The Resurgence of Parish Council Powers in England, 1st ed. 2020
Auteur : Jones Alistair
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Parish councils are often underappreciated and undervalued in what they do even though they are an essential part of the governing of England today. In spite of this, the number of parish councils and the roles they perform are increasing. This book explores the reasons for this apparent resurgence in parish councils. Some of it is a response to local demand, especially with the impact of austerity on local government as a whole. At the same time, austerity measures have seen moves to much larger units of local government. Again, the demand for a more local tier of government has resulted in the creation of new parish councils. There is a huge caveat and this is in relation to capacity. Do these new councils have the capacity to deliver the services demanded of them?
Chapter 1: Introduction: What is a Parish Council?
Introduction
Historical development of parish councils
The 'constitutional' positionThe geographical spread of parish councils
Research methods
Conclusion
Chapter 2: The drive for more cost-effective local government
IntroductionBigger is better: the push for larger units of local government
Austerity: the need to save money
LocalismConclusion
Chapter 3 - The rise of parish councils?
Introduction
Parish plans
Parish precept
PlanningTransport
Developing partnerships
Representation
Conclusion
Chapter 4 - An International Comparison
IntroductionEuropean Charter of Local Self-Government
Portugal
Poland
Jamaica
Trinidad and Tobago
Germany
DenmarkSweden
Czech Republic
Conclusion
Chapter 5 - The Issue of Capacity
Introduction
Capacity to do what?Capacity building
Community capacity building
Leadership
Conclusion
Chapter 6 - Conclusion: A Resurgence in Parish Councils?
IntroductionCloseness to the Community
The constitutional position revisited
A drive from the centre?Lesson learning from overseas
Conclusions
Explores the role of parish councils in England
Develops comparisons with sub-municipal government from other countries
Examines the extent to which parish councils have the capacity to deliver more services
Date de parution : 06-2020
Ouvrage de 108 p.
14.8x21 cm
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