Town Police Clauses Act 1847
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The Town Police Clauses Act 1847 is an Act
of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
(10 & 11 Vict c. 89). The statute remains in force and is frequently used by local councils to close roads to allow public events such as processions or street parties
to take place.
The Act is also used to regulates the local taxi and private-hire trade in many areas. It also makes it illegal to perform certain actions in a public street or other thoroughfare, such as hanging washing, beating carpets, and flying kites although these provisions are rarely enforced.
Act of Parliament
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of the Parliament of the United Kingdom
Parliament of the United Kingdom
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(10 & 11 Vict c. 89). The statute remains in force and is frequently used by local councils to close roads to allow public events such as processions or street parties
Street party
A street party can mean any type of social event taking place on a road.In Britain, these have historically been held to commemorate momentous events, such as VE Day or the Queen's Silver Jubilee, with "bunting, trestle tables covered with sandwiches and cakes, and children playing in the street"...
to take place.
The Act is also used to regulates the local taxi and private-hire trade in many areas. It also makes it illegal to perform certain actions in a public street or other thoroughfare, such as hanging washing, beating carpets, and flying kites although these provisions are rarely enforced.