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The Canons Minutes – Children’s Playground Equipment

Physical Training, 14-5-46

I have given consideration to suitable sites for children’s playground equipment at “The Canons,” and recommend to the Committee that the equipment be sited on the allotment north of the entrance drive.

Yours obediently,
Riley Schofield,
Borough Engineer and Surveyor.

Resolved –
That consideration be deferred to enable the Borough Engineer to investigate the present position regarding the supply of children’s playground equipment.

Source: Proceedings of the Council and committees, Mitcham Borough Council, Volume 12 1945 to 1946, page 592

The Canons Minutes – Purchase of Land

Purchase of Land.

Read letter from the Ministry of health stating that as the Minister is satisfied that as the council were committed to the purchase of land adjoining “The Canons” he authorises the council to exercise borrowing powers conferred upon them by the consent of July 23, 1939.

Source: Proceedings of the Council and committees, Mitcham Borough Council, Volume 6 1939 to 1940, page 60

Minutes of meetings held by the Mitcham Borough Council are available on request from the Merton Heritage and Local Studies Centre at Morden Library.