This work provides a detailed analysis of the Local Government Act of 1888, which reformed the system of local government in England and Wales. Focusing on the act's provisions for the creation of county councils and county boroughs, the book examines the political context in which the legislation was passed, the debates surrounding its implementation, and its enduring legacy in the British political system. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.