The Process of Local Government Reform - 1966–74

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.

List of contents

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.

About the author

Bruce Wood was a lecturer in Government at Manchester University.

Product details

• Authors: Wood Bruce
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 19.01.2026
• EAN: 9781032952703
• ISBN: 978-1-032-95270-3
• No. of pages: 206
• Series: Routledge Revivals
• Subjects: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; POLITICAL SCIENCE / Political Economy, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Comparative Politics, POLITICAL SCIENCE / American Government / Local, Political Economy, Regional, state and other local government, Regional government