Leading Local Government : The Role of Directly Elected Mayors.
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- 9781839096525
- 352.23/2160942
- H1-99
Intro -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication Page -- Contents -- Acknowledgements -- 1-Introduction and Scope of the Book -- 2-Local Administration or Local Leadership? A Brief History -- Historical Context -- Structures Under Strain -- Local Administration or Leadership? -- Conclusion -- 3-Leaders Before Their Time -- Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) -- T. Dan Smith (1915-1993) -- Ken Livingstone (1945-) -- Conclusion -- 4-Elected Mayors as Local Leaders? -- International Inspiration -- The Introduction of Elected Mayors to the UK -- Easing the Rules -- Combined Authorities -- The London Mayor -- Prospects -- Conclusion -- 5-Leading Economic Growth -- A Changing Local Authority Role in Supporting Economic Growth -- Devolution of Power: Strengthening Governance and Local Democracy Through Expansion of Confident Leadership -- Place -- Pursuing Economic Growth Strategies Through Industrial Strategy -- Conclusion -- 6-Leaders, Regions and Places -- The Regional Question -- The English Regions -- Decentralisation, Devolution and Place -- Are Combined Authority Mayors Sub-regional Leaders? -- Hard and Soft Leadership -- Conclusion -- 7-The Role of Elected Mayors: Findings and Analysis -- Methodology -- Research Reflexivity -- Thematic Analysis, Qualitative Data and Interview Transcripts -- Strategic Priorities of 'Visionary' Mayors -- How Mayors Work with Local Government -- Functional Roles or Deal Making? -- Storytelling -- So: Are Elected Mayors Worth the Effort? -- Growth Deals -- My Place? -- Conclusion: Are Mayors 'Local Leaders?' -- 8-Conclusion -- Administration or Leadership? -- Comparing International Experience -- Who Are the Elected Mayors? -- Regions and Places -- Constraints upon Mayoral Leadership -- The Future -- References -- Index.
Leading Local Government: The Role of Directly Elected Mayors provides a critical assessment of the role occupied by directly elected mayors in the leadership of English local government. Built on original research and historical analysis, the book examines the impact of elected mayors upon public engagement, devolution and local leadership.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2024. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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