Notices and papers relating to the enactment and amendment of the York Improvement Act 1825
Comprises signed and draft minutes of the City Commissioners for lighting, paving, watching and improving the City of York
Correspondence to and from the City Commissioners under the York Improvement Act
Papers concerning the election of City(Improvement) Commissioners.
Includes oaths to perform duties of the office and oaths of qualification (real estate), as Commissioners were required to own a certain amount of property in order to be eligible for election.
Finance records of the York Improvement Commissioners
Includes bills and receipts for services and goods bought by the City Commissioners under the York Improvement Act.
Records relating to the administration of the general rate under the York Improvement Act.
Comprises correspondence, advertisements, petitions, handbills and notices.
Small number of papers regarding policing under the York Improvement Act
Bonds, contracts, cases, leases and purchases involving the City Commissioners