Parish Minutes 1853–1930
Potterspury Parish Council was formed in 1894, following the Local Government Act of the same year.
Until 1894, administration of the poor law, local sanitation, the appointment of a local constable and the upkeep of roads were largely in the hands of unelected individuals – usually the local landowner, the vicar and others.
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The first Chairman of the Council was His Grace the 7th Duke of Grafton. He attended almost every meeting until about 1908, after which his attendances became more sporadic. He attended his last meeting in January 1912 although the Council continued to elect him as Chairman until 1914. He died in 1918 at the age of 97.
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In 1992 Jack Clamp, formerly the headmaster of John Hellins School and one-time Clerk to the Parish Council, transcribed the original handwritten records.
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