History A-Level
Central–local government relations
What Central–local government relations means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Central–local government relations
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Central government increased control over local authority finance through rate-capping and the community charge.
Topics that use Central–local government relations
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