deferred and the mains be tested again.
The Gas Committee reported numerous complaints received as to the impurity of the gas supply, through an excess of sulphur, were investigated. It was further decided to let the subject stand over until the results of testing of certain coal was made known.
A communication from the solicitors of Mr Henry Dewhirst, an owner of property adjoining land on which it is intended to construct sewerage works, was read and to the effect that he intended opposing the scheme.
A letter was read from the Liversedge Local Board, asking for a supply from Moor Bottom at 10 1/4d per 1000 gallons, so that they might themselves retail it to that portion of the district. Mr Gill stated that this matter should be considered in committee.

23 Dec 1881
Meeting.
It was proposed that notice should be sent to a number of persons that if they did not make the necessary repairs to the roadway adjoining their property before the end of April, the Board would be obliged to do the work themselves and charge the property owners with the cost. Carried.
The Clerk read a communication from the Great Northern Railway Company asking the Board to intimate their approval or disapproval, of the erection of a new station in Liversedge, just over the boundary of Cleckheaton. The Clerk was instructed to reply, stating that the Board offered no objection to the the scheme.
The remainder of business was transacted in private.

9 Jan 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
Mr B H Goldthorp and Mr Knowles, the new members, took their seats.
With respect to the proposed further improvements at Cleckheaton by the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company and the abandonment of the footbridge over the railway, it was resolved that if the railway company would continue the sewer in Whitcliffe Lane, and construct a road 36 feet wide (and flag and pave) from Mr Rawson Kelley's in Whitcliffe Lane to Mr Williamson's warehouse corner, the Board were willing to accept the execution of such works in lieu of a former proposal agreed upon at a previous meeting.
The Chairman reported that he had conveyed to the Gas Manager, the opinion of the Board, that there was cause for complaint in regard to the quality of the gas manufactured, and the manager tested the quality of the gas in his presence, proving that there was but a very small amount of sulphur in it. Mr Boon observed that there had been some "rascally bad gas" of late. Mr Gill confirmed this statement, but there had been a decided improvement in it latterly, which was attributed to the Board requiring a superior class of coal for gas making.
A petition to the Local Government Board praying for powers to effect the compulsory purchase of land for the purposes of sewerage works received the seal of the Board.
A debate as to the appointment of a committee for the purpose of revising the water charges resulted in the whole Board being formed into a committee for this purpose. The Clerk received instructions to procure all the data he could as to the scale of charges in the various districts within the supply of the Bradford Corporation.
It was resolved that the photometer belonging to the Board be placed in regular working order, and that the quality of the gas be published periodically.

23 Jan 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Gill.
The solicitors for the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company wrote to the Board with respect to the further alterations which are to be made at the station and that the terms of the Board had been approved.
The Board decided to issue a precept upon the overseers for £50 for the expenses of the School Attendance Committee, but dissatisfaction was expressed at the low rate of the average attendance of scholars. Mr Holroyd remarked he knew of a family in which there was a boy of nine years old, who had not attended school at all. It was agreed to complain to the attendance officer.

6 Feb 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
A deputation of the Board had waited upon the engineer to the Great Northern Railway Company. They expressed the objection of the Board to the proposal to construct the new station for Cleckheaton in the township of Liversedge, and were informed that the Great Northern Railway Company would, as far as practicable, respect the wishes of the Cleckheaton Board as to placing the station in Cleckheaton.
The Local Government Board wrote stating that they had appointed one of their inspectors to hold an enquiry shortly, relative to the application made by the Board for compulsory powers to purchase land for the purposes of constructing works for sewage disposal etc.
The Board considered a report reference to the sewage question, and objected to conditions laid down by the Liversedge Local Board for the reception and disposal of the Cleckheaton sewage,

