People in Local Government, 1965; Ex-Councillors

<P>Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.</P>The purpose of this study was to produce descriptive information about councillors and their attitudes to local council activities; to find out how much was known about local government by electors and how electors felt about participation in local government.<br><br><B>Main Topics</B>:<BR><br>Variables<br>
As for 686. Additional questions:<br>
Year first served on council, length of council service, council election success, reasons for leaving council office, change in circumstances in which respondent would stand again, intention to help in council work other than as a councillor, reasons for becoming a councillor, method of contact with and entry into council work.