Local government charges: Policy and practice

by S.J. Bailey, S. McChlery

"Local Government Policy and Practice" is a comprehensive guide to both the policy and practice of local government charging. Easy to read and clearly written, practitioners will find this detailed and reliable book an essential reference source. It provides options and implementation plans for internal and external charging policies and provides practical information on constructing charging rates for individual services. It also explains the charging and financial legislative context for local government. Two main issues are recharging and service costs within the internal market; and charges to external users and local community. Practical examples are also included from social services, libraries, transport, refuse collectors, museums and galleries, sports facilities, residential care and education. Aimed principally at Local Government Practitioners; Chief Executives Departments; Cost Centre Managers in technical, social services, planning, computing, leisure and environmental health departments; Finance Officers and Treasurers; Individual Managers studying CIPFA, CIMA, CACA Accounting and Management courses.

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First published December 6, 1993