Division of Functions
Health care and water supply were assigned to new, separate, non-elected authorities, but the remaining functions previously exercised by local authorities were distributed broadly as follows:
| Local government function | Metropolitan counties | Non-metropolitan counties |
|---|---|---|
| Allotments | Districts | Districts |
| Arts and recreation | Counties and districts | Counties and districts |
| - Libraries | Districts | Counties |
| - Museums and galleries | Counties and districts | Counties and districts |
| - Tourism | Counties and districts | Counties and districts |
| Cemeteries and cremetoria | Districts | Districts |
| Consumer protection | Counties | Counties |
| Education | Districts | Counties |
| Environmental health | Districts | Districts |
| - Refuse collection | Districts | Districts |
| Fire service | Counties | Counties |
| Footpaths (create, protect) | Counties and districts | Counties and districts |
| Footpaths (maintain, signs) | Counties | Counties |
| Housing | Districts | Districts |
| Licence duty | Districts | Districts |
| Markets and fairs | Districts | Districts |
| Planning | Counties and districts | Counties and districts |
| - Local plans | Districts | Districts |
| - Structure plans | Counties | Counties |
| - National parks | Counties | Counties |
| Police | Counties and districts | Counties and districts |
| Rate collection | Districts | Districts |
| Smallholdings | Counties | Counties |
| Social services | Districts | Counties |
| Traffic and highways | Counties and districts | Counties and districts |
| - Public transport | Counties | Counties and districts |
| - Transport planning | Counties | Counties |
In many areas both authorities had some powers, and certain Welsh districts were allowed greater powers by the Secretary of State.
Read more about this topic: Local Government Act 1972
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