Local Government in England, Vol. 2 of 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

Redlich, Josef

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330995988 ISBN 13 : 9781330995983

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

< p >How English local government works today and why boundaries matter

The book explains how the administrative county fits with the old historical county, and how the County Council system shapes local governance. It surveys the 1888 reform, the creation of county councils, and the ongoing adjustments to boundaries for practical administration. You’ll see how towns, boroughs, and rural areas share duties and funds under a unified framework.

Through careful analysis, the text shows how local authority structures evolved to separate administration from justice, and how this affects taxation, public services, and local decision‑making. It contrasts old jurisdiction with modern districts, clarifying who runs what and where authorities derive their power.

• What a county council is and how it differs from the old county bench


• How administrative boundaries are set, changed, and justified


• The relationship between county administration, Poor Law, and local taxation


• How urban districts and county boroughs interact with the wider system

Ideal for readers of public administration and local history who want a clear view of the machinery behind England’s local government.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330995988
• ISBN 13: 9781330995983
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 447
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