To examine sub-national political systems in a policy study of budgetary change and resource allocation over time. To provide data which were later used to demonstrate a discontinuity in empirical democratic theory. Variables Area, population, turnout, eligible voters, unopposed wards, rate levied. Expenditure (education, library/amenities, child welfare, planning, police, highways, totals, 10 per cent support, total general grant). Council party strengths, unopposed seats.