Local Government in the United Kingdom
Author | : David Wilson |
Publisher | : Palgrave Macmillan |
Total Pages | : 440 |
Release | : 2007-01-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 1403997861 |
ISBN-13 | : 9781403997869 |
Rating | : 4/5 (869 Downloads) |
Download or read book Local Government in the United Kingdom written by David Wilson and published by Palgrave Macmillan. This book was released on 2007-01-09 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over recent years changes in British local government have been greater and faster than ever: elected mayors and cabinets, overview and scrutiny, best value, comprehensive performance assessment, council tax capping and reform--the pace never slackens.This comprehensively revised fourth edition of the leading local government textbook evaluates these changes and provides an informed insight into Labour's third-term agenda. With its clear, accessible style, Local Government in the United Kingdom will remain essential reading for students, practitioners, and anyone generally interested in local politics.