Episode 2 of 3
Local Board Formation
- When
- 1848-1894
- Where
- England and Wales
Local boards of health were created under the Public Health Act 1848 to manage urban sanitation in England and Wales.
The first local boards were created under the Public Health Act 1848. These boards operated as local authorities in urban areas from 1848 to 1894, handling water supply, sewerage, drainage, and environmental health regulation.
Sources
- Local board of health Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-24
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