Parish Council Meetings
Waterless Steeple Claydon.
Mr. Bell reported that
the public water supply at Steeple was almost entirely exhausted, which doubt would be the case in few days, and it could not be remedied limiting the supplv. It was most unsatisfactory state of a&airs, and he had received innumerable complaints in the matter. Mr. Read said it was evident that a reservoir would have to be made that they could depend upon reserve of water. When left the village ‘that morning there was not a drop water the pipes, and it was the same on the previous day. It was very shocking state of affairs for the village to be in. Dr. Benson said pointed out when the extension was made that he did not think the supply would warrant it. He did not know whether they could procure more from the hill. Another well might be sunk a little farther, but there was very little water there. There was spring, but it was a weak supply. Mr. Chapman asked if another spring could not be found. Dr. Benson said they had the right to the water anywhere there. The Chairman asked if it would not be as well to make borings or to engage a waterdiviner. It was a very serious matter for the houses to be without water. Mr. Read said it was a most serious matter indeed. Supposing there was illness in the house was very serious not to have a drop of water. It might mean an epidemic which would cost far more than that of sinking another well. Mr. Chapman proposed that a water-diviner should engaged. Mr. Read seconded ‘the proposition. Mr. Gough aeked if the queatiou of providing further supply of water had been before the Parish Council. Mr. Read replied that the matter had not been placed on -the agenda for discussion by the Parish Council, but it had been talked about. Mr. Gough did not think that this Council should take any definirte steps until the Parish Council had had the opportunity of discussing the Question. The parish of Steeple Claydon would have to find money, and it ought to have a voice in the spending of it. Dr. Benson said that both Mr. Read and himself were members of the Parish Council. Mr. Gough said it was possible ahat some of the members the Rural District Council did not know much about the village of Steeple Claydon. and it was his opinion that the Parish Council should consider the matter, so that they could give this Council some information before anything definite was decided upon. Dr. Benson said the question of the engagement a water-diviner, or of boring, would not entail much expense, and the result could be submitted to the Parish Council, who could then make recommendation to this Council.
Buckingham Advertiser and Free Press – Saturday 10 September 1910
