03A

CGLG03. LOCAL GOVERNMENT & PLANNING (GENERAL) (A-Z)
(updated: June 23, 2006 )

Detailed Topic Index / Main Planning bibliographies Index
For relevant addresses, telephone/fax numbers, email & website addresses see
PLANNING & PLANNING RELATED ORGANISATIONS

See also the Central & Local Government Context for Planning Index and in particular:-
Access to info., Beacon Councils, Best Value, Central gov., Community plg. & strategies,
Councillors & Officers, Parish & Community Councils, Partnerships, PFI , Public sector management & plg.,
European/International context/comparisons,
and also:-
Development Plans: (Regional plg. / Structure plg. / LDDs & LDFs / Local plg. / Unitary Dev. Plans (UDPs),
European Impact on Strategic & Urban plg. / Local gov. reorganisation, devolution & plg.
(including London Mayor & Assembly) in the Strategic Planning bibliography
Local Agenda 21 in the Sustainable Development (Green Issues in Planning) bibliography
Plg. aid / Plg. conditions / Plg. consultancy / Plg. enforcement / Plg. implementation / Urban Design in
the Effectiveness of Planning etc. bibliography
Public Participation in the Local Planning bibliography
N.B. also the RTPI library catalogue on the web - go to http://www.rtpi.org.uk/library/lib_search.html

and these websites:-
Audit Commission: http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk
Centre for Public Scrutiny: http://www.idea.gov.uk/scrutiny
CLIP (Central Local Information Partnership) guidance on data collection: http://www.clip.gov.uk/
Commissoner for Local Government Administration (Local Government Ombudsman): http://www.open.gov.uk/lgo
Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) (from May 2006): http://www.communities.gov.uk/
FLAT - a Tool to Measure the Sustainability of Local Authorities: http://www.york.ac.uk/inst/sei/odpm/tool.html
IDeA Knowledge resources: http://www.idea.gov.uk/knowledge/index.html
Improvement & Development Agency (IDeA) best value: http://www.ideabestvalue.net
Improvement & Development Agency (IDeA) & Audit Commission local council performance indicators: http://www.local-pi-library.gov.uk
Information for Local Government: http://www.info4local.gov.uk
Local Government Association (LGA): http://www.lga.gov.uk
'Local Government Chronicle' and 'Municipal Journal' periodicals
Local Government Information Unit (LGIU): http://www.lgiu.gov.uk
Local Government Management Board bestvalue: www.bestvalue.lgmb.gov.uk
Municipal Year Book: http://www.MunicipalYearBook.co.uk
National Association of Local Councils: http://www.nalc.gov.uk
New Local Government Network: http://www.nlgn.org.uk
Planning Officers Society planning and best value: http://www.barnsley.gov.uk/planning/home.html
Planning Portal (Planning Inspectorate): http://www.planningportal.gov.uk
SOLACE (Society of Local Authority Chief Executives): http://www.solace.org.uk
The e-envoy site (e-government targets for online delivery of services by 20005): http;//www.e-envoy.gov.uk
The Improvement Network (Audit Commission (AC), Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA), Employers' Organisation for local government (EO) & the Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA): http://ww.improvementnetwork.gov.uk
UK Online: http://www.Ukonline.gov.uk
Welsh Local Government Association:http://www.wlga.gov.uk

OFL = Ordered for Library - please check University Library catalogue for latest on availability:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/library/
* indicates most useful and/or up to date references

Abram, Simone, 2002, 'Enhancing local democracy - the scandinavian connection', 'eg' (University of Westminster) 8 (2), February, pp11-12

Adam Smith Institute, 1983, 'Omega Report on Local Government', ASI, London.

Adams, Eileen, 1998, 'Local democracy and community leadership: Modernising local government', Streetwise 34, pp17-20.

Alexander, E.R, 1992, 'Local Government in Britain since Reorganisation', Allen & Unwin, London.

Allbrook, William, 2004, 'IT's slow motion' (IT and local government), Surveyor 191 (5787), 8.7.04, p16

Allen, H.J.B, 1990, 'Cultivating the Grassroots: Why Local Government Matters', International Union of Local Authorities, The Hague.

Allen, Cliff, 1999, 'The long haul for best value', Municipal Journal, 12.3.99, pp20-21.

Allmendinger, Phillop; Tewdwer-Jones, Mark & Morphet, Janice, 2003, 'New order - planning and local government reforms', Town and Country Planning 72 (9), October, pp274-277

Amos, Jim, 1998, 'Modernisation with a moral face', Planning 1264, 17.4.98.

Anon, 1999, 'Ethical Standards for the Greater London Authority', Consultation Paper on the standards for the mayor and assembly, available from Julie Burt, tel. (020) 7217 3000, October.

Association of County Councils (former), 1992, The Enabling Authority and County Government', ACC, London.

Association of London Government, 2001, 'Listening to Londoners: best value performance indicators 2000', ALG, London.

