PAPER 1 LOCAL GOVERNMENT -THE THATCHER YEARS AND SINCE

LOCAL GOVERNMENT - THE THATCHER YEARS AND SINCE

OUTLINE OF PAPER TO BE PRESENTED BY DAVID GREEN FEng FICE

The position immediately prior to and at the commencement of the first "Thatcher Government" in May 1979 will be outlined and a rapid review given of major events, and impacts that have occurred since that time all with particular reference to:

Central and Local Government roles and relationships

Political representation and priorities

Responsibilities and accountabilities

Funding and finance

Structure and organisation

Employment and industrial relations

Procurement and unit costs

Management

Quality and service delivery and

Member and Officer attitudes and relationships.