The Process of Local Government Reform
1966-74
1st Edition
Published on 6. December 2024
206 pages
978-1-040-29596-0 (ISBN)
Description
Originally published in 1976, this book examines how and why local government reforms came about and what influences, pressures and compromises were involved. At the time of publication it provided the most detailed account so far of the process by which the 1972 Local Government Act was approved by Parliament following the Redcliffe-Maud report and two White Papers. At the same time, as a case study of the British policy-making process, it examines more general issues about the political manoeuvring of groups in conflict, the concept of 'government by Commission' and the range of strategies which were open to Government decision makers. The book will prove essential reading for students of the history of British Government policy-making and political processes, and of administrative change and innovation.
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Series
Edition
1. Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
ISBN-13
978-1-040-29596-0 (9781040295960)
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Person
Bruce Wood was a lecturer in Government at Manchester University.
Content
1.The Decision-Maker and Their Objectives 2. The Redcliffe-Maud Commission 1966-69 3. The Report and Its Reception, June 1969-February 1970 4. The Response of Two Governments February 1970-February 1971 5. Wales 6. Implementation - The Legislative Process 1971-2 7. Implementation - Preparing for the Appointed Day 8. The Process of Reform 1966-74. Appendix: A Comparison of the Various Reform Proposals 1969-1972.
