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Local Government Boundary Commission for England: County Boundary Reviews, Registered...

Catalogue reference: AX 3

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AX 3

The records detail investigations and assessments of boundaries between English counties using the criteria of suitability to provide efficient and effective local government together with recommendations for change or otherwise. Many pieces...

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Reference

AX 3

Title
Local Government Boundary Commission for England: County Boundary Reviews, Registered Files (B Series)
Date

1971-1980

Description

The records detail investigations and assessments of boundaries between English counties using the criteria of suitability to provide efficient and effective local government together with recommendations for change or otherwise.

Many pieces contain maps or plans.

Arrangement

Within each transfer the records will be arranged in former reference order thereby reflecting their original administrative arrangement.

Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference

LGBC B

Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Creator(s)
Local Government Boundary Commission for England, 1972-1992
Physical description

30 file(s)

Access conditions

Open

Immediate source of acquisition

From 2003 Office of the Deputy Prime Minister

Subjects
Topics
International
Maps and plans
Local Government
Custodial history

Since the file series ceased to accrue the records have been held by the Department of the Environment (1972-1997), the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (1997-2001), the Department of Transport, Local Government and the Regions (2001-2002) and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (2002 to present).

Accumulation dates

File series ran from 1972 to 1980

Accruals

Series is accruing

Selection and destruction information

The records have been selected as they reflect the economic, social and demographic condition of the UK, as documented by the state's dealings with individuals, communities and organisations outside its own formal boundaries (2.2.2.1 of PRO's Acquisition Policy).

Administrative / biographical background

The Local Government Boundary Commission for England was appointed in November 1972 under the provisions of the Local Government Act 1972. The Act created separate Commissions for England and Wales to review both boundaries of local authorities and those of their internal electoral divisions. Implementation of any recommended changes was the responsibility of the Secretary of State for the Environment. The Commission ceased to exist in 1992, its duties being taken up by the newly created Local Government Commission for England.

Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C2706/

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Over 27 million records

This record is held at The National Archives, Kew

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