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Stanford Rivers Parish Council
Under the provisions of the Local Govemnment Act 1894. parish councils could be established in rural areas with a population of over 300. In parishes with a population of between 200-300 a parish council could be established if a parish meeting agreed to.
The first meeting of the Stanford Rivers Parish Council was held on the 4th December 1894. The following were elected as Councillors :-
| Name | Residence | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| James Crouch | Fremans Farm | 54 votes |
| John Freeman | Tracey's Farm | 44 votes |
| Henry Newmarch | - | 57 votes |
| N Mugggleston | Littlebury | 29 votes |
| Nathaniel Wilson | - | 53 votes |
| Comyns Owers | Rose Cottage | 54 votes |
| George Sawkins | - | 38 votes |
Not elected:
| Name | Votes |
|---|---|
| D. Christy | 26 |
| P. McConnell | 20 |
19 ERO Ref: D/P/ 140/30
Significant dates: 4/12/1894
