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Emerging Patterns of Governance in the English Regions: The Role of Regional Assemblies

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  • Graham Pearce
  • Sarah Ayres

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Pearce G. and Ayres S. (2007) Emerging patterns of governance in the English regions: the role of Regional Assemblies, Regional Studies 41, 699-712. The case for elected English regional government outside London has lost momentum, but the machinery of regional governance continues to expand. This paper explores the significance of this process through an examination of the evolution of Regional Assemblies. Each has progressed differently, but all Assemblies lack political legitimacy and resources and have struggled to mobilize influence in Whitehall and their regions. Although contributing to greater coherence in regional governance, their future is uncertain and there is a need to assess systematically what tasks Assemblies should perform, and why, and the resources required for their delivery. Pearce G. et Ayres S. (2007) L'evolution de la notion de gouvernance dans les regions d'Angleterre: le role des Assemblees regionales, Regional Studies 41, 699-712. Les arguments en faveur du gouvernement regional en dehors de Londres ont perdu de leurs lettres de noblesse, mais le systeme de gouvernance regionale ne cesse de se developper. En examinant l'evolution des Assemblees regionales, cet article cherche a etudier l'importance de ce processus. Chacune des Assemblees s'est developpee de facon differente, mais toutes les Assemblees manquent de la legitimite politique et des ressources, et ont eprouve des difficultes a trouver du soutien aupres de Whitehall et de leur region. Bien qu'elles aient apporte une coherence accrue a la gouvernance regionale, l'avenir reste incertain et on le croit necessaire d'evaluer systematiquement les roles que devraient jouer les Assemblees, et pourquoi, et les ressources qu'il faut pour les remplir. Gouvernement regional en Angleterre; Regionalisation; Assemblees regionales; Travail a plusieurs niveaux Pearce G. und Ayres S. (2007) Bildung von Mustern des Regierungswesens in den englischen Regionen: die Rolle der Regionalversammlungen, Regional Studies 41, 699-712. Die Initiative fur eine gewahlte englische Regionalvertretung ausserhalb Londons hat an Schwung verloren, doch gleichzeitig breitet sich die Maschinerie des regionalen Regierungswesens weiter aus. In diesem Beitrag wird die Bedeutung dieses Prozesses durch eine Untersuchung der Entwicklung der Regionalversammlungen erortert. Jede Regionalversammlung hat sich unterschiedlich weiterentwickelt, doch allen fehlt es an politischer Legitimation und an Ressourcen; ebenso haben alle Schwierigkeiten, in der britischen Zentralregierung und ihren jeweiligen Regionen an Einfluss zu gewinnen. Die Regionalversammlungen tragen zwar zu einer grosseren Koharenz im regionalen Regierungswesen bei, doch ihre Zukunft ist ungewiss. Es ist notig, systematisch zu untersuchen, welche Arbeiten die Versammlungen aus welchen Grunden verrichten sollten und welche Ressourcen hierfur erforderlich sind. Englische Regionalregierung; Dezentralisierung; Regionalversammlungen; Arbeit auf mehreren Ebenen Pearce G. y Ayres S. (2007) Modelos emergentes de gobernanza en las regiones inglesas: El papel de las Asambleas Regionales, Regional Studies 41, 699-712. La oportunidad de un gobierno regional ingles elegido fuera de Londres ha perdido fuerza pero la maquinaria de la gobernanza regional sigue expandiendose. En este ensayo estudiamos la importancia de este proceso examinando el desarrollo de las Asambleas Regionales. Aunque cada Asamblea ha progresado de modo diferente todas carecen de recursos y legitimidad politica y han tenido dificultades para movilizar influencias en el Gobierno y sus regiones. Si bien contribuyen a una mayor coherencia en la gobernanza regional, su futuro es incierto por ello es necesario evaluar sistematicamente que tareas deberian desempenar las Asambleas y por que, y que recursos son necesarios para cumplir tales tareas. Gobierno regional ingles; Transferencia de competencias; Asambleas regionales; Trabajo de varios niveles

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  • Graham Pearce & Sarah Ayres, 2007. "Emerging Patterns of Governance in the English Regions: The Role of Regional Assemblies," Regional Studies, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 41(5), pages 699-712.
  • Handle: RePEc:taf:regstd:v:41:y:2007:i:5:p:699-712
    DOI: 10.1080/00343400600929044
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    1. David C Harvey & Harriet Hawkins & Nicola J Thomas, 2011. "Regional Imaginaries of Governance Agencies: Practising the Region of South West Britain," Environment and Planning A, , vol. 43(2), pages 470-486, February.
    2. Graham Pearce & Sarah Ayres, 2009. "Governance in the English Regions: The Role of the Regional Development Agencies," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 46(3), pages 537-557, March.
    3. Eric McVittie & J. Kim Swales, 2007. "The Information Requirements for an Effective Regional Policy: A Critique of the Allsopp Review," Urban Studies, Urban Studies Journal Limited, vol. 44(3), pages 425-438, March.

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