1846—NOVEMBER 16—Mr. Arrowsmith moved that the Council should erect baths and washhouses with as little delay as possible. Mr. Bedford thanked Mr. Arrowsmith for bringing the matter forward, remarking that hitherto his own efforts, for sanitary improvements, had all failed for want of support. The motion was unanimously carried, and a committee appointed to carry out the suggestion; and this committee has been formally renewed from time to time, yet five years have now elapsed and baths and washhouses in Worcester seem further off than ever. 1847—APRIL 24—A memorial having been presented to the Council, from the agriculturists, praying to have the Sheep Market leased to them, in order that they might erect a Corn Exchange thereon, Mr. Arrowsmith moved that no sufficient reason had been shown to the Council to authorise them in making a change that would be so injurious to a great number of the inhabitants of the city. This was carried by 18 to 13. The Council also, by a majority of 18 to 8, agreed to a petition in favour of Lord Morpeth’s Sanitary Bill. 1847—NOVEMBER—The elections this year resulted in very little change. Edward Webb, Esq. was chosen Mayor, and Mr. Padmore, Sheriff. 1848—APRIL 5—The Council granted a lease of the Wheat Sheaf Inn, Corn Market, and other premises, to one of the Corn Exchange Companies. 1848—MAY 2—The Council, at a quarterly meeting, passed a resolution, approving of the Mayor’s efforts to bring about an arrangement between the rival Corn Exchange Companies; and begging the agriculturists to rest satisfied with the one in Angel Street. They also petitioned in favour of Lord Morpeth’s Health of Towns Bill. 1848—AUGUST 11—At a special meeting, called to consider the Corn Exchange question, the Council, after a very warm debate on various propositions, determined to take the opinion of Mr. Alexander as to their right to regulate the Corn Market, to take toll on corn sold, and to prevent the removal of the market from its ancient site. The opinion only went to justify the corporation in taking toll on corn pitched in bulk, and no further proceedings were taken in the matter. 1848—OCTOBER—The Council, with only one dissentient, agreed that it was desirable that the Public Health Act should be applied to Worcester; and appointed a committee to make a representation to that effect to the Central Board of Health. 1848—NOVEMBER—Mr. Alderman Padmore was elected Mayor; and as he declined to give a Sunday breakfast, go to the Cathedral, or wear a gown, he gave £100 to the city instead. This donation, having afterwards been considerably increased, has found a permanent shape in the handsome town clock which now ornaments the front of the Market House. Mr. Goodwin was elected Sheriff.