The monthly meeting of this Board was held at the Town Hall on Saturday morning, present - Mr. J. Parrott, vice-chairman, presiding; G. R. Marten, Esq., and H. J. Toulmin, Esq. (ex-officio); and Messrs. Ransome, George, and Waghorn.

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The Surveyor produced a letter he had received from Mr Rumball, complaining of the very dangerous corner in the Harpenden-road, at Beech Bottom; and stating that Mr. Denison the proprietor of the adjoining land had consented to give a portion of the land to be thrown into the road.

The Clerk said he knew the corner alluded to. There were high banks on each side so that it was impossible to see if any other vehicle was coming, and he remembered that the late Mr. Toulmin once had a horse killed at the spot.

In answer to a question, the Surveyor said the cost of clearing away the bank and reducing the corner would be about £10.

Mr. Toulmin said it was very dangerous for foot-passengers also. A short time ago Mrs. Toulmin’s chaise was nearly run into. He moved that Mr. Denison’s offer be accepted.

Mr Waghorn seconded.

On the question being put to the meeting, there voted three for and three against.

The Chairman [Mr J Purrott] said he must decide in favour of the improvement, and the proposition of Mr. Toulmin was then carried.

The Surveyor was directed to carry out the improvement, and the Board then adjourned.