Wed 16 May 1951
Stroudwater Canal, Abandonment proceeding.
Dudbridge Wharf. Sale to Mr Wiggall. £300, proceeds of sale, placed in Company’s A/c.
Ministry of Transport, London Trunk Roads Act 1946. Bristol Road Bridge. Messrs Pyrah & Paul had called at Office. Inspection of bridge. Undertaking of Ministry since passing of Trunk Roads Act 1946. Provided general conditions to be observed by owners of bridges taken over by Act. They would write to the Company.
Dudbridge Lock Cottage. Sale Mr H S Gibbons. Mr Rowell to be instructed to negotiate.
Framilode Long Row. Trespass, Stove Pipe. Mr Bourne. No reply to Company’s letters. Clerk to write to him, requiring him to remove pipe by 31 May.
Hilly Orchard Bridge – Repair. Necessary repairs carried out by Mr Hopson. Surveyor, Stroud District Council, informed.
Saul Bridge, County Council. Pieces of timber, running lengthways on deck planking of bridge fixed against uprights holding the guard railing. Effect of reducing width of carriage way to a dangerous extent. Carried out without consent of knowledge of Navigation. County Council must be held responsible for any accident.
Stonehouse Wharf. Wharfage Room, Mr Nash desired to rent part of wharf. Clerk to see Mr Nash.
