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Council Leaders in the ‘New Britain’: Looking Back and Looking Forward

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This is an interesting time to review the attitudes and expectations of some leading figures in local government as the old age of despair is drawing to an end and a new dawn seems to be brightening the horizon. This article reports the view of half a dozen local government leaders. Early indications are that the Labour Government is serious about restoring at least some of local government’s lost powers and functions. These interviews suggest that Ministers will find a ready and eager response when they do so, for example the enthusiasm with which the best value scheme has been greeted. In other areas, including tax capping and the introduction of regional government, the future is less certain but the more radical proposals being canvassed are likely to command support from senior councillors if Ministers have the nerve to proceed with them.

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  • Howard Elcock, 1998. "Council Leaders in the ‘New Britain’: Looking Back and Looking Forward," Public Money & Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 18(3), pages 15-21, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:pubmmg:v:18:y:1998:i:3:p:15-21
    DOI: 10.1111/1467-9302.00122
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