The New Governance of the English Regions - Paperback

by M. Sandford (Author)

English regions appeared to have been killed off by the massive 'no' vote in the referendum in the North East on 4 November 2004. By contrast, this book analyzes the many institutions and networks established at the English regional tier since 1997. It argues that a new form of governance is developing in the English regions, characterized by processes rather than specific policy concerns: strategic co-ordination, scrutiny, and civic engagement.

Author Biography

MARK SANDFORD is a Research Fellow at the Constitution Unit at University College, London, UK. He has led a number of projects analyzing the Labour Government's proposals for elected regional assemblies in England, and has also written several articles and book chapters on regional identity, processes of scrutiny, and strategic government.