Lou Sherman on the future of London’s local governments

Title

Lou Sherman on the future of London’s local governments

Genre

Interview

TX Date

24 Jan 1978

Year of production

1978

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Duration

00:03:03

Description

Sir Lou Sherman, Chairman of the London Boroughs Association, retires after 25 years. He talks about the future of local government in London. He says central government needs to give back the powers it previously took away from local governments. He disagrees that London is on the decline and feels that local government needs to give people the housing services they desire. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Lou Sherman

Keywords

London; Local government; Housing; GLC; Housing needs; Central government; London Boroughs Association

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