Description

Admin History:

The North Bridge Committee began in December 1872 initially as a sub-committee of the Property Committee. This appears to have run as a separate committee until around 1876 when the Property Committee took over responsibility for bridges again.

The Bridge (Special) Committee was established by the City Council in October 1881 to consider the question of increasing bridge accommodation over the River Hull south of the North Bridge. It could also enter into negotiation with the South Bridge Company with a view to purchasing their bridge, and although negotiations did occur, South Bridger did not become Corporation property.

In 1889-1890 the committee was renamed the Bridge Committee, and along with the continuing issue of a crossing south of North Bridge, it was given the additional brief of having the management and maintenance of all bridges crossing the River Hull that belonged to the Corporation. It would also be able to consider financial matters, including the paying of wages, allowances and any expenses incurred.

From 1905-1906 the committee continued to have the duty and power to manage, maintain and control all bridges owned the Corporation of Hull across the River Hull as well as being able to effect the provisions of any relevant Acts of Parliament. 1922-1923 the committee was dissolved and its powers transferred to the Property and Bridges Committee.