Audit Commission publications available from Audit Commission publications,
Bookpoint Ltd., 39 Milton Park, Abingdon OX14 4TD, Freephone (0800) 502030
and see the website: http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk :
AC 1980s:
'Improving Supply Management in Local Authorities', National Report, 1987.
Performance Review in Local Government; a handbook for auditors and local authorities', 1988.
'Managing Services Effectively: Performance Review', Management Paper, 1989
AC 1990-96:
'Rough Guide to Europe: Local Authorities and the EC', National Report, 1991
'Building in Quality: A Study of Development Control', 1992.
'Putting Quality on the Map: Measuring and Appraising Quality in the Public Service', Occasional Paper, 1993
'Paying the Piper...Calling the Tune: People, Pay and Performance Management in Local Government', AC National Report, 1995
'Have We Got News for You: A Guide to Good Practice on Publishing the Local Authority Performance Indicators', HMSO, 1995.
'Local Authority Performance Indicators', Volumes 1 & 2, HMSO, 1995.
'From Administration to Management: The Management of the Finance Function in Local Government', Executive Briefing, 1995
'Form follow function: Changing Management Structures in the NHS and Local Government', 1996.
'Protecting the Public Purse: Ensuring Probity in Local Government', 1996 update.
'Called to Account: The Role of Audit Committees in Local Government', 1996.
AC 1997-99:
'Local Authority Performance Indicators 195/06', Volume 2, 1997
'A Learning Experience: Service Delivery in Local Government', Occasional Paper, 1997.
'It's a Small World: Local Government's Role as Steward of the Environment', National Report, 1997.
'Better by Far: Preparing for Best Value', Management Paper, 1998.
'Promising Beginnings: A Compendium of initiatives to improve joint working in local government', 1998. Oversize JS3091.A8
'Better by Far: preparing for best value', December 1998.
'A measure of succcess - setting and monitoring local performance targets', 1999.
'Safety in Numbers: Promoting Community Safety', National Report, 1999
'Local Authority Performance Indicators 1997-98', 1999.
'Local Authority Performance Indicators 1997/98: Council Services in London', 1999.
'Best Value and the Audit Commission' (leaflet), available from tel. (0800) 502030, September 1999.
'The Price is Right? Charges for council services', September 1999.
'Listen Up! Effective Community Consultation', November 1999. ISBN 1862401969
'A Life's Work' (local government spending on regeneration), September 1999.
AC 2000:
'Report on the Performance of Council Planning Departments', March 2000.
(Audit Commission, the DETR & the Home Office), 'Best Value and Audit Commission Performance Indicators for 2000/2001 - Volume 1: The Performance Indicators, Volume 2: Feedback', 2000.
'Best assured: The role of the Audit Commission in best value', February 2000.
'Local Authority Performance Indicators compendium 1998/1999', ISBN 186240210, 2000.
'An Inside Job? Internal audit and best value', 2000, ISBN 1862402116, £15.00
'Review of Audit Commission's Role in Setting Statutory Performance Indicators', May 2000.
'Improving value for money in local government', £15, July 2000.
'Aiming to improve: The principles of performance measurement', 2000, ISBN 1862402272, £15.
'On target: The practice of performance indicators', 2000, ISBN 1862402280, £15.
'Best value inspection in Wales', Audit Commission Communications Department, London, tel. (020) 7828 1212, August 2000.
'Review of the Audit Commission's role in setting statutory performance indicators', available free from the Audit Commission, tel. (020) 7396 1494, August 2000.
'Auditing Community Participation', available from Marston Book Services, tel. (01235) 465500, August 2000
'Consultation: Voluntary Quality of Life and Cross-cutting Indicators for Local Authorities', October 2000, at http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/ac2/PIfirst.htm
'A step in the right direction: Lessons from best value performance plans', November 2000, ISBN 1862402523
AC 2001:
'Protecting the Public Purse: ensuring financial probity in local government', February 2001
Another Step Forward', March 2001.
'Local Authority Performance Indicators 1999-2000: Environmental Services in England', March 2001
'Voluntary Quality of Life and Cross-cutting Indicators for Local Authorities: Feedback', 2001.
'Delivering Improvement Together', July 2001, http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/ac/2/IC/InsideS/strat_con/strategy_01a.shtml
'Managing Change to Improve Local Services', July 2001, and at http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/changehere
'A new approach to local council audit', August 2001.
'Changing Gear', September 2001
'We hold these truths to be self-evident - Essential principles to guide political restructuring' - 3 discussion papers including
- 'The Modernisation Agenda',
- 'May you live in interesting times', '
- To whom much is given', http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/publications/muchgiven.shtml 2001, http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/publications/truths.shtml
AC 2002:
'Local Authority Performance Indicators 2000/2001', February 2002.
'Working Capital: Inttroductory Briefing', February 2002, http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/publications/workingcapital.shtml
'Working Capital: Sustainable Communities', February 2002, http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/publications/workingcapital.shtml
'A Force for Change: Central government intervention in failing local government services', March 2002,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=5925&heading=e-mail+alert
'Acting on facts: using performance measurement to improve local authority services', 2002
'Learning from audit, inspection and outreach', 2002
'Comprehensive performance assessment', 2002, http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/itc/cpainfo.shtml
'Recruitment and Retention', September 2002, and at http://www/planing.haynet.com
'The Comprehensive Performance Assessment Final Framework for Single Tier and County Councils', October 2002,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=12686&heading=e-mail+alert
'Quality of life indicators: a survey of pilots and non-pilots', 2002, http://www.lga.gov.uk/
'Picture of performance: Early Lessons from Comprehensive Performance Assessment', December 2002.
AC 2003:
'Comprehensive Performance Assessment: The way forward', July 2003, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=15965&heading=e-mail+alert
'Learning from CPA briefings', 2003, http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk/cpa/analysis.asp
'Comprehensive Performance Assessment: 2003', December 2003, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=18108&heading=e-mail+alert
AC 2004:
'Comprehensive Performance Assessment 2005: The way ahead', January 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=18301&heading=e-mail+alert
'The Journey to Race Equality: Delivering Improved Services for Local Communtiies', February 2004, and at
http://www.audit-commission.gov.uk
'People, Places and Prosperity: Delivering government programmes at the local level - June 2004', June 2004,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=20358&heading=e-mail+alert
'People, places and prosperity', July 2004.
Proposals for Comprehensive Performance Assessment from 2005', December 2004,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=22621&heading=e-mail+alert