20 Feb 1882
Meeting: Chairman: Mr Bull. Others: Messrs. Wood, Boon, Gill, Goldthorp, Naylor, Speight, Knowles, Roberts and Hirst.
The General Purpose Committee reported that it had been resolved that the meter and water inspector take the registration of the Low Moor and Liversedge water meters every morning, Sundays excepted, and that the assistant Clerk take the registration of the Westfield and Hartshead Moor meters.
The Gas Committee reported that Messrs Sharp and Naylor had attended on behalf of the Crosland Coal Company with respect to the contract for black bed coal, and it had been resolved that the company should be asked to give a quotation of the best terms upon which they are prepared to supply the 15 per cent of the quantity of coal required by the Board from their better bed coal.
Mr H Atkinson wrote on behalf of Messrs. H Atkinson & Son, St. Peg Mill, stating they had put into their works a gas engine and that the pressure of gas in the daytime was not sufficient to work the machinery. Bradford, Halifax, Huddersfield and Leeds had full pressure night and day, and he did not see why Cleckheaton could not have a full pressure also. He asked this because they must have it, and if the Board could not agree to give it, they should summon the Chairman at the County Court. They paid large taxes to the Board, and he thought they ought to have proper attention. The letter was referred to the Gas Committee.
A letter from the fire brigade in relation to fires at Marsh and Rawfolds was referred to the Fire Brigade Committee.
The auditor, Mr Adams, prepared a lengthy report into the audit of the Board's accounts and suggested various as to improve the various accounts.
The medical officer gave details of the birth and death rates.
The Stanley Coal Company wrote to make a further offer of the land required by the Board for sewage purposes, but consideration of the offer was deferred until after the Local Government Board had replied into the report of Captain Hildyard, who held a recent inquiry into the Board's powers.
The Chairman reported that the members who will retire at the forthcoming election are: Himself, Messrs. Gill, Naylor and Speight (Scholes). Mr Gill, who intimated retiring from the board altogether, was appointed returning officer.

6 Mar 1882
Meeting.
The question of the revised scale of water charges came up for consideration. Messrs. Hirst and Knowles thought the amount of rate that would be required on account of water ought to be mentioned. The Chairman stated the rate would vary, sometimes it might be 1d, and at others 2 1/2d. It was stated that £200 would be required this year.
A letter was received from Liversedge Local Board stating that they were willing to withdraw their proposals of the 27th ult., and all the conditions, and were prepared to receive the sewage of the Cleckheaton district into their main outfall sewer, and to utilise the same, by an agreement to be entered into under the Public Health Act, the terms to be settled by an inspector of the Local Government Board. The letter was laid laid on the table until the receipt of Captain Hildyard's report.
The illuminating power of the gas was reported to be 17 1/2 candles.

20 Mar 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull. Others: Messrs. Gill, Sugden, Boon, Goldthorp, Knowles, Naylor, Hirst, Wood and Holdroyd.
The Clerk produced and read the "tell-tale" of the attendance of members at Board and committee meetings during the year. There had been 24 ordinary meetings and attendance as follows: Bull 20; Gill 17; Roberts 15; Hirst 22; Naylor 21; Boon 21, Holdroyd 16; Goldthorp 5: Knowles 5; Speight 12: Wood 18; Sugden 11; Thornton 13. For the 10 special meetings attendance was: Bull 7: Gill 7; Roberts 6; Goldthorp 3; Knowles 3: Speight 2 and Wood 6. Messrs Goldthorp and Knowles have only been on the Board for a short time.
The General Purpose Committee reported that Mr C H Briggs had attended on behalf of the liquidators of the Cleckheaton Building Company with respect to the demand for general district rates for their office. After hearing Mr Briggs' statement it was resolved that the district rate be charged on the reduced assessment of £5.
The surveyor had been directed to take steps for carrying off the surface water at the bottom of South Parade, and his attention was drawn to a dangerous stop-tap projection in the causeway in Iron Street, with a view to its removal.
Various financial reports were given.
The Chairman read the apportionments for the improvements to School and Commercial Streets in Cleckheaton and Oddfellows and Co-operative Streets in Scholes. They amounted to £238 and £95 respectively and were adopted. School Street was declared a public highway.
The medical officer, Dr Steele, reported 13 deaths in Cleckheaton, 5 in Scholes and none at Oakenshaw. This was in excess off the same period last year. There were 28 births.
The Liversedge sewage question was stood over for a fortnight.
The illuminating power of the gas was shown to be equal to 18 candles.

