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First Published in 1946, The English Local Government System has undoubtedly been one of the most successful introductory books on this subject. The purpose of this book is not so much to describe the various local government services, but rather to discuss the machinery and methods utilized in the provision of these services.It discusses crucial themes like business yardsticks; the constitutional setting; judicial control; the associations of local authorities; the financ...

The chief administrative officer? A legal adviser? A mere keeper of the records? What is the true role of the English Town Clerk who for centuries has been the leading official in the country’s great towns and cities. Originally published in 1962, this volume surveys in detail their duties, and the problems and opportunities facing them at the time.The Town Clerk is the council’s leading spokesperson in their contacts with the outside world – the public, Members of Parliament, and ...

When this book was originally published in 1988, recent studies of policy-making in Britain had suggested that decisions were made as a consequence of the interplay of private and public interests and the government. This work concludes that, at least in the context of policy-making towards local government, Cabinet ministers and senior Civil Servants make decisions with little serious reference to local interests. This view is established through an analysis of the development of intergov...

Originally published in 1956, this book outlines the history of delegation in local government since the establishment of county councils in 1888. It describes the use made of delegation over a wide range of council services. The technique of delegation has become more important in recent years and represents the compromise of the competing claims of county and district councils to control local government. This book is an important contribution both to the detailed study of local administ...

Break into lucrative government contracting and scale your small business without drowning in federal procurement jargon. Whether you are an ambitious entrepreneur on a morning commute or a founder seeking steady revenue, this empowering guide delivers a practical roadmap. Navigate intimidating bureaucracy with crystal-clear focus and turn complex regulations into actionable growth strategies.Stop leaving money on the table because the bidding process feels overwhelming or rigged f...

First published in 1922, in this volume Sydney and Beatrice Webb give a detailed account of the evolution of the English Prison System from the common gaol and the house of correction of the sixteenth century down to the statutory changes of the twentieth century, and survey the successive efforts at reform of John Howard and Elizabeth Fry, Jeremy Bentham and James Neild, Sir T. Fowell Buxton and J.J. Gurney. The origin and development of the cellular system, the treadwheel and the crank, ...

Originally published in 1968, English Prisons Under Local Government gives a detailed account of the evolution of the English Prison System from the common gaol and the house of correction of the sixteenth century down to the statutory changes of the twentieth century, and survey the successive efforts at reform of John Howard and Elizabeth Fry, Jeremy Bentham and James Neild, Sir T. Fowell Buxton and J. J.Gurney. The origin and development of the cellular system, the treadwheel a...

In this book, you will learn about the branches of local government. Read about the branches of your local community government and what their functions are. At the end of this book, you should be able to create a chart that shows who are the current office holders in your community. Start reading today!

'Agile, wryly funny and wise' – Robert Macfarlane‘Genuinely thoughtful writing about planet, place and political purpose’ – The Observer‘What really shines through its pages is Humphreys’ omnivorous curiosity… A paean to the benefits of determined noticing.’ – FT‘Alastair Humphreys is the consummate roamer: big of heart, curious of mind, light of step.’ – Amy-Jane Beer, winner of the 2023 Wainwright Prize for nature writing‘This looks wonderful. Localism isn’t b...

Enter the intense world of local politics and urban planning as everyday citizens fight to shape their communities. Perfect for your morning commute, this thought-provoking civic fiction plunges you into council chambers and late-night debates. Watch zoning laws and budget shortfalls transform from dry policies into high-stakes battles over the future of Maple Valley.Follow an ambitious cast of recurring characters—from frustrated activists to exhausted city managers—as they naviga...

In a recent paradigm shift, local governments find themselves shouldering more responsibility for day-to-day governance and crisis management, thanks to regulations and federal spending cuts. While 20 years ago a book on local government administration might have been considered complete with chapters on budgeting, public personnel management, productivity and responsivity, and community engagement, any discussion of local government must now also include resilience, emergency management, ...

The years between 1550 and 1700 saw significant changes in the nature and scope of local government: sophisticated information and intelligence systems were developed; magistrates came to rely more heavily on surveillance to inform 'good government'; and England's first nationwide system of incarceration was established within bridewells. But while these sizeable and lasting shifts have been well studied, less attention has been paid to the important characteristic that they shared: the 't...