What is the Local Government Act 1972?
Q: What is the Local Government Act 1972?
A: The Local Government Act 1972 is an Act of Parliament that reformed local government in England and Wales on April 1, 1974.
Q: Does the pattern of two-tier councils still persist today?
A: Yes, the pattern of two-tier councils remains in use today in large parts of England, although the metropolitan county councils were abolished in 1986.
Q: What did the Local Government Act 1972 establish in Wales?
A: The Local Government Act 1972 established a similar pattern of counties and districts in Wales that have since been entirely replaced with a system of unitary authorities.
Q: When were elections held to the new authorities in 1973?
A: Elections were held to the new authorities in 1973, and they acted as 'shadow authorities' until the handover date.
Q: When were elections held for county councils?
A: Elections to county councils were held on April 12.
Q: When were elections held for Welsh districts?
A: Elections for Welsh districts were held on May 10.
Q: When were elections held for non-metropolitan district councils?
A: Elections for non-metropolitan district councils were held on June 7.
