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- 1794-1857 (Creación)
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The concept of the Court of Common Council grew from the ancient custom of the Folkmoot, when the assent of the citizens to important acts was obtained. This custom was continued by the Mayor who consulted the Commons several times during the 13th century. From 1376 the assembly began to meet regularly and was referred to as the Common Council. It was decided that the Council should be made up of persons elected from each Ward. By 1384 a permanent Common Council chosen by the citizens was established for all time. The Council assumed legislative functions and adopted financial powers, confirmed by Charters of 1377 and 1383. The Council has often used these powers to amend the civic constitution, regulate the election of Lord Mayor and other officials, and amend the functions of the City courts. The Council was judged so successful in the conduct of its duties that it was the only Corporation unreformed by Parliament following the Municipal Corporations Commission report of 1837, while the Corporation Inquiry Commission of 1854 suggested only minor reforms. The work of the Council is conducted by a number of committees, while the whole Council has the right to approve policy, confirm major decisions and sanction expenditure. The committees handle many aspects of the running of the City including land and estates, finance and valuation, open spaces, street improvement and town planning, public health, police, Port of London, civil defence, airports, libraries, markets, education, and law. The Town Clerk has held responsibility for recording the minutes of the Council and its committees since 1274.
The Port of London comprised a stretch of the River Thames from Teddington Lock in Surrey to the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, including all streams, channels, creeks, harbours and docks within these limits. The Port of London Committee was responsible for keeping the river clear of obstructions and maintaining and regulating locks, weirs, tow-paths and docks. In January 1830 the Port of London Committee was discontinued and its duties were transferred to the Thames Navigation Committee.
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COL/CC/PNC 1794-1857 subfonds 0.01 linear metres Corporation of London
The concept of the Court of Common Council grew from the ancient custom of the Folkmoot, when the assent of the citizens to important acts was obtained. This custom was continued by the Mayor who consulted the Commons several times during the 13th century. From 1376 the assembly began to meet regularly and was referred to as the Common Council. It was decided that the Council should be made up of persons elected from each Ward. By 1384 a permanent Common Council chosen by the citizens was established for all time. The Council assumed legislative functions and adopted financial powers, confirmed by Charters of 1377 and 1383. The Council has often used these powers to amend the civic constitution, regulate the election of Lord Mayor and other officials, and amend the functions of the City courts. The Council was judged so successful in the conduct of its duties that it was the only Corporation unreformed by Parliament following the Municipal Corporations Commission report of 1837, while the Corporation Inquiry Commission of 1854 suggested only minor reforms. The work of the Council is conducted by a number of committees, while the whole Council has the right to approve policy, confirm major decisions and sanction expenditure. The committees handle many aspects of the running of the City including land and estates, finance and valuation, open spaces, street improvement and town planning, public health, police, Port of London, civil defence, airports, libraries, markets, education, and law. The Town Clerk has held responsibility for recording the minutes of the Council and its committees since 1274.
The Port of London comprised a stretch of the River Thames from Teddington Lock in Surrey to the Isle of Sheppey in Kent, including all streams, channels, creeks, harbours and docks within these limits. The Port of London Committee was responsible for keeping the river clear of obstructions and maintaining and regulating locks, weirs, tow-paths and docks. In January 1830 the Port of London Committee was discontinued and its duties were transferred to the Thames Navigation Committee.
Corporation of London Records Office.
Records of the Port of London Committee, Court of Common Council, including minutes, 1855-1857; committee papers, 1798-1817; bills for work done on docks and canals, 1794-1802; various financial papers, 1797-1806 and standing orders, 1826-1829.
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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
See also CLA/037 Thames, COL/CC/TNC Thames Navigation Committee, Port and City of London Health Committee (COL/CC/PHC), Port Health and Environmental Services Committee (COL/CC/PHE), Port of London Health Committee (COL/CC/PNC) and Port and City of London Health and Social Services Committee (COL/CC/PHS).
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997. February 2009 Port of London Committee , Court of Common Council , Corporation of London x Thames Navigation Committee Docks Locks Built works Weirs Engineering Maintenance Waterways Inland waterways River navigation Transport infrastructure Footpaths Towpaths
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Corporation of London Records Office.
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Records of the Port of London Committee, Court of Common Council, including minutes, 1855-1857; committee papers, 1798-1817; bills for work done on docks and canals, 1794-1802; various financial papers, 1797-1806 and standing orders, 1826-1829.
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In sections according to catalogue.
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Available for general access.
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Copyright City of London
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See also CLA/037 Thames, COL/CC/TNC Thames Navigation Committee, Port and City of London Health Committee (COL/CC/PHC), Port Health and Environmental Services Committee (COL/CC/PHE), Port of London Health Committee (COL/CC/PNC) and Port and City of London Health and Social Services Committee (COL/CC/PHS).
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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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