Emeritus Professor of City Leadership Robin Hambleton Robin.Hambleton@uwe.ac.uk
English devolution - time for a radical rethink
Hambleton, Robin
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Abstract
This article provides a robust critique of the UK central government's approach to devolution in England, arguing that the policy is incoherent, divisive, competitive and short-sighted. Public consultation has been minimal and many 'devolution deals' have been agreed behind closed doors. By drawing on new international research on respected examples of city region governance around the world the article makes the case for widening the conversation about devolution and exploring more radical solutions. The evidence shows that cities and city regions in countries across the world have adopted different models of place-based leadership. In particular, the article argues that directly elected mayors should not be seen as the only option for providing leadership of sub-national governance in England.
Citation
Hambleton, R. (2016). English devolution - time for a radical rethink. Town and Country Planning -London- Town and Country Planning Association-, 85, 350-352
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Aug 12, 2016 |
Online Publication Date | Sep 30, 2016 |
Publication Date | Sep 30, 2016 |
Deposit Date | Sep 24, 2016 |
Publicly Available Date | Nov 3, 2016 |
Journal | Town and Country Planning |
Print ISSN | 0040-9960 |
Peer Reviewed | Not Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 85 |
Pages | 350-352 |
Keywords | devolution, city regions, local government, international comparisons |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/908451 |
Publisher URL | http://www.tcpa.org.uk/journal |
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