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Photocopy of Agreement between Marple U.D.C. & Mr Frank Marsland, builder and contractor, for the construction of twenty four dwelling houses at the Brindley's Farm Housing Site, Hibbert Lane, Marple dated 26th April 1926.

Photocopy of document entitled Group "B" giving information on housing occupation and facilities.

A3 photocopies of three pages of typed reports made by F Shacklock, Senior Public Health Inspector in 1963 :
1. Two pages headed "Frequency of Refuse Removal and Bonus Earnings" reporting on the times taken and the bonuses earned on various rounds…

A3 photocopies of two pages of Statistical Analalysis of Numbers and Rateable Values of all Hereditaments assessed in the valuation list lst April 1963. Administrative County : Chester. Rating Area : Marple.
Listing Domestic, Commercial, Industrial,…

Photocopy of page 1 of an Agreement drawn up between U.D.C. and Jack Williams of Gatley, builder, for the construction of 24 bungalows and 40 dwelling houses at Peace Farm Housing Site, Stockport Road Marple with Thomas Cooper, Architect, to prepare…

Assorted papers relating to various planning applications / compulsory purchase dating from 1947 - 1972.
1947 Application to erect a garage, Clement Road, Marple Bridge
1948 Erection of public conveniences at High Lane, Marple and Marple…

Original 262 page booklet produced by Stockport Borough Council Democratic Governance, setting out the Agenda for Marple Area Committee meeting on 6th February 2013 at Marple Cricket Club, Bowden Lane.
Matters for consideration:-
Item 1.…

Photocopy of drawing entitled "ARP Strengthening of Cellars" showing detailed measurements and materials required to strengthen the cellar of Hollins House .
Drawn up by Surveyors Department, Council Offices, Marple

Photocopy showing part of a drawing to scale outlining Council Offices Hollins House surrounded by proposed putting green, tennis court and bowling green. Titled "War Memorial Park?"
Date and purpose unknown

Photocopy of Insurance schedule for insurance policy for Council Offices, the building known as "Hollins House". The schedule lists the building, its contents, range of buildings, tools, garages, bowling pavilion, tennis pavilion, fixtures and…

Photocopied plans showing elevation, section, block plan and floor plan of the Council Offices highlighting the existing mortuary and planned improvements dated July 1937.
On card.

Original Surveyor's Drawing of Council Offices Memorial Park showing cellar, ground and first floor plans for the installation of central heating. drawing dated 5th April 1949.
Small Surveyors drawing title "Marple U.D.C. Central Heating Plant"…

Miscellaneous single papers relating to Marple U.D.C.
(a) details of house building sites taken from MUDC Guide 1927
(b) list of Councillors, undated, with age, occupation and other personal details
(c) rating and valuation information, 1948…

Photograph of Wooden plaque with names of Chairman of the Council listed chronologically from 1874 - 1974 located in Marple Library

Photograph of Plaque presented to H.M.S. Maple to commemorate her 'Adoption' by the Citizens of Marple during Warship Week November lst - 8th 1941 part of the War Savings Campaign & Marple Savings Committee of Marple Urban District Council.
Donated…

Three black & white photographs showing
(a) Members of Pageant Committee from 1922
(b) Marple Memorial Park Hall which was the Council Offices
(c) Group photo of last Council Meeting of MUDC 1973.

Miscellaneous newspaper cuttings and others pasted onto A4 paper, from various sources and dates, originals and photocopies :
e.g.
1908 : Marple Urban Council election, public meeting
1930 : Ludworth and Mellor boundaries, suggested link with…

Material on Marple Community Council :
1. Flyer "Marple Community Council. What is it" with explanation of what the Council was set up to achieve, its role and notice of general meetings and contact details.
2. Numerous newspaper articles from 1973…

Photocopy of booklet from Marple U.D.C for the year ending 15th April 1910 from the Clerks Office, Marple.
Booklet contains a photograph of Councillor Daniel Pott, J.P. , Chairman, a list of Councillors and Committees, information on Poor's Rate,…

Miscellany of information about Council and Council activities from local newspapers, magazine and typed information mainly on card (1906-1972)

Two original copies of Reports of the Chief Executive from Committees : Marple Area Committee & Technical Services Sub Committee, to gain authorisation to make an order
(a) to reclassify the road used as a public path No. 158 as a bridleway. This…

Leaflet for U.D.C. Election by Candidate Redfern Morton , 3 April
1937 addressed to 'the Local Government Electors' of the Mellor Ward.

Portions of A3 Election Notices for 1887 giving results of Election and the name of the Councillor elected,…

Two original booklets produced by M.U,D,C. :
1. General District Rate & Poor Rate containing detailed comparative statements of Estimated and actual receipts and expenditures 1926, 1927 and 1928.
2. Detailed Comparative statement of estimated and…

Several newspaper reports covering the reorganisation of M.U.D.C and photograph and report on the final U.D.C. meeting.
Leaflet setting out what the Re-organisation means and how it will affect people.
Leaflet giving information on what the U.D.C…

Original copy of leaflet from Her Majesty's Stationery Office of the Rating Act 1966, Chapter 9, dealing with payment of rates by instalments, rebates in respect of rates on dwellings with general notes on interpretation, expenses, short title,…