Title
Poster protesting the abolition of the Metropolitan County Councils.
Reference
YA1987.61/7
Production date
1979 - 1989
Creator
- Greater Manchester County CouncilBiographyBiography
The Greater Manchester County Council (GMCC) was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater Manchester from 1974 to 1986, with responsibilities for public transport, planning, emergency services and waste disposal. It was composed of members from ten metropolitan boroughs of Greater Manchester. Its powers were passed back to these district councils when it was abolished on 31 March 1986.
Scope and Content
Poster titled 'Who will benefit most from the abolition of Metropolitan County Councils?' Featuring a picture of Margaret Thatcher sitting on a throne like Queen Elizabeth the Second.
Level of description
ITEM
Repository name
Science and Industry Museum
Associated people and organisations
- Greater Manchester County CouncilBiographyBiography
The Greater Manchester County Council (GMCC) was the top-tier local government administrative body for Greater Manchester from 1974 to 1986, with responsibilities for public transport, planning, emergency services and waste disposal. It was composed of members from ten metropolitan boroughs of Greater Manchester. Its powers were passed back to these district councils when it was abolished on 31 March 1986.
- Thatcher, Margaret HildaBiographyBiography
Conservative MP from 1959-1992 and leader of the Conservative Party from 1975-1990. Thatcher was Secretary of State for Education and Science, 1970-1974 and Leader of the Opposition, 1975-1979. She became UK Prime Minister in 1979 and served until 1990. She was created a Baroness in 1992.
Conditions governing access
Open access.
Conditions governing Reproduction
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