Publisher's Synopsis
This book summarizes the key issues facing local government in coming to terms with the new legislation on the environment and offers advice on how local authorities can prepare a coherent response to the issues.;It looks at the development of local authorities and their role in responding to environmental needs and what is currently expected of local government by the legislation. The activities in which local authorities are now engaged which result in the provision of a safe, healthy, efficient and beautiful local environment are covered and the organizational arrangements - a description of local government associated agencies, is included. In addtion, an exploration of those advisory roles that local authorities can play in providing guide lines for good design and management is discussed and each chapter includes "best practice" examples from a range of local authorities.;It is designed for senior local authority officers in departments of: planning, housing, solid waste management and street cleaning, leisure, environmental health, technical services; chief executives in local authorities; academics and libraries in institutions offering public adminstration courses; government and environmental agencies.
