Metropolis Management Act 1855
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The Metropolis Management Act 1855 (18 & 19 Vict. c. 120) was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that created the Metropolitan Board of Works, a London-wide body to co-ordinate the construction of the city's infrastructure. The Act also created a second tier of local government consisting of parish vestries and district boards of works. The Metropolitan Board of Works was the forerunner of the London County Council.
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Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act for the better Local Management of the Metropolis |
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Citation | 18 & 19 Vict. c. 120 |
Territorial extent | England and Wales |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 14 August 1855 |
Commencement | 1 January 1856 (1856-01-01) |
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Status: Partially repealed | |
Text of statute as originally enacted | |
Text of the Metropolis Management Act 1855 as in force today (including any amendments) within the United Kingdom, from legislation.gov.uk. |
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