The London Programme (Classic Reprint)

Sidney Webb

ISBN 10: 1331474469 / ISBN 13: 9781331474463

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book formulates a group of urgent political reforms for London, England. It argues that London has been largely neglected by the central government due to its lack of municipal powers and functions. The author contends that London requires a new organization and authority but recognizes that this change will be difficult. The book argues that wealthy elites and interest groups have benefited from Londonā s helplessness. The author includes reform proposals for the administration of the metropolis, including education, housing, policing, and waste collection. This book builds on years of political reform and social critique in order to propose a comprehensive plan for improving the lives of everyday Londoners. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The London Programme (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1331474469
• ISBN 13: 9781331474463
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

London faces unique challenges that demand a clear, practical plan for reform. This book outlines a metropolitan programme to give London self-government and stronger civic leadership.

The pages frame why a centralized, city-wide approach is needed and how it could transform governance, taxation, and public services in the capital. It connects London’s growth, social issues, and political voice to a broader national debate about urban reform.

• Explains the idea of a London Programme and why it matters for city governance.
• Discusses how the city’s size and influence create distinct needs in housing, taxation, and public works.
• Frames debates around Leasehold Enfranchisement and the impact on tenants, landlords, and the public good.
• Outlines how metropolitan reform could shape policy across the empire by strengthening London’s political voice.

Ideal for readers with an interest in urban reform, public policy, and the history of London’s governance.

About the Author

Sidney Webb (1859-1947) and Beatrice Potter Webb (1858-1943) researched independently before their marriage in 1892, and for the next fifty years worked together in a remarkable partnership. They founded the London School of Economics in 1895. David Martin teaches Social History at the University of Sheffield.