Encyclopedia of Local Government Law

Incorporating full texts of Acts and regulations, and accompanied with a detailed commentary and full references to relevant judicial authorities, the Encyclopedia of Local Government Law: Forms a complete reference work on the law affecting local authoritiesReproduces all the relevant legislation relating to local authority administration, including finance Provides annotations which clarify the technicalities and explain the implicationsIncludes the Local Government Act 23 with full commentaryDraws together relevant cases which have interpreted the legislationGives you an overview of the practical application of the lawSets out, in tabular form, the powers and functions of different types of authoritiesContains key Department Circulars and memoranda Enables you to check that the correct procedures are being followedReflects developments and changes in the law through new and replacement materialIn 212 there will be coverage of Localism Act 211, and implementing delegated legislation. This will include major changes, including the introduction of a power of general competence and abolition of the previous standards regime. Bills relevant to local government before Parliament include the Local Government Finance Bill.CONTENTSIntroductionThe legal framework of local authoritiesThe administrative machinery of local authoritiesContract, tort and criminal liabilityJudicial control of local authoritiesLocal authority financeThe Local Government Act 1972The Local Government Act 23Other actsStatutory instruments to 198Statutory instruments 198 onStatutory instruments 1992 onAppendicesAllocation of principal functionsPrincipal powers and duties of parish and community councilsTable of comparison - sections 67(1), 67(4), and 67(5) and 68(1) and (2)Table of the more commonly used specific statutory powers authorising the purchase of land compulsorilyTable of principal licensing and registration functionsList of principal by-law making powersCivil procedure rulesSelected departmental circulars and memorandaSelected precedentsCommission for local administration in England:Guidance on good practice 1: running a complaints systemGuidance on good practice 2: good administrative practiceGuidance on good practice 3: council housing repairs Suggested terms of reference for a professional adviserSUBSCRIPTION INFORMATIONInitial price includes updating releases until December 213 inclusive. We will contact you each year to ascertain whether you wish to renew your subscription. 3 updating releases published per annum.AVAILABLE ONLINENow available on Westlaw UKFor more information or a free trial contact your account manager or:CallUK - 8 28 22International - +44 27 499 111Emailcustomer.services@westlaw.co.ukWebsitewww.westlaw.co.uk