The Local Government Act, 1888 Part 1: With The Incorporated Provisions Of The Municipal Corporations Act, 1882, And Other Acts (1898)

The Local Government Act, 1888 Part 1: With The Incorporated Provisions Of The Municipal Corporations Act, 1882, And Other Acts (1898) is a book written by Alexander Macmorran. The book is a comprehensive guide to the Local Government Act of 1888, which was a significant piece of legislation that reformed local government in England and Wales. The book also includes the incorporated provisions of the Municipal Corporations Act of 1882 and other relevant acts. The Local Government Act of 1888 established a system of local government that is still in use today. It created county councils and borough councils, which were responsible for a wide range of local services, including education, public health, and highways. The act also abolished the old system of local government, which was based on the parish and the Poor Law Union.The book provides a detailed analysis of the provisions of the Local Government Act of 1888 and the other acts that were incorporated into it. It explains the powers and duties of the new local authorities and how they were to be elected. It also covers the financial arrangements for local government and the relationship between the new authorities and central government.Overall, The Local Government Act, 1888 Part 1: With The Incorporated Provisions Of The Municipal Corporations Act, 1882, And Other Acts (1898) is an essential reference for anyone interested in the history of local government in England and Wales. It provides a detailed and authoritative account of one of the most significant pieces of legislation in the country's history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.