All Outputs (5)

The super-centralisation of the English state – Why we need to move beyond the devolution deception (2016)
Journal Article
Hambleton, R. (2017). The super-centralisation of the English state – Why we need to move beyond the devolution deception. Local Economy, 32(1), 3-13. https://doi.org/10.1177/0269094216686296

© 2016, © The Author(s) 2016. In a stream of high-profile announcements, the UK central government has said that it wants to devolve power to sub-regions within England – to city regions and across the country. This article presents evidence to show... Read More about The super-centralisation of the English state – Why we need to move beyond the devolution deception.

Place-based leadership (2016)
Journal Article
Hambleton, R. (2016). Place-based leadership

This short article comments on the interim report of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) 'Inclusive Growth Commission'. It offers two suggestions on how to improve devolution policy in England. First, public policy makers should attempt to 'see like a... Read More about Place-based leadership.

Pulling their weight (2016)
Journal Article
Hambleton, R. (2016). Pulling their weight

This Opinion piece argues that universities can become for more active in the communities where they are located. The article welcomes the efforts of the nine English universities involved in six pilot 'Leading Places' initiatives. It notes that U... Read More about Pulling their weight.

English devolution - time for a radical rethink (2016)
Journal Article
Hambleton, R. (2016). English devolution - time for a radical rethink. Town and Country Planning -London- Town and Country Planning Association-, 85, 350-352

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... Read More about English devolution - time for a radical rethink.

Developing a leadership advantage? An assessment of the impact of mayoral governance in Bristol (2016)
Journal Article
Hambleton, R., & Sweeting, D. (2016). Developing a leadership advantage? An assessment of the impact of mayoral governance in Bristol. Regions Magazine, 302, 17-18

This article provides a summary of the main findings emerging from a 'before' and 'after' action-research study of the impact on a city of introducing a directly elected mayor form of governance. The discussion shows how the introduction of mayoral... Read More about Developing a leadership advantage? An assessment of the impact of mayoral governance in Bristol.