27 Mar 1882
Election of new members
Retiring members: Messrs. Bull, Gill, Naylor and Speight (Scholes)
Nominees: Messrs. Bull, Naylor, H C Sykes, indigo merchant, Wm Lockwood, joiner, Henry Bates, grocer, George Hartley, out of business for Cleckheaton, and George Whiteley and Samuel Hodgson for Scholes. Messrs Naylor & Sykes refuse to stand.
Voting papers will be collected on the 3rd of next month.

3 Apr 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull. Others: Messrs. Boon, Thornton, Goldthorp, Naylor, Knowles, Hirst, Holdroyd and Wood.
The surveyor submitted amended plans for the proposed improvements in Crown Street and Cross Crown Street along with an estimated cost of them. There was a proposal to substitute suitable earthenware pipe drains for the existing drains in those streets and the matter was referred to the Board.
A deputation of property owners from School Street had attended in respect of of the charges made upon them for improvements in that street. They contended that the Board ought to bear a portion of the expense. It was decided that the Board could not acquiesce in the wishes, as they have no power to contribute to the cost of improvements in private street, except for places of worship.
The seal of the Board was affixed to a petition in favour of the construction of the proposed new line by the Great Northern Railway Company from Batley.
With regard to the amalgamation of the Liversedge and Cleckheaton Local Boards, for sewerage disposal purposes, a communication was read from the Liversedge Board. It was arranged that a conference of representatives of each Board should be held this evening to consider the scheme.
Mr Day, solicitor and Mr White, engineer, waited upon the Board, soliciting support in favour of the East and West Yorkshire Union Railway Bill, which was explained. The Board decided to give the scheme their careful consideration and communicate the result.

17 Apr 1882
First meeting of the "new" year. Chairman: Mr Boon. Others: Messrs. Wood, Sugden, Thornton, Holdroyd, Hirst, Knowles, Bull, Isherwood, Hartley and S Hodgson (the latter four being new members).
Mr Gill, the returning officer, presented the official statement and received a cordial vote of thanks.
Mr Bull was re-elected as Chairman for the ensuing year and the following committees were constituted:
General Purpose (including Fire Brigade): Messrs. Roberts, Hirst, Isherwood, Holdroyd, Goldthorp, Knowles, Thornton, Hartley and Wood.
Gas: Messrs. Roberts, Hirst, Goldthorp, Boon, Bull and Isherwood.
Finance: Messrs. Hartley, Boon, Holdroyd, Goldthorp, Knowles, Hodgson and Sugden.
School Attendance: Messrs: Hartley, Boon, Goldthorp, Knowles and Thornton.
The Chairman was placed on all the committees ex officio.

1 May 1882
Meeting.
Mr Goldthorp stated that probably at the next meeting, a recommendation would be made to lower the price of gas, or increase the discount allowed for prompt payment of the consumer's accounts.
The seal of the Board was affixed to a petition in favour of the Bill for the construction of the East and West Yorkshire Union Railway, which all the members agreed would be greatly advantageous to the Cleckheaton district.
Dr. Steele reported 10 deaths in Cleckheaton, 5 in Scholes and 1 in Oakenshaw. None from preventable or infectious causes. Births were recorded as 25.

15 May 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr G T Bull.
The Gas Committee submitted a statement showing that the net profit from the gasworks for the last year was almost £537. It was decided to reduce the price of gas from 3s 9d to 3s 6d per 1000ft, and a uniform discount of 10% for gas when the accounts are paid within one month after delivery. It was estimated the reductions made would lower the revenue on gas by £700.

