Centralisation, Devolution and the Future of Local Government in England (Paperback)

English local government is in a state of decline after 40 years of incremental but cumulative centralisation by central government. This book is the first to directly address this trend's impact upon the institution of local government, a crucial element in the democratic viability of a unitary state. The process of centralisation, and its corrosive effect on the status and responsibilities of local government, have been widely recognised and deplored among politicians and senior officers within local government, and by academics with an interest in this field. However, there has been no study exploring in detail its impact, and, equally important, suggesting ways in which the growing imbalance between the powers of central and local government should be rectified. This book fills this gap. This text will be of key interest to scholars, students and practitioners of local government, and more generally to those interested in what has been happening to British politics and governance.

General

Imprint:	Routledge
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Routledge Studies in British Politics
Release date:	August 2017
Authors:	Steve Leach • John Stewart • George Jones
Dimensions:	216 x 138 x 12mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	180
ISBN-13:	978-1-138-22238-0
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Political science & theory Books > Social sciences > Politics & government > Local government > General
LSN:	1-138-22238-0
Barcode:	9781138222380

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