Speakers
- Dr John Stanton (City, University of London)
- Professor Stephen Bailey (University of Nottingham)
- Dr Elin Weston (King’s College London and the London Borough of Haringey)
- Alex Paterson (Medway Council)
- Professor Javier Garcia Oliva (Manchester, Chair).
About the book
This event will mark the formal launch of Dr Stanton’s new book, “Law, Localism, and the Constitution: A Comparative Perspective”.
The book explores and analyses the extent to which local government in the different parts of the United Kingdom is able to function effectively and democratically. It draws from local councillors’ views in analysing the state of local government under the current constitutional and governmental arrangements, discussing issues such as councils’ relationships with central government; citizen engagement; finance and public services; and the impact of recent reforms.
It contrasts and compares the different approaches adopted in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland, also setting out and discussing possible reforms of local government across the United Kingdom.
There will be a reception after the event.
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