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The Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 abolished the two-tier structure of regions and districts created by the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973. Between 1890 and 1975 local government in Scotland was organised with county councils (including four counties of cities) and various lower-level units.
The council areas have been in existence since 1 April 1996, under the provisions of the Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994. Historically, Scotland was divided into 34 counties or shires. Although these no longer have any administrative function, they are still used to some extent in Scotland for cultural and geographical purposes, and ...
The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1889 reformed the administration of counties and also made alterations to their number and boundaries: Ross-shire and Cromartyshire were combined to form Ross and Cromarty; the Lower, Middle and Upper Wards of the County of Lanark, which formed separate counties for some purposes, were merged; and Orkney and Zetland were divided into distinct counties.
The Local Government etc. (Scotland) Act 1994 (c. 39) is an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom that created the current local government structure of 32 unitary authorities covering the whole of Scotland.
More than 1,200 councillors are being elected, with results expected to start from Friday afternoon.
Leaders of local authorities of Scotland (22 P) Pages in category "Local authorities of Scotland" The following 32 pages are in this category, out of 32 total.
Local authorities of Scotland (1 C, 32 P) C. City chambers and town halls in Scotland (185 P) E. Council elections in Scotland (74 C, 28 P) F. Fire and rescue ...
For local government purposes Scotland is subdivided into 32 single-tier council areas. [284] The areas were established in 1996, and their councils are responsible for the provision of all local government services. Decisions are made by councillors, who are elected at local elections every five years.