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54 results found for '"Liverpool City Council"' in Keywords.
Michael Heseltine visits Liverpool as Minister of Riots (1981)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on Environment Secretary Michael Heseltine’s visit to Liverpool as Minister of Riots. Walking the streets of Toxteth, Heseltine stayed for two weeks. He talked with Liverpool council leader Trevor...
Thatcher statement following Toxteth riots (1981)
- Genre
- Interview
Statement by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher following the Toxteth riots, in which she confirms her intention to visit Liverpool and speaks of Home Secretary William Whitelaw’s constructive meetings in...
Decision makers (1984)
- Genre
- Documentary; Interview; Speech
Decision Makers- abolition of Greater London Council (GLC) and Metropolitan Authorities, and rate capping of local authorities by the Conservative Government, presented by Judith Dawson. Also examines cuts...
Derek Hatton on Liverpool budget (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Derek Hatton, leader of Liverpool Council, is interviewed about the city’s budget before mayoral elections in May 1984. He criticises the Conservative Government for limiting Liverpool’s spending, and...
Debate on Liverpool City Council’s budget (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Speech
Report on the inter-party debate over Liverpool City Council’s budget after rate-capping imposed by the Conservative Government. The speakers include: John Hamilton, Labour Party, Liberal leader Trevor...
Liverpool budget meeting ends in uproar (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
The Labour group of Liverpool City Council has claimed a victory after its budget proposals were ratified at a council meeting. Deputy leader Derek Hatton says they will do everything possible to avoid...
Labour left wing conference (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on the Labour Party left wing conference’s support for illegally striking miners and condemnation of police handling of pickets. Other issues discussed were the Sarah Tisdall case (clerical officer...
Neil Kinnock on Liverpool Council (1984)
- Genre
- Interview
Labour Party leader Neil Kinnock on Liverpool City Council’s opposition to the Conservative Government led by Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher over decisions to centralise the setting of local rates. He is...
Liverpool’s budget crisis (1984)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Report on the Government report’s recommendations into Liverpool City Council’s budget crisis. Includes interview with council leader John Hamilton. Male reporter not identified.
Liverpool council no longer faces bankruptcy (1984)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
Report on Liverpool City Council overcoming the threat of bankruptcy following their three month battle with the Government over their budget. Includes comment from council leader John Hamilton; Liverpool...