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The Historical Origins of the Borough of Broxbourne
The Borough of Broxbourne was formed through the merger of Cheshunt and Hoddesdon Urban Districts.
Emeka Ogbonnaya
October 03, 2024
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Editorial
The Historical Origins of the Borough of Broxbourne
The Borough of Broxbourne, as we know it today, was officially formed on 1 April 1974, through the merger of two historically significant urban districtsâCheshunt Urban District and Hoddesdon Urban District. This merger was part of a wider effort to reform local governance in the UK and took place under the Local Government Act 1972, which aimed to streamline local authorities for improved efficiency and service delivery.
The Former Districts: Cheshunt and Hoddesdon
Cheshunt Urban District was established in 1894 under the Local Government Act of 1894, which created urban and rural districts throughout England and Wales. Cheshunt, originally an ancient parish in the Hertford hundred, included the area of Waltham Cross. The district council operated from Manor House, a historic building located on Turners Hill, and governed an expanding population that reached over 45,000 by the time of its dissolution in 1974. The Cheshunt Urban District Council was granted a coat of arms in 1944, symbolising its growing prominence.
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