[PDF] Local Government Reform In England eBook

Author : J. A. Chandler
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 12,27 MB
Release : 2013-07-19
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1847795897

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Explaining local government, available at last in paperback, uniquely presents a history of local government in Britain from 1800 until the present day. The study explains how the institution evolved from a structure that appeared to be relatively free from central government interference to, as John Prescott observes, 'one of the most centralised systems of government in the Western world'. The book is accessible to A level and undergraduate students as an introduction to the development of local government in Britain but also balances values and political practice to provide a unique explanation, using primary research, of the evolution of the system.

Author : Michael Chisholm
Publisher : Manchester University Press
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 13,6 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780719057717

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"The book reviews the reasons for the reforms, the processes and outcomes in the three countries, and the nature of the evidence that was available for the advantages and disadvantages of reorganisation. Two chapters compare the prior assessments of the financial costs and benefits with the actuality, and the final chapter discusses some important lessons for national governance."--Jacket.

Author : Peter John
Publisher : SAGE
Page : 218 pages
File Size : 20,28 MB
Release : 2001-09-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1847876501

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`Its strength lies in combining theoretical insights with an impressive range of empirical material. The analysis is subtle and multi-layered.... This is a timely and important book′ - Political Studies `Local governance have gained massive attention among scholars and practitioners during the past several years. Peter John′s book fills a void in the literature by tracing the historical roots of local governance and by placing his findings in a comparative perspective′ - Professor Jon Pierre, University of Gothenburg, Sweden `Peter John has produced a fascinating and stimulating book in which he assesses current developments in urban politics and local government in Europe and suggests how these changes are leading to different patterns of sub-national territorial politics in the EU today. What he has to say is of important interest to all students of local government; comparative politics and of territorial politics more generally′ - Michael Goldsmith, University of Salford `this book offers a fascinating comparative analysis... themes such as New Public Management, globalisation, regionalism and privatisation will be relevant to numerous courses in government, politics, public administration and public policy′ - West European Politics This text provides a comprehensive introduction to local government and urban politics in contemporary Western Europe. It is the first book to map and explain the change in local political systems and to place these in comparative context. The book introduces students to the traditional structures and institutions of local government and shows how these have been transformed in response to increased economic and political competition, new ideas, institutional reform and the Europeanization of public policy. At the book′s core is the perceived transition from local government to local governance. The book traces this key development thematically across a wide range of West European states including: Belgium, France, Greece, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and the United Kingdom.

Author : Steve Leach
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 25,22 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780714648590

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This volume attempts to respond to both the perspective of academic analysis and the highlighting of the lessons to be learned of the Local Government Review.

Author : Peter G. Richards
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 38,68 MB
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 1040040896

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Originally published in 1973 and revised as a third edition in 1978, this book provides a concise introductory account of the system of local administration since the Local Government Act of 1972 produced the most-far-reaching change in England and Wales since 1888. The book shows why such a major shake-up was necessary, and how the policies evolved which produced the new pattern of local authorities. The book contains basic factual material about the constitution and powers of the new councils and discusses the major problems which confront them. It also considers the respective roles of councillors officials and the political circumstances within which local government has to work.

Author : Lawrence Pratchett
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 14,56 MB
Release : 2000
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780714650463

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In so doing it provides a valuable exploration of Labour's modernisation plans which will be of use to anyone who is concerned with local government or local democracy."--BOOK JACKET.