Glen's Local Government Act 1929 (Paperback)

Paperback. "Glen's Local Government Act 1929" offers a comprehensive and authoritative examination of one of the most significant pieces of British administrative legislation in the early 20th century. Written by legal expert Randolph A. Glen, this work provides detailed commentary and analysis of the Local Government Act 1929, a statute that fundamentally reshaped the landscape of local governance in England and Wales. The text explores the intricate provisions of the Act, which included the historic abolition of the Boards of Guardians and the subsequent transfer of poor law functions to county and county borough councils. It also addresses the reform of the rating system, the reorganization of highway administration, and the establishment of new financial relationships between central and local authorities. As a vital resource for legal practitioners, historians, and students of public administration, this volume clarifies the complexities of statutory reform during a period of significant social and economic transition. "Glen's Local Government Act 1929" remains an essential reference for understanding the evolution of modern local government and the legislative frameworks that define public service and administrative responsibility.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…