Ipswich Improvement Act 1571
| Act of Parliament | |
| Long title | An Act for the paving of the Town of Ipsewiche. |
|---|---|
| Citation | 13 Eliz. 1. c. 24 |
| Territorial extent | England and Wales |
| Dates | |
| Royal assent | 29 May 1571 |
| Commencement | 2 April 1571[b] |
| Repealed | 30 June 1837 |
| Other legislation | |
| Repealed by | Ipswich Improvement Act 1837 |
Status: Repealed | |
| Text of statute as originally enacted | |
The Ipswich Improvement Act 1571 (13 Eliz. 1. c. 24) was an act of the Parliament of England, which empowered the Ipswich Corporation to raise rates for paving the streets of Ipswich, Suffolk.[1]
The act
The act required landlords, owners or tenants to ensure that the street in front of their property was paved and kept clean. The headboroughs of the four wards of the town, as leet officer were charged with overseeing this and they could fine anyone who neglected their duty.[1]
Notes
- ^ The citation of this act by this short title was authorised by section 5 of, and schedule 2 to, the Statute Law Revision Act 1948. Due to the repeal of those provisions, it is now authorised by section 19(2) of the Interpretation Act 1978.
- ^ Start of session.
References
- ^ a b Allen, David; Grace, Frank; Martin, Geoffrey (2000). Ipswich Borough Archives 1255-1835: A Catalogue (PDF). Woodbridge: Suffolk Records Society.