Glen's Local Government Act 1929

By Randolph a Glen

"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.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 102568026X
• ISBN13: 9781025680262
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"