Baker, Brian, 1998, 'Best Value and the public's need to know' (IT and best value), Surveyor, 19.11.98.
Baker, Brian, 1999, 'PFI Credit Where It's Due' (applying the PFI to technical services), Surveyor, 6.5.99.
Baker, Brian, 2001, 'Shining examples' (Beacon status local authorities), Surveyor, 8.3.01.

Bailey, S, 1993, 'Public Choice Theory and the Reform of Local Government in Britain: From Government to Governance', Public Policy and Administration 8 (2), pp71-74.

Banham, Sir John, 1995, 'Planning and local government reorganisation', Report of Proceedings, Town and Country Planning Summer School, University of Exeter, September 1995, Royal Town Planning Institute, London.

Barratt, J & Downs, J., ?1992, 'Organising for Local Government - a political responsibility', Longman, Harlow, Essex.

Bartlett, et al., 1999, 'Preparing for best value', Local Government Studies 25 (2), Summer, pp102-118.

Beaver, Cath & Waterworth, Jenny, 2001, 'Take your partners: why the Environment Agency is key to preparing community strategies', 'eg' (University of Westminster), 7 (5), May, p10-11.

Bemrose, Chris & McKeith, Joy, 1996, 'Partnership for Progress: Good Practice in the Relationship between Local Government and Voluntary Organisations', Joseph Rowntree Foundations/Policy Press, Bristol, April.

Benington, J, 1994, 'Local Democracy and the European Union: The Impact of Europeanisation on Local Governance', Commission for Local Democracy', London.

Bennett, Joan, 1997, 'Getting the best from Best Value', Local Environment News 4 (2), November/December.
Bennett, Joan, 1999, 'Shock News Just In; Queen Announces New Test for Sustainability Officers', (University of Westminster) Local Environment News 5 (1), January.
Bennett, Joan, 1999, 'Will Best Value bring sustainability in from the cold?', (Carfax) Local Environment 4 (1), February, pp67-72.
Bennett, Joan, 2001, 'Pie in the sky or having our cake and earing it?' ( a 'modernising local authority'), eg' (University of Westminster) 7 (7), July, pp3-5.
Bennett, Joan, 2004, 'An authority that mainstreams sustainability: are we any closer?', eg' (promoting local sustainable development), 10 (4), April, pp3-5

Bennett, Pippa & Hassall, Zoe, 2001, 'All the fun of the fair: the merry-go-round of modernisation and sustainability', eg' (promoting local sustainable development) (University of Westminster) 7 (8), August/September, pp8-11.

Bennett, Robert & Robson, Paul, 2003, 'Use, satisfaction and the influence of local governance regime', Policy Studies 24 (4), December, p163, http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk/link.asp?id=83RKYTDXB9A7GJ0A

Birch, Simon, 1998, 'Seeking the best of both world's projects', (Pros and Cons of Separating Development Control and Local Plans teams), Planning 1270, 29.5.98.

Birdseye, Greg, 1999, 'Preparing for best value could be made 'better by far', Municipal Journal, 22.1.99, pp16-17.

Blackman, David, 1998, 'Applying the best approach for value', Planning 1298, 11.12.98.

Blair, Fay, 2002, 'Global and local: are councils worldwide singing from the same songsheet?', eg' (University of Westminster) 8 (5), May, pp7-9
Blair, Fay & Evans, Bob, 2004, 'Principled localism - a new framework for local governance' (a framework for mainstreaming sustainability in local governance), Town and Country Planning 73 (4), April, pp126-127

Blair, Tony, 1998, 'Leading the Way: A New Vision for Local Government', Institute of Public Policy Research, London, April.