2 Jun 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
The General Works Committee had had under consideration the question of providing a special sewerage scheme for the hamlet of Scholes. Some of the principal inhabitants of that district, including the representatives on the Board, were of opinion that a cheaper and more efficient drainage scheme could be provided for Scholes, in preference to joining with Cleckheaton in the proposed joint drainage works. There was ample land available for the purposes between Scholes and Cleckheaton. It was decided that the Scholes members should go thoroughly into the subject and report to the next meeting of the General Purposes Committee, and at the same time to furnish estimates of the probable cost of carrying out the scheme.
The Board decided to visit the sewerage works of the North Bierley Local Board and the Bradford Corporation, if permission could be obtained, for the purpose of inspecting the systems and obtaining information on sewerage disposal.

12 Jun 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
Dr. Steele, medical officer reported there had been 10 deaths in Cleckheaton and 2 in Scholes. One at Scholes had died from typhoid fever but the cause was unknown. There had been 34 births.
Notice was given of the intention to lay a general rate for Cleckheaton at 2s in the pound on buildings and 6d on land. Scholes 3s buildings one fourth on land, and Oakenshaw 1s 3d on buildings and one fourth on land.
A letter of complaint was read from Mr J D Butler of Huddersfield, as to a nuisance arising from the beck at Greenside and calling upon the Board to mitigate the evil forthwith. It was decided that the place be visited by the Board and if possible, methods be devised to remove any cause of future complaint.

26 Jun 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
Mr Isherwood brought up the water question again and moved a certain resolution to the effect that it be deferred for 12 months with certain exceptions, amending what had allegedly already been agreed by a town meeting and the Board. His motion was seconded by Mr Hirst and a heated discussion then followed, eventually with the matter going to vote. Voting was equal, so the casting vote went to the Chairman who voted in favour of Mr Isherwood. Mr Goldthorp described the voting as a kind of conspiracy and on the voting being decided, Mr Roberts rose and said, "Since this Board shows itself so vacillating in principle, I shall resign my office of being a member of this Board, and wish you all good night."
Mr Roberts is the third member who has resigned in connection with the water question. Mr Holdroyd pointed out that the matter had been now settled by the vote of a Scholes member, which district was not concerned, and he considered this most irregular. At this point the Chairman closed the discussion as having been settled.

10 Jul 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
Mr Goldthorp gave notice that at the next Board meeting he would move that the resolution of Mr Isherwood, passed at the last meeting, be rescinded. The Chairman stated that at the last meeting Mr Roberts resigned his seat owing to their action on the water question, but seeing that the resignation had not been accepted, he had again taken his seat, and was present.
It was decided to make a claim upon Messrs. Dransfield & Smith, the contractors for the subway and new railway station, for the sum of £40 on account of damage done to Westgate by the extraordinary traffic they carted over the road.
The engineering department of the Lancashire and Yorkshire Company at Low Moor, wrote complaining that the gaslights at Cleckheaton station had gone out on a recent night for want of the meter being properly attended to and this was not the first time. Instructions about the matter were given to the inspector.

7 Aug 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
It was decided to allow a discount of 10 per cent to the property owners in Oakenshaw who pay the water rents of their tenants.
The thanks of the Board were accorded to Mr W H Clough, solicitor, for consenting to the removal of a wall in South Parade on his property, whereby free access will be provided to the ratepayers from one part of the district to the other.
A letter was read from Mr Isherwood, resigning his seat as a member of the Board, on account of an allegation made against him by Mr Boon with regard to his action on the water charges question. Mr Isherwood is the fourth member who has left the Board on account of the decisions of the Board when dealing with this question. The Board decided unanimously that Mr Isherwood be requested to resume his seat, and to reconsider his resignation.

21 Aug 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr G T Bull.
Dr. Steele, medical officer, gave his annual report. During the last year there had been 324 births and 189 deaths (145 at Cleckheaton, 34 in Scholes and 10 in Oakenshaw). Deaths from preventable causes were 28, the same as the previous year. Scarlatina had proved the most fatal and enteric fever had claimed four deaths, all of which were caused by defective drainage, which had been remedied. The last month, he reported 12 deaths and 25 births. One death from the fever and one from diptheria. Ash-pits were still a concern and he had condemned several. He hoped, with the appointment of a new Inspector of Nuisances, that some alteration would take place. Scavenging had been better done on the whole, though of course, the ash-pits were only emptied when they would hold no more. The slaughter-houses had been kept in good condition, and the carcase of just one beast had been condemned.

