Local Government from Thatcher to Blair - Atkinson, Hugh (South Bank University) a Wilks-Heeg, Stuart (University of Salford)

A An important new text offering the most up--to--date overview and analysis available of recent changes in local government. A Offers an original approach to the area, arguing that in the face of attempts to severely limit their autonomy, local governments have developed new opportunities to maintain an active policy--making role.