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Mr. Walter Kenyon presided at the annual meeting of the Huthwaite Branch of the British Legion, held in the Drill Hall on Friday night. There was a good attendance, and the arrangements made for the observance of Armistice Day were approved. The following officers were re-elected:- President, Councillor E.H. Lowe; secretary, Mr. Isaiah Parton; treasurer, Mr. O. Hardwick; chairman, Mr. W. Jackson; vice-chairman, Mr. W. Kenyon; committee, Messrs. D. Jones, J.B. Edwards, F. Peace, J. Barlow, R. Gowley, J. West, C. Pemberton, T. Walvin and J. Wass. A balance sheet was presented, and disclosed a balance in hand of £1 5s. 11d. It may be mentioned that Mr. Parton entered upon his eleventh year as secretary.

AT a monthly meeting of the members of the Sutton Urban Council held at the Council Offices on Monday evening, it was decided to make alterations to the room beneath the Free Library for use as a Council room pending the erection of a new Council house...
In the unavoidable absence of the Chairman (Councillor C. Brown), the chair was occupied by Councillor W. Limb (vice-chairman), and others present were Councillors Mrs. C. Moore, Rev. L.J. Stamper, N.D. Todd, T.H. Taylor, G. Shaw, F.C. Sowter, A. Walton, G.H. Barker, W. Baugh, J.B. Stuart, J. Davies, E.H. Lowe, H.C. Wright, T. Lawrence, J.A. Percival, A. Thompson and H. Squires.

The Vice-Chairman said he had received a letter from the Chairman, who wished to inform the Council in his official capacity he had been asked by the Postmaster at Nottingham and the local Postmaster (Mr. Garlick) to inspect the alterations which had been made at the Sutton Post Office. This had been done and the altered and improved premises were opened to the public that day (Monday). Mr. Brown desired to say how they appreciated the improved accommodation provided for the town, and they were grateful for the recognition of the importance of the town.

Mr. Limb said he had also inspected the altered premises, which had been beautified and were now a delight to go in,...
When the Water Committee minutes were being considered Mr. Thompson asked if attention could be given to the service water pipe in Allsop's Yard, Huthwaite, which, he thought, was too small. The Water Manager promised to see into the matter..

Arising out of the Roads and Buildings Committee minutes, Mr. Lawrence said a lot of criticism had arisen because the right-hand side footpath opposite Jubilee Cottages in Huthwaite Road had not been paved. He understood plans had been submitted ...
Mr. Wright said the Council had made application under the Main Road Improvement Works provision for permission to go forward with that work...

... A letter was read from the Ministry of Transport endorsing the proposals of the Council in regard of foot crossings for pedestrians, the approval being on the understanding that the Council will review the situation from time to time, and that if at such review they are of opinion any modification is necessary or desirable, they will submit a further scheme to the Ministry.
The Clerk submitted a letter from the Meden Valley Water Works Committee in relation to the supply of water to Huthwaite, Skegby, Stanton Hill and Teversal, in accordance with arrangements which were entered into prior to the amalgamation of the districts, and the matter was referred to the Water Sub-Committee.

Arising out of the report of the Surveyor, the importance was stressed of no building being commenced before plans had been approved by the Council....