11 Sep 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
A letter was read from the Local Government Board asking what steps the Local Authority was taking to remedy the defective ashpits in the district. The Clerk was instructed to reply that the Board were taking all the necessary steps to remedy the defects complained of.
The Clerk read a letter asking for the consent of the Board for the proposed laying of a tramway in the district and that a special meeting of the Board be called, which they may attend to explain the scheme.
The medical officer once again drew attention to the defective ashpits in the district and requested that some definite scheme be adopted for dealing with them. Some discussion then followed but no resolution was adopted.

18 Sep 1882
Special meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull. Others: Messrs. Roberts, Wood, Hartley, Goldthorp, Isherwood and Knowles.
The purpose of the meeting was to consider the scheme of proposed tramways submitted by Messrs. Goodison, Atkinson and Forde, engineers of Liverpool.
After the Board had decided in the affirmative to allow tramways on the roads in their district, Mr Atkinson entered and explained the scheme: The tramway would commence at Moor End Bar, Cleckheaton and proceed by way of Heckmondwike to Dewsbury, with a proposed branch to Ravensthorpe and Mirfield. It was proposed to lay a concrete foundation the whole width of the track, with five inches of Scotch granite over that, well grouted together with pitch, the rails to be of Bessemer steel, secured to suitable chairs well fixed in the concrete on cast iron sleepers, the rail to be fastened to the chair by means of a "cotter", so that they might be replaced without the necessity of taking up the paving. Mr Atkinson stated that his proposal had been so favourably received that he proposed that evening to ask the Board's consent to the scheme on behalf of a company of local gentlemen, to be called the Spen Valley, Dewsbury and Mirfield Tramway Company. The Board unanimously resolved that at the proper time they would be prepared to approve Mr Atkinson's scheme.

2 Oct 1882
Revised water charges come into effect.
The scale and conditions for the supply of water in the district , as revised by the Local Board, came into operation today. It has been the cause of considerable adverse criticism amongst a section of customers who publicly allege that the scale has been "conceived in ignorance, matured in spite and brought forth in wilful stupidity."
The principle adopted is that of charging for water upon the annual value of the premises supplied, with additional charges for each horse, cow, pig and carriage. In consequence of the alteration, a large number of meters, both private property and those belonging to the Board, are now thrown out of use, and it is stated that claims for compensation will be made.

2 Oct 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
The General Purpose Committee reported that a letter from Liversedge Local Board had been received offering the sale of their water main pipes, together with valves and hydrants at Hartshead Moor for the sum of £180, and also that a communication from the Rural Sanitary Authority of the Halifax Union, inquiring whether, and if so upon what terms, the Board would undertake the supply of water to a number of houses in Clifton. No decision had been come to on either subject.
The Gas Committee had requested the Clerk to produce a copy of the Electric Lighting Act 1882, and had resolved that the boiler at the Board's gasworks be insured for £100.
Various finances were reported on.
Messrs. George Anderton & Son wrote complaining of a nuisance arising from the town's main sewer passing through their premises at Victoria Mills. Instructions were given to the medical officer and nuisance inspector to investigate the matter.
The Board decided to enter into a contract with the Crossland Coal Company, Scholes, for the supply of 4000 tons of coal, or a larger quantity, for gas making purposes.
The seal of the Board was affixed to an agreement for the purchase of a small portion of land at Moorbottom, for the purpose of improving the highway.
The seal of the Board was also affixed to an agreement for the supply of water to Liversedge Local Board for the term of three years.
It was decided that notices be served upon the Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Company, requiring them to carry out certain improvements in Tofts Road.
Notices were also to be served upon the owners of property in York Place, calling upon them to flag, kerb and channel the footpath in front of their respective properties.
Mr H F Cockill, an ex-member of the Board, wrote a letter and accused the Board of "blundering stupidity" in dealing with water question. It was moved that until Mr Cockill address himself in a gentlemanly manner, that the Board would take no notice of his letter.

