Local Elections in Britain: A Statistical Digest - Softcover

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An 'at a glance' guide to the electoral history of every local authority in Great Britain since the implementation of the London Government Act 1963 and the Local Government Acts of 1972 (England & Wales) and 1973 (Scotland). Publishing in May 2003 at £125 (for institutional purchases), the second edition of this definitive source of data shows: Election results for each local authority, conveniently set out on one easy to interpret page; The fascinating picture of the growth of party competition; The rise of the 'centre' parties; The declining number of Independent candidates and councillors; The varying levels of turnout. Local Elections in Britain: A Statistical Digest is an invaluable reference guide, a marketing tool and an indispensable resource for: Civil Servants; Journalists; Local Government Officers; Councillors and party activists; Librarians; Academics; Students of all levels; and of course for all those with an interest in how the system of democratic local government in Britain operates.CONTENTS: Overview of local election trends in England & Wales, and in Scotland; Political composition of the council after each election; The electorate and the turnout in each election year; The number of seats contested and won by each political party and its share of the total vote; Information on women candidates - total number and number elected; 2-party share information; and largest group on the council.

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