Blears, Hazel, 2003, 'Communities in Control: Public Services and Local Socialism', Fabian Society, London, tel. (020) 7227 4900 or email bookshop@fabian-society.org.uk

Bloomfield, D; Collins, K, et al, 2001, 'Deliberation and inclusion: vehicles for increasing trust in UK public governance', Environment and Planning C, 19 (4), pp501-513

Blunkett, David & Jackson, K., 1987, 'Democracy in Crisis: The Town Halls Respond', Hogarth Press.

Boddy, M & Fudge, C (eds.), ?, 'Local Socialism? Labour Councils and New Left Alternatives', Macmillan.
Boddy, M & Snape, D, 1995, 'The role of research in local government', University of Bristol, Bristol.

Bolton, N & Leach, S, 2002, 'Strategic Planning in Local Government: A Study of Organisational Impact and Effectiveness', Local Government Studies 28 (4), pp1-21

Bomberg, Elizabeth & Peterson, John, 1996, 'Decision-Making in the European Union: Implications for Central-Local Government Relations', York Publishing Services, York. JN30.P4

Borraz, Oliver et al., 1994, 'Local leadership and decision-making: A Study of France, Germany, the United States and Britain', LGC communications, London.

Boyne, George, et al., 1996, 'Local Government Reform: A Review of the Process in Scotland and Wales', LGC Communications, London.

Bristow, Helen, 1998, 'Making Best Value Sustainable Too', Urban Environment Today, 1.10.98.

British Urban Regeneration Association (BURA), London,
tel. (020) 7539 4030 / (020) 7253 5054 / tel. (0800) 0181 1260, email: info@bura.org.uk
- website: http://www.bura.org.uk
'Local Government, New Localism and the Delivery of Regeneration', April 2006.

Brooke, R, 1989, 'Managing the Enabling Authority', Longman, Harlow, Essex.

Brooks, J, 1999, 'Can modern local government be in touch with the people?', Public Policy and Administration 14 (1), pp42-59.

Brouder, A, 2003, 'Improving Regional to Local Connections Research Report', Forum for the Future and Regional Futures Report, London.

Brown, Chris, 2002, 'In the community's best interest' (allowing councils to sell assets for the well-being of the community), Regeneration & Renewal, 30.8.02, p10

Buceck, J & Smith, B, 2000, 'New approaches to local democracy: direct democracy, participation and the 'third sector', Environment and Planning C - Government and Policy 18 (1), pp3-16.

Burgess, Paul; Hall, S; Mawson, J & Pearce, G., 2001, 'Devolved Approaches to Local Governance: Policy and Practice in Neighbourhood Management', York Publishing Services, tel. (01904) 430033, ISBN 1 94263 012 1 (summary available as 'Devolved Approaches to Local Government), JRF Findings 121, Joseph Rowntree Foundaton, York, tel. (01904) 629241, free).

Burns, Danny; Hambleton, R & Hoggett, P, 1994, 'The Politics of Decentralisation: Revitalising Local Democracy', Macmillan Press, London.
Burns, Danny, 2000, 'Can local democracy survive governance?', (Carfax / Taylor & Francis Ltd) Urban Studies, 37 (5-6), pp963-973.

Byrne, T, 1994, 'Local Government in Britain', 6th edition, Penguin. JS3111.B9.

Cabinet Office, 2005, 'Reducing Burdens Caused by Consent Regimes', Cabinet Office, London, August.

CAG Consultants, 2002, 'How Well Does CPA Address Sustainable Development Performance?', WWF-UK, Godalming, Surrey.

Calpin, Dermott, 1998, 'Are you being served?', (Best Value and Local Authority Performance Indicators), Surveyor, 25.3.98.

Cameron, Celia, 2000, 'LA21, Modernising Local Government and the Changing Role of Elected Members', (University of Westminster) Local Environment News 6 (4), April.

Carmichael, P, 1992, 'Is Scotland different? Local government policy under Mrs. Thatcher', Local Government Policy Making 18 (5) (May), pp25-32.

Carole Millar Research, 1999, 'Perceptions of Local Government: A Report of Focus Group Research', report for the Central Research Unit, The Scottish Executive, Edinburgh

Carpenter, Jamie, 2006, ‘Local Path to Power’ (the second wave of local area agreements), Regeneration & Renewal, 21.4.06, pp16-17

Cars, G; Healey, P; Madanipour, A; de Magalhaes, C, (eds.), 2002, 'Urban Governance: Institutional Capacity and Social Milieux', Ashgate, Aldershot, Hampshire.

Carter, Sir Charles, 1996, 'Members one of another: The Problems of Local Corporate Action', York Publishing Services, York.

Carter, Christine & Petty, Julie, 1999, 'Sustainable Development and Best Value: Following the Same Path?', (University of Westminster) Local Environment News ("eg"), 5 (5).

Carter, C & John, P, 1992, 'A New Accord: Promoting Constructive Relations Between Central and Local Government', Joseph Rowtree Foundation, York.
Carter, C, 1997, 'Local-Central Government Relations: A Compendium of Joseph Rowntree Foundation Research Findings', Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York.

