Reclaiming local democracy: A Progressive Future for Local Government - Hardcover

Newman, Ines

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1447308913 ISBN 13: 9781447308911

Publisher: Policy Press, 2014

Synopsis

Austerity has left local government struggling to meet the demands for local services. In this context, this book asks what are the fundamental principles that should guide decision-making by local councillors and officers? It seeks to move the agenda from what works? to what should local government do? and how will its policies impact on social justice and local democracy?'. Reclaiming local democracy examines the politics of human need and argues that local government should provide a voice for those that lack power. It avoids the dry, familiar debate about what structures and powers local government should have, instead seeking to energise all concerned to re-engage with a political and ethical approach. Written in a persuasive and accessible way, the book examines how local government can develop active citizens and make a difference to the well-being of those in disadvantaged areas truly 'reclaiming local democracy'. Combining theory and international practice, it will be relevant for councillors, policy officers and activists in the third sector, as well as academics and students in politics and social policy.

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About the Author

Ines Newman has a background in town planning and local economic development. She was Head of Policy at the Local Government Information Unit (1999-2007) and Principal Research Fellow, Local Government Centre, Warwick Business School (2007-2012). She is currently Visiting Senior Research Associate at De Montfort University. Ines Newman is co-editor of Promoting social cohesion, Policy Press, 2011.

Edition details

• Publisher: Policy Press
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1447308913
• ISBN 13: 9781447308911
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 208