Centralism versus localism? Democracy versus efficiency? The perennial challenges of Scottish local government organisation - Michael Pugh

Centralism versus localism? Democracy versus efficiency? The perennial challenges of Scottish local government organisation

By Michael Pugh

  • Release Date: 2014-06-30
  • Genre: History

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Whatever the outcome of the Scottish independence referendum, local government looks set for reform. Criticised for its disconnect with citizens today, Scotland's local government was not always so. The four major reorganisations since 1833 offer useful lessons and important lessons for today, argues Michael Pugh.