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Informationen zum Autor Janice Morphet, a member of the Modernising Local Government team and e-government advisor at the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, has been appointed as an Honorary Professor at the Bartlett for a five year period from January 2005. Klappentext This text provides a systematic review of the reform of local government since the election of New Labour in 1997. Modern Local Government: " provides the relevant historical context for the predicted 'death of local government' in the Thatcher era " explains the New Labour agenda for local government and the components which make up local governance in England today " offers substantive discussion of: decision-making; community strategies; performance measures; procurement, privatization, partnerships; the role of e-government; and standards and corruption " analyzes the implications of reform at different spatial scales - from the local to the regional - and offers a rich discussion of the 'new localism' " presents an overview of the role of European Union legislation in areas like employment, environment and competition. " concludes with a consideration of the possible futures for local government including local area agreements, local public service boards and choice. Modern Local Government is a unique assessment of local government reform from the perspective of both local and central government, which is fully informed by an analysis of the role of the European Union. It will be the key resource for all students of local government in planning and related disciplines. Zusammenfassung Modern Local Government is a unique assessment of local government reform from the perspective of both local and central government! which is fully informed an analysis of the role of the European Union. This text provides a systematic review of the reform of local government since the election of New Labour in 1997. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1 Introduction Why local government? The debate on central-local relations The context of local government reform How do they do it elsewhere? The notion of social capital The relationship between local performance and the economy 2 Great Expectations - the position in 1997 The view of local government: the legacy of expectation The view of the 1997 New Labour Government: the legacy of fear Paving the way for reform Real issues on the agenda - which key issues did local authorities face in 1997 3 The new approach to decision making in local government The new Council Constitutions Electoral arrangements The role of the Council The role of the Executive Scrutiny and overview The emerging roles of local councillors Reforming local government representation at the centre 4 Promoting well being and the community¿s interest Understanding the role of a general power of competence - the European Charter of self-governance The duty to promote the economic, social and environmental well being of the communities being served Promoting community leadership Community Strategies Community leadership and the CPA Community Strategies and LA21 - towards environmental well being Community Strategies and Local Development Frameworks Removing Plan requirements 5 Performance and Freedoms The role of the Audit Commission Best value: why competition? The best value process Comprehensive Performance Assessment Does performance assessment work? Intervention Capacity for delivery Freedoms and flexibilities 6 Delivery with partners - procurement, privatisation, partnerships, trading and choice Local authorities as employers Privatisation Joint service delivery between local authorities Strategic Partnering The Lyons and Gershon Reviews: from central to local...
