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 d

The book explores the claim that English local government exists in one of the most centralised relationships with national government. Such a position fundamen

Looking at the future of local government, this book examines the different changes, such as community charge and other financial changes, housing reforms, educ

Combining historical and policy study with empirical research from a qualitative study of regional elites this book offers an original and timely insight into t