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The history of local government in Yorkshire is unique and complex. Yorkshire is the largest historic English county [ 1 ] and consists of a diverse mix of urban and rural development with a heritage in agriculture , manufacturing , and mining . [ 2 ]
The history of local government in Yorkshire is both unique and complex, largely due to its size, being the largest historic English county. [47] After an extended period of little change, it was subject to a number of significant reforms of local government structures in the 20th century, some of which were controversial. [48]
The history of local government in England is one of gradual change and evolution since the Middle Ages. England has never possessed a formal written constitution, with the result that modern administration (and the judicial system) is based on precedent, and is derived from administrative powers granted (usually by the Crown) to older systems, such as that of the shires.
Pages in category "History of local government in Yorkshire" The following 8 pages are in this category, out of 8 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
From the late 20th century onwards there have been a number of significant reforms of the local government structures covering Yorkshire, notably in 1968, 1974, 1986, 1996 and 2023, discussed in the governance section below.
History of local government in Yorkshire (10 C, 8 P) L. Local government in South Yorkshire (9 C, 6 P) Local government in the East Riding of Yorkshire (6 C, 1 P)
Membership comprises all 22 local authorities in this region, plus 15 Social, Economic and Environmental partners, and the National Parks for planning purposes. [12] On 31 March 2009, the Assembly was abolished and replaced by Local Government Yorkshire and Humber, until its subsequent closure in 2015.
Local government in Yorkshire (10 C, 1 P) Pages in category "Local government in Yorkshire and the Humber" The following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total.