General Manager's Annual Report for the year ended 31st December 1926:
STRUCTURAL ALTERATIONS AND NEW BUILDINGS.
A very busy year has passed in connection with extending existing branches, and new erections. The new buildings at Erdington and at Northfield, and the altered premises at Ward End were opened during the year, and the enlargements at Aston Cross and Bearwood completed.
General
Purposes Sub-Committee: December 10th 1928
On Minute No 1320, the General Manager presented the following report with regard to the available use of land and buildings purchased for branch bank purposes:
Finance Sub-Committee: February 11th 1929
The General Manager reported that in connection with the painting contracts for the Ward End and Saltley Branches, Mr Councillor Spragg had again rendered considerable assistance, and has been instrumental in settling a suitable form of specification generally applicable to contracts for painting and decorating at the Branches.
299 RESOLVED:- That the Chairman of the General Committee be requested to express appreciation on behalf of the Bank Committee of the valuable service rendered by Mr Councillor Spragg in this connection.
Finance Sub-Committee: March 11th 1929
The General Manager reported that the following tenders has been accepted by Councillor Spragg for the painting of Branch premises:
Branch Contractor Amount Ward End J
H Simmons £43. 7. 6. Saltley A J Dawkes £49. 11. 0.
309 RESOLVED:- That the action taken in accepting
the tenders above mentioned be confirmed.
General Purposes Sub-Committee: October 14th 1929
The General Manager reported that the Chairman had sanctioned the erection of a telephone kiosk in front of the Ward End branch.
1446 RESOLVED:- That the action of the Chairman be approved.
Bank Committee: October 20th 1930
3883 The General Manager reported that his
attention had been called to property at the corner of Bromford Lane and Coleshill Road, but having regard to the proximity of Ward
End Branch it was decided that no action be taken in the matter.
Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee: December 31st 1931
4276 The following report of the Finance Sub-Committee was presented:
Tenders for Painting, etc at Branches.
Your
Sub-Committee recommend that the action taken in accepting the following tenders for painting, etc at the undermentioned Branches
be confirmed:
Outside and Inside
£. s. d. Handsworth Bowen Bros 49. 0. 0. Bordesley Green J H Gay 42. 0.
0. Ladywood J E Harper & Son Ltd 30. 5. 0. Little Bromwich Bowen Bros 48. 10. 0.
Outside only
|
|
|
£. s. d. |
|
Lozells |
J
H Simmons |
17. 10. 0. |
|
Harborne |
J E Harper & Son Ltd. |
20. 18. 0. |
|
Erdington |
A Seers & Sons |
29. 8. 0. |
|
Hockley |
A Seers &
Sons |
33. 6. 0. |
|
Small Heath |
J H Gay |
18. 10. 0. |
|
Saltley |
J H Gay |
12. 10. 0. |
|
Ward End |
B A Cashmore & Co. |
12. 7. 6. |
4277 RESOLVED:- That the action taken in accepting tenders as indicated in the foregoing report, for painting etc. at the branches therein mentioned, be confirmed.
General Purposes Sub-Committee: October 16th 1933
Flat at Ward End Branch.
This flat has now
been vacated and it has been pointed out to your Sub-Committee that this would be a favourable opportunity to make certain alterations
to the premises so as to increase the counter space, which is very limited for the requirements of this rapidly growing branch. The
General Manager has accordingly been instructed to ask Mr Surman (Architect) to prepare and submit proposals for alterations to meet
the Bank requirements.
Bank Committee: December 18th 1933
The following tenders were opened and considered for alterations at the Ward End Branch premises:
Messrs A J Teall & Son Ltd £695 Messrs E M Squires & Son Ltd £747 Mr J Emlyn Williams £555
4996 RESOLVED:- That the lowest tender, viz:- that of Mr J Emlyn Williams at the sum of £555 be accepted for the carrying out of alterations
at the Ward End Branch premises; and that the Town Clerk be instructed to prepare and affix the Corporate Seal to any necessary documents.
Report of the Town Clerk: January 15th 1934
Minute No: 4996: WARD END BRANCH BANK.
In accordance with the above Minute I beg to
report that I have prepared, completed and affixed the Corporate Seal to a Contract with Mr J Emlyn Williams for carrying out alterations
and additions to Ward End bank.
Finance Sub-Committee: March 19th 1934
Letting of Flats.
The following arrangement has been made for the letting of Ward End flat:
To be let to Mr J A Dooley for a period of 3 years at a rental of £26 per annum.
Report of the Town Clerk: April 10th 1934
The proposed tenancy of Ward End flat to Mr J A Dooley has fallen through.
Bank Committee: April 23rd 1934
5107 The following report of the General Purposes Sub-Committee was presented:
Easement - Ward End Branch Premises.
Arrangements have been made for an easement to be obtained in respect of two windows at the above Branch overlooking adjoining land at a rental of 1/- per year.
It is recommended that this action be approved.
5110 RESOLVED:- That the arrangement made for obtaining an easement in respect of two windows at the Ward End Branch premises overlooking adjoining land be approved.
5118 RESOLVED:- That the arrangement made for the letting of the Ward End Branch Flat
to Mr W R Male at a rental of £26 per annum for a period of one year certain, and thereafter quarterly, the tenant to be responsible
for rates and internal repairs, be confirmed and the Town Clerk instructed to prepare any necessary document, affix the Corporate
Seal thereto if required.
Finance & General Purposes Sub-Committee: January 20th 1936
Painting at Branches.
Your Sub-Committee report that the following tender has been accepted for painting work at Ward End branch:
B A Cashmore & Co:
£14. 15. 0.
Bank Committee: December 21st 1936
The General Manager reported that the Post Office Telephones desired to erect an additional kiosk in the forecourt of the Ward End Branch, for which privilege the usual payment of 1/- per annum as easement rent would be paid.
5836 RESOLVED:- That consent be given to the request, and that the Town Clerk be instructed to take
any necessary action to complete the matter.
Bank Committee: January 18th 1937
On Minute No 5836 (Easement for telephone kiosk, Ward End) the Town Clerk reported that this matter had now been completed and it was:
5848 RESOLVED:- That
Minute No 5836 be discharged.