NEW BRIGHTON.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume II, Issue 366, 13 April 1915, Page 2

NEW BRIGHTON.

BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING. The fortnightly meeting of: the New Brighton Borough Counc.il was held' last evening, when there were present: — The Mayor (Mr 0. H. Wirniy), Cvs Owles, Withell, Kibblewhite, Stanilaini, Israclson, and Ashley. Thp, Works Committee reported that the estimate for forming ami metalling Ida Street was £(57 I/->. Geary and Yates made application for a special permit to allow of .the subdivision of a section near Rodiloy . Street on the Esplanade. —Referred to the Byelaws Committee. The directors of the Technical College acknowledged the annual donation of £lO 10/- towards the college funds. Cr Bergh, writing l'rom the Wairarapa, apologised for his absence, and expressed the hope that all the'councillors who were seeking re-election would be returned, as the retiring council had ii>fc.oinplislied good work. Personally he could not accept nomination. Cr Staniland brought up the matter of carting sand over the borough streets causing considerable damage' to the roads. lie favoured making a charge to cope with what was a growing evil. Cr Ashley supported the' suggestion, ; and it was decided fo frame a bye-law J upon the subject. ' Cr Aihger stated that heavy wheeled , traffic would also have t.o be dealt with.] The Finance Committee reported that I the receipts had amounted to £490 ' 1:2/10, and the expenditure to £2<>4 2/11.] Building permits to the vuJiie pi' £ll9-1; had been Issued, bringing the total up: to £-1,707 10/-. : Cr Israelson gave notice to move: ! — ll That the permission . t6' lease the reserve on Richmond Terrace be j rescinded.'' | Cr Israelson- drew attention to the, condition of the reserve at South Brighton, and Mr Bowie had offered to take the wood lying on tho reserve. It was agreed to sell the wood available at' Gd per cord. |