16 Oct 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
A letter from the Local Government Board was read, inquiring whether the Board had yet made any definite arrangement with Liversedge for taking and dispensing of the Cleckheaton sewage works. It was decided to reply that they were considering the matter, Mr Isherwood remarking that they should be forced on.
The meeting resolved not to accept the offer of the Liversedge Board for the sale of water mains at Hartshead Moor, believing that new mains could be laid down at considerably less cost.
A letter was received from the Town Clerk of Dublin regarding the imprisonment of Mr Gray, MP, and asking the Board petition Parliament. It was agreed to take no action and several members appeared to agree that Mr Gray had been justly punished.
The medical officer reported 20 deaths and 23 births for September. One death had been from typhoid fever.
It was unanimously agreed to write to Messrs. de Jersey, Micklem and Co., who had given notice of their intention to apply for powers on behalf of the Gulcher Electric Lighting Company to supply the district with electricity, saying that the Board intended to apply for powers themselves, and if necessary, oppose Messrs. de Jersey's application.
Mr William Henry Clough, solicitor, has been appointed as law clerk and advisor to the Cleckheaton Local Board.

30 Oct 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull. Others: Messrs. Wood, Roberts, Goldthorp, Hodgson, Isherwood, Knowles, Hartley, Holroyd, Hirst & Armitage (Clerk).
Mr Boon gave notice of his resignation from the Board on account of joining the Salvation Army.
A conversation took place with reference to the application to the Board for the supply of water to about 40 houses at Clifton. Mr Hodgson stated the supply at Scholes, through the mains which would supply Clifton, was inadequate and when Liversedge used much water, the supply was worse still and were without for several hours a day. The Clerk observed that Liversedge weren't now using much water from these mains and Mr Wood confirmed the indifferent supply to Scholes. It was agreed to give give a definite reply in a fortnight.
Complaints were read regarding the smoke from the chimney of Messrs. Nutter grease works and appealed to the Board to get the nuisance abated. The inspector should report on the matter at the next meeting and to also direct his attention to the disagreeable smells from the street drains.

13 Nov 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
A claim for £14, by Messrs. J Field of Oakenshaw Mill, for alleged damage by flood water, caused by defective drainage, was not entertained.
With respect to the application of the Halifax Rural Sanitary Authority, for the supply of water to cottages at Clifton, the Scholes members were desired to make arrangements with the property owners for laying pipes.
The medical officer reported 9 deaths in October and 34 births.

27 Nov 1882
Meeting.
The nuisance inspector reported that he had investigated a case of typhoid fever but could not find the cause of the outbreak. He also complained of the scavengers, who were much behind in their work.

11 Dec 1882
Meeting. Chairman: Mr Bull.
The gasworks manager was directed to endeavour to improve the quality of the gas, and also to get as much coal into stock as possible before Christmas.
The tender of the Mirfield Coal Company was accepted for the supply of "screenings."
Dr. Steele, medical officer, reported 10 deaths and 30 births in the district. One case was caused by typhoid fever in Providence Row. He had examined the premises but not found anything special to account for the attack.
The seal of the Board was affixed to a contract with the Crosland Coal Company for 2000 tons of coal for gas making purposes.
A report of a leakage in the water mains was made by the waterworks manager, and it was decided to test the mains from Low Moor meter house to Whitehall Road, and that such test be made monthly.
It was decided that notices be issued requesting the public to abstain from depositing orange peel on the causeways in the district.
It was also decided that the attention of the police authorities be directed to use endeavours to prevent sliding on the causeways.
It was resolved to facilitate the delivery of coal at the station for the gasworks and also to direct attention to Tofts Road, requesting the company to proceed with the improvements arranged upon in this district.