The changes , and increase in rural leisure over the last two decades has taken place for various reasons . I hope to provide you with relevant information on , why and how these changes appeared and have been implemented .
So firstly we should look at the part local and national government has played . It was until the last election in may that local authority/government power was depleted by the Conservative government . Measures like the "Local government planning and Land act - 1980 ".
This act replaced central government funding for local needs with a block grant . This block grant was based on national government assessment of the relevant authorities needs .
These grants were strictly enforced . If a local; authority overspent , there was penalties imposed . This may of forced cuts , or re-racting of leisure funds . Some local council and authorities attempted to raise capital by other means , for instance rate increases . The instigation of the local government finance act 1982 prevented this , or penalized local authorities even more . An example of one of this was urban labour/liberal controlled Brent council .
Later in the eighties resistance from councils in Liverpool and Lambeth resulted in actual surcharges .Eventually the greater London council fell foul these legislative changes .
It has to be said that is "real" , terms local authority expenditure for leisure increased in 1980's .
Though many local authorities might not see it that way .
So what parts did local and national government play in relation to the various "Quangos".
This stands for quasi - autonomous non-governmental organization . The role of government and various quangos starts with the department of environment . The ministry of agriculture also has a part to play . The current minister for agriculture since the 1st may is Gavin strong MP .
The quango bodies were set up by the Tory government . They were to carry out a particular job without supposed government interference , even though they are ultimately responsible to the necessary government departments .