Centre for Local Economic Strategies
‘Local Area Agreements: Frequently asked questions’, May 2006.

Centre for Public Scrutiny, 2005, 'Self-evaluation framework for overview and scrutiny for local government', 2005, http://www.cfps.org.uk/improvement

Centre for Public Services, 1 Sidney Street, Sheffield S1 4RG, tel (0114) 272 7066, fax (0114) 272 7066,
email: ctr.public.serv@mcr1.poptel.org.uk
- website: http://www.centre.public.org.uk
'Guide to the threats and opportunities of the best value regime' (?exact title), Centre for Public Services, July 2000.
'Environmental Sustainability and Best Value', (A report concerning research conducted for Manchester City Council on combining environmental sustainability and Best Value; survey investigated the approach taken to environmental sustainability by 16 local authorities).

Centre for Transport Policy (Robert Gordon University), tel. (01224) 263134 / 263119:
'The future of strategic transport planning in Scotland: rediscovering the city-regional approach', August 2002

Chandler, J.A., 1991, 'Local government today', Manchester University Press.

Cheyne, C & Comrie, M, 2002, 'Enjhanced leigitmacy for local authority decision making: challenges, setbacks and information', Policy and Politics 30 (4), pp469-482

Chisholm, Michael, (ed.), 1997, 'A Fresh Start for Local Government', Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy, London, May.

Chowney, Peter, 1998, 'Performing Well?' (Audit Commission performance indicator results), Surveyor, 26.3.98.

Christie, Ian, 2004, 'Sustainable development or modernisation: coming together or drifting apart?', 'eg' (Promoting local sustainable development; University of Westminster), 10 (5), May, pp14-16

CIPFA, 1999, 'Code of Practice for Commissioning Local Authority Work and Services (under Best Value), available from Publications Section, CIPFA, FREEPOST SW2959, London WC2 6BR.

Cirrell, Stephen & Bennett, John, 1999, 'Assessing best value in a vacuum', Public Finance, 16.11.99, pp24-25.
Cirell, Stephen, 2003, 'The modernisation of local government and its impact on planning', Journal of Planning and Environment Law: Overarching and Underpinning Planning in the 21st Century', Sweet & Maxwell, ISSN 0307 4872.

Clarke, Michael, 1995, 'Breaking down the barriers; inhibitions to secondment between central and local government', LGC communications, London
Clarke, Michael & Stewart, John, 1995, 'District Councils and Community Governance', (former) Association of District Councils, London
Clarke, Michael, 1998, 'Community governance, community leadership and the new local government', Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York.
Clarke, Michael, 1999, *'Governance, Community Leadership and the New Local Government', Findings 119, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, tel. (01904) 629241, January.

Cochrane, Allan, 1993, Whatever happened to Local Government?', Open University Press, Buckingham.

Coleman, Neale, 2006, ‘Powers offer more rewards’ (proposed extended planning powers for the London Mayor), Planning 1658, 3.3.06, p17

Combe, Vicki, 2002, 'Up For It: Getting Yong People Invlved in Local Government', National Youth Agency, Leicester, tel. (0116) 285 3700.

Command Papers (HM Government), available from The Stationery Office (TSO) (was HMSO until 1997):
'The Reorganisation of Central Government', Cmnd 4506, 1970.
'Organic Change in Local Government', Cmnd. 7457, 1979.
'Central Government Controls over Local Authorities', Cmnd 7634, 1979.
'Streamlining the Cities: Government Proposals for Reorganising Local Government in Greater London and the Metropolitan Counties', Cmnd. 9063, 1983.
'Rates: Proposals for Rate Limitation and Reform of the Rating System', Cmnd. 9008, 1983.
'Streamlining the Cities: Government Proposals for Reorganising Local Government in Greater London and the Metropolitan Counties', Cmnd. 9063, 1983.
'Report of the Committee into Inquiry into the Function and Powers of the Islands Councils of Scotland; (Montgomery Report), Cmnd. 9216, 1984.
'Paying for Local Government', Cmnd. 9714, 1986.
'The Conduct of Local Authority Business: Report of the committee of Inquiry' (Widdicombe Report), Cmnd 9797; Research Volumes, Cmnd. 9798, 9799, 9800 & 9801, 1986.
'Competing for Quality: Buying Better Public Services', Cm 1730, 1991.
'Local Government in Wales: A Charter for the Future', Cm 2155, 1993.

Commision for Local Administration in England, London, tel. (020) 7217 4620
'Local Government Ombudsman Annual Report 1999//2000, 2000.
'Local Government Ombudsman Annual Report 2000/01', September 2001.
'Local Government Ombudsman: Annual Report 2001-02', September 2002.
'Local Government Ombudsman Annual Report 2003-04', July 2004, and at http://www.PlanningResource.co.uk
'Local Government Ombudsman Annual Report 2004-05', July 2005.

