The changing role of local politics in Britain

The Local Government Act 2000 has transformed the way in which local politics operates within local authorities. Local councillors have had to adjust to the introduction of elected mayors, cabinet government and scrutiny committees, and cope with a range of other new initiatives. This book is a unique attempt to provide a coherent analysis of the impact of these changes on the world of local politics. The book provides a comprehensive review of the operation of politics in local government, including the impact of national and local political parties on the behaviour of party groups in local authorities, the way party groups interact with each other, the changing role of local political leadership and the relationship of local politicians with senior council officers. The changing role of local politics in Britain Is essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students and their teachers on local government, politics, public policy and public administration courses, as well as officers in local authorities who wish to gain a deeper understanding of the political environment in which they work. THE CHANGING ROLE OF LOCAL POLITICS IN BRITAIN Contents List of tables and exhibits Preface Parties and politics in local government The national parties and local government Modernisation, democratic renewal and elected mayors Local executive government Councillors The changing role of local political leadership The dynamics of party groups The dynamics of inter-party relations The role of local party networks The future of political parties in local government References Index Untitled This book is the first comprehensive exploration of an issue of growing importance to policy makers, academics, practitioners and students. It brings together contributions from prominent scholars to provide a range of theoretical perspectives, analysis and research about the role of housing and urban governance in addressing anti-social behaviour.-- Provided by publisher The Local Government Act 2000 has transformed the way in which local politics operates within local authorities, with elected mayors, cabinet government and scrutiny committees, and other new initiatives. This book offers andanalysis of the impact of these changes on the world of local politics Steve Leach. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 209-215)