The next Act to affect the river was obtained by a group of local men in 1785.

The Act was obtained in 1872 and work began in 1873.

In 1866 they obtained an Act to merge the two railway companies.

In 1832 the company obtained an Act that allowed it to build the railway along the new alignment.

Although another Act of Parliament was obtained, no construction work took place.

He obtained a second Act of Parliament, under which £800 would be spent on improvements.

In 1703 he obtained an Act of Parliament that allowed him to sell the estate.

In 1741 an Act of Parliament was obtained for it to become a distinct parish.

Costs were considerably higher than expected, and a second Act of Parliament was obtained in 1839, to allow an extra £20,000 to be raised.

An Act of Parliament was obtained on 29 May 1830.