Zone d'identification
Type of entity
Forme autorisée du nom
forme(s) parallèle(s) du nom
- Bishopthorpe RDC
Standardized form(s) of name according to other rules
- Bishopthorpe Rural District Council; 1894-1974
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Dates d’existence
Historique
Rural districts were established in 1894, along with urban districts, to replace the earlier system of sanitary districts. In York, the Flaxton, Bishopthorpe and Escrick Rural District Councils were abolished in 1974 and merged with urban districts and boroughs to form district councils.
Jointly administered the Bishopthorpe Out-Relief Union until 1930.
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Statut légal
Created by the Local Government Act 1894. Abolished in 1974 by the Local Government Act 1972.
Functions, occupations and activities
Inherited the functions of the sanitary authority, which it replaced, for matters relating to public health such as drinking water, sewerage, slum clearances and removing public nuisances; but also gained authority over planning and council housing. District Councillors also acted as Poor Law Guardians until 1930.
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Contexte général
Rural districts were established in 1894, along with urban districts, to replace the earlier system of sanitary districts. In York, the Flaxton, Bishopthorpe and Escrick Rural District Councils were abolished in 1974 and merged with urban districts and boroughs to form district councils.
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Rules and/or conventions used
International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) - Ottawa
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Sources
Victoria County History; History of Local Government in England (Redlich and Hirst)