Originally published in 1970 this book quickly became a classic textbook. This edition reissues the 7th edition of 1984. An indispensable text for students, local government employees and those members of local authorities who have an interest in the history of finance in local government the book remains highly topical today in its discussion of the relations between central and local government in the field of finance. The book covers the many changes to the position of local authorities which took place in the 1970s and early 1980s.

About the Author

Noel Hepworth had many years in local government in the United Kingdom. He was assistant City Treasurer of Manchester and then Director of Finance of the London Borough of Croydon. He was Chief Executive of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA) and an original member of the UK Audit Commission, the initial chairman of the Accountancy of Europe Public Sector Committee and a technical adviser to the IFAC Public Sector Committee. He is a qualified public finance accountant and has been awarded honorary doctorates by the Universities of Hull, Brighton and London. He was awarded an OBE by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1980.

Reviews

Original Review of The Finance of Local Government:

'First, it is remarkably comprehensive...secondly, it is extremely clear. The straightforward, unpretentious prose style and the logical organisation of the material make it an easy book to read and understand. Given the complexity of the subject matter this is no small achievement.' D.E. Regan, Urban Studies Vol 15, No. 1 (1978).

Book Information
ISBN 9781032950396
Author N. P. Hepworth
Format Hardback
Page Count 364
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 830g