Commission of the European Communities, 1999, 'Committee of the Regions Study: Regional and local democracy in the European Union', Cat. GF-24-99-081-EN-C

Commission on Local Governance, 2002, 'Free to deliver: The future of local democracy', Central Books Ltd, 99 Wallis Road, London E09 5LN, email: mo@centralbooks.com

Commission on London Governance, 2005, 'Capital Life: A Review of London Governance', June, http://www.london.gov.uk/assembly/reports/londongov.jsp#capitallife

*Committee on Standards in Public Life' (the Nolan Committee), 1997, 'Standards in Public Life: Standards of Conduct in Local Government in England, Scotland and Wales', TSO, Document Division CM3072.

Community Development Foundation, 2001, The new community strategies: how to involve local people', CDF, London, tel. (020) 7226 5375 and available from Central Books, London, tel. (020) 8986 4854 and at http://www.cdf.org.uk/html/NewCommStrats.pdf

Connelly, Steven, 2002, 'Local government white paper; good news or bad for local government?', 'eg' (University of Westminster) 8 (2), February, pp1-2

Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, 2004, 'Climate change and local communities: how prepare are you?', An adapation guide for local authorities', COSLA et al,, available at http://www.ukcip.org.uk

Corbett, David & Roberts, Ian, 2001, 'Partnerships - bringing the right people together is just the start', 'eg' (University of Westminster) 7 (3), March.
*Corbet, Dave & Roberts, Ian, 2001, 'Leadership for Sustainable Development: Actions that local authorities are taking to mainstream sustainable development', Greengage Consulting Ltd, for John Adams, DEFRA, November, Greengage Consulting Ltd, tel. (01572) 822820,

Corringan, Paul, et al., 1999, 'Managing in the New Local Government', Kogan Paul, London N1, February.

Corry, Dan & Stoker, Gerry, 2002, 'New Localism: Refashioning the Centre-Local Relationship', New Local Governmetn Network / York Publishing, York, tel. (01904) 431213, email: orders@yps-publishing.co.uk

Coulson, Andrew (ed), 1998, 'Trusts and contracts: Relationships in local government, health and public services', The Policy Press, Bristol, ISBN 1 86134 086 9 / 1 86134 107 5

Council for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE), 128 Southwark St, London SE1 0SW,
tel. (020) 7981 2800, fax. (020) 7981 2899, email: info@cpre.org
- website: http://www.cpre.org.uk
'Responding to Planning Applications', 1998.
'The Local Government Ombudsman - A CPRE Campaign Briefing', May 1999.

Cowan, Rob, 1999, 'The role of planning in local government', Commissioned by the RTPI from Rob Cowan. Oversize pamphlet GP5511.COW
Cowan, Robert, 2000, 'Coming to terms with the new politics of local government', (discussion at RTPI Council meeting), Planning 1353, 28.1.00.

*Cullingworth, John & Nadin, Vincent, 1997 & 2001, 'Town and Country Planning in the United Kingdom' (12th edition), Routledge, London. GP5511.CUL (13th edition, September 2001).

Corry, Dan & Stoker, Gerry, 2002, 'New Localism: Refashioning the Centre-Local Relationship', York Publishing, York, tel. (01904) 431213, email: orders@yps-publishing.co.uk

Darke, Roy, 1999, 'Public Speaking Rights in Local Authority Planning Committees', Planning Practice and Research 14 (2), May, 14 (2), pp171-183.

Davidson, Scott & Urquhart, Iain, 1999, 'Making the link on service value' (implications of the Best Value approach), Planning 1317, 7.5.99.

Davies, H.T.O; Nutley, S.M & Smith, P.C, 2000, 'What works? Evidence-based policy and practice in public services', The Policy Press, Bristol.

Davies, J.G, 1972, 'The Evangelistic Bureaucrat: A Study of a Planning Exercise in Newcastle upon Tyne', Tavistock, London.

Davis, Howard & Hall, Declan, 1996, 'Matching purpose and task; the advantages and disadvantages of single- and multi-purpose bodies', York Publishing Services.

Dearlove, J., 1973, 'The Politics of Policy in Local Government', Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.

Democratic Health Network (DHN), 2001, 'Health and the new political structures in local government', Democratic Health Network, October, http://www.dhn.org.uk

Demos,
- website: http://www.demos.co.uk
'Local authority? How to develop leadership for better public services', 2002, ISBN 1 841 800546
'The adaptive state: strategies for personalising the public realm', 2004, ISBN 1 8418011151

Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG), London
(took over planning and housing etc. functions from the Offfice of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM) in May 2006:
- website: http://www.communities.gov.uk/
'The Free Communes Experiments: lessons for policy in England', Product code: 06LGFG03953, June 2006.

Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR) (June 2001-May 2002)
-- website: http://www.dtlr.gov.uk
DTLR 2001:
'Beacon Councils - Timetable for Round Three Applications', July 2001, http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/beacon/dates/index.htm
'Delivering Better Services for Citizens - A Review of Local Government Procurement in England', July 2001,
http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/consult/betterservices/index.htm
'The Prospectus - Local PSAs: New Challenges', July 2001, and at http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/lpsa
'Local Public Service Agreements (PSAs) - New Challenges', July 2001, http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/lpsa/challenge/index.htm
'Local Public Service Agreements (PSAs), 2001, http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/lpsa/challenge/index.htm
The Beacon Council Scheme: Application Brochure 2001', http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/beacon/broc2001/index.htm
'The Beacon Council Scheme: Other Beacon Schemes across Government', August 2001, http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/beacon/rd3/otherschemes/index.htm
'The Beacon Council Scheme: How to apply for Beacon status in Round 3: Themes (updated)', August 2001, http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/beacon/rd3/index.htm
'The Beacon Council Scheme: How to apply for Beacon status in Round 3 - Who is Involved', August 2001, http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/beacon/rd3/whosinvolved/index.htm
'The Beacon Council Scheme: How to apply for Beacon status in Round 3 - Frequently Asked Questions (updated)', August 2001,
http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/beacon/rd3/faq/index.htm
'Best Value Performance Indicators 2000/2001 Commentary: Assessing the Performance of your Local Council
http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/bestvalue/indicators/bvdata/index.htm
'Best Value Performance Indicators in General Performance Round Three', August 2001, http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/beacon/rd3/assess/index.htm
'Survey on Public Attitudes to Directly Elected Mayors', August 2001, http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/mayors/index.htm
'More Councils, Modern Services - Access for All', August 2001 and at http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/egov/modcouncils/index.htm
'Aspects of the access to information regime for local authorities in England', (consultation paper), 2001.
'Improving Communication with Council Taxpayers: A Consultation Paper', September 2001, http://www.local.dtlr.gov.uk/finance/ctax/consult/index.htm
'Best Value Inspectorate Forum for England - Joint Statement on Better Inspection', September 2001, http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/bestvalue/inspection/statement/index.htm
'Local Government White Paper: New vision for local government', October 2001, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=3477&heading=e-mail+alert
'Connecting with Communities: Improving communications in local government', October 2001, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=3489&heading=e-mail+alert
'The Beacon Council Scheme: Consultation on themes for future rounds', October 2001, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=3491&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local Public Service Agreements: Freedoms and flexibilities', October 2001, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=3518&heading=e-mail+alert
'Calling All Councils: Application to Join Pathfinder Programme', October 2001, http://www.press.dtlr.glkov.uk/0110/0430.htm
'Improving communication with council taxpayers', 2001, http://www.loca.detr/.gov.uk/finance/ctax/consult/01.htm
'Local Public Service Agreements - Freedoms and Flexibilities', October 2001, http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/lpsa/help/freedoms/index.htm
'Best Value Performance Indicators 2002-03: Consultation paper', November 2001, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=3799&heading=e-mail+alert
'Best Value Inspectorate Forum for England', November 2001, http://www.local-regions/bestvalue/inspection/news/news9.htm
'Local Public Service Agreements - Guidance on supporting documentation for Local PSA proposals', November 2001,
http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/lpsa/help/suppdocu/index.htm
'Local Public Service Agreements - 2000 Pilot Scheme - Final Agreements', http://www.dtlr.gov.uk/lpsa/fulltext.htm
'A Review of Local Authority Statutory and Non Statutory Service and Policy Planning Requirements: Summary of main report', December 2001, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=4505&heading=e-mail+alert
'Use of Local Performance Indicators in the Best Value Regime', December 2001, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=4506&heading=e-mail+alert
'Public Attitudes to Directly Elected Mayors and associated Research Summary', December 2001, http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/electedmayor/attitudes/index.htm
'Strong Local Leadership - Quality Public Services (Local Government White Paper)', Decemnber 2001, http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/sll/index.htm
'The Feasibility of Evaluating the Impacts of the Local Government Modernisation Agenda', November 2001, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=4650&heading=e-mail+alert
DTLR 2002:
'A review of local authority statutory and non-statutory service and policy planning requirements: Summary of main report', ?2002, http://www.local.dtlr.gov.uk/research/crosscut/revwrprt.pdf
'The feasibility of evaluating the impacts of the Local Government Modernisation Agenda', ?2002, http://www.info4localgov.uk/
'Survey on Public Attitudes to Directly Elected Mayors', DTLR Publications Sales Centre, tel. (01709) 891318, and at http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/electedmayor/attitudes/index.htm
'Local Government Finance (England): Special grant report', January 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=4780&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local Public Service Agreements: Roll out authorities - Final agreements - Full text' , January 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=5091&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local Public Service Agreements: Roll out authorities - Final agreements - Summaries', January 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=5092&heading=e-mail+alert
'(Cabinet Office Regulatory Impact Unit (RIU), the DTLR & the Local Government Association (LGA)), 'Making a Difference Report on Local Government', February 2002, available from Leslie Mayne, tel. (020) 7276 2170 or from the RIU Public Sector Team website at http://www.cabinet- office.gov.uk/regulation/PublicSector/index.htm
'Local Public Service Agreements: Roll out authorities - Final agreements - Summaries', March 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=5092&heading=e-mail+alert
'First batch of Local Public Service Agreements', March 2002, http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/lpsa/2001/summaries.htm
'Information Communications Technology in Planning', DTLR Publications Sales Centre, tel. (01709) 891318, February 2002.
'E-gov@local: Towards a national strategy for local e-government' (consultation paper), http://www.local-regions.dtlr.gov.uk/consult/egov/index.htm , or (0870 1226) 236 (consultation period ends on 28th June).
'The Local Government White Paper Implementation Plan', April 2002, and on the DTLR website.
'A New System of Local Government Borrowing – A Plain English Guide', April 2002, and on the DTLR website.
'Single Capital Pot: Guidance 2002 - Part two', May 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=6640&heading=e-mail+alert
'Analysis of Responses to the Consultation Paper on Improving Communication with Council Tax Payers', May 2002,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=6669&heading=e-mail+alert

Department of the Environment (DOE) (former; from June 1997 to June 2001 part of
the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions - DETR)
'Structure of Local Government in England: Consultation Paper' (Local Government Review), 1991.
'The Functions of Local Authorities in England and Wales', HMSO, September 1992.
'Local Government Financial Statistics' No. 6, HMSO, 1996.
'Capital Challenge - Challenge Funding of Local Authority Capital Expenditure', 1995.
'Circular 4/96': Local Government Change and the Planning System', HMSO, London, 1996.
'Regional Development Agencies: Issues for Discussion', June 1997.

Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions (DETR) (June 1997 - June 2001)
- website: http://www.detr.gov.uk
NB: DETR replaced from June 2001 to May 2002 by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR)
DETR 1997:
'Compulsory Competitive Tendering: Changes to regulation and guidance', July 1997.
'Local government efficiency scrutiny report', 1997.
'Report of an Efficiency Scrutiny of Central Consent Regimes for Local Authorities', 1997.
'New leadership for London', TSO, 1997.
'Local Authorities' Involvement in Companies: A Good Practice Guide', December 1997 (OFL).
Circular 16/97, 'Guidance on the Conduct of Compulsory Competitive Tendering', December 1997.
'Local Government Financial Statistics: England; no. 8', DETR Publications Sales Centre, Rotherham, 1997.
DETR 1998:
*'Modernising Local Government; Local Democracy and Community Leadership' (Consultation Paper), February 1998.
and at: www.local.detr.gov.uk/sponsor/democrac.htm
*'Modernising Local Government: Improving Local Government through Best Value', DETR Publications Dispatch Centre, March 1998.
'Modernising Local Government: In Touch with the People', TSO, tel. (0870) 600 5522, July 1998. ISBN 0 10 140142 6
*'Modernising Local Government Capital Finance', DETR, 1998.
'Local Government and the Private Finance Initiative - an explanatory note on the Private Finance Initiative and Public and Private Partnerships in Local Government', DETR Free Publications, Wetherby, September 1998.
'Enhancing Public Participation in local government' (report by De Montfort University & the University of Strathclyde', DETR Publications Sales Centre, 1998.
'Modernising Local Government: Guidance on enhancikng public participation', DETR Publications Sales Centre, October 1998, £10 and at http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/epplg/index.htm
DETR 1999:
*'Best Value in Housing Framework', (consultation paper), January 1999, available from Peter-Thomas Gray, DETR, Zone 2/A4, Eland House, Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5DU, email: rae@gtnet.gov.uk and availablable on the web at http://www.detr.gov.uk
*'Beacon council scheme prospectus', January 1999.
*(DETR & Local Government Association), 'Planning Concordat' (Agreement between the DETR and the LGA on objectives for the planning system including best value), February 1998.
'Government response to the House of Commons Environment Transport and Regional Affairs Committee report on 'Implementation of the Best Value Framework', TSO, October 1998.
*'Local Authority Activity Under Section 137, Local Government 1972 (ISBN 1 85112 157 9) by York Consulting Ltd, DETR Publications Sales Centre, Unit 21 Goldthorpe Industrial Estate, Goldthorpe, Rotherham S63 9BL, March 1999 (Summary of report available from Joe Biskupski, DETR, 5/C5 Eland House, Bressenden House, Victoria, London SW1E 5DU.
'The draft Local Government (Organisation and Standards) Bill published for consultation in a Command Paper 'Local Leadership, Local Choice', TSO, March 1999, ISBN 0101429827.
'The Modernising Government White Paper', The Cabinet Office,; further details from Cabinet Office Press Office, 70 Whitehall, London SW1A 2AS, tel. (0171) 270 0436, April 1999.
'Local leadership, local choice', Cm 4298, TSO, April 1999, ISBN 0101429827 and on the DETR website at http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk 'Intervention Protocol on Best Value', (Agreement between the DETR & the Local Government Association), available from the DETR, July 1999. 'The Government's Response to the Environment, Transport and Regional Affairs Committee's Report on Local Government Finance', TSO, tel. (0870) 600 5522, July 1999. ISBN 0 10 144022 7.
'The Local Government Act, 1999', August 1999.
'The Application of Best Value to Town and Parish Councils' (consultation paper), available from DETR Free Publications, Wetherby, tel. (0870) 122 6236, 1999.
'Implementing Best Value - a consