Housing and Local Government

Housing and Local Government PDF Author: J. B. Cullingworth
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000296938
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 276

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Book Description
Originally published in 1966 and written at a time when UK housing policy was undergoing major changes, this volume provides a substantial historical introduction which outlines the development of housing policy in the UK from the mid 19th – mid 20th Centuries. Discussion of the administrative framework, the powers of local housing authorities, housing standards, finance and the improvement of older housing follows. Other issues covered include the social aspects of housing and the role of the state and the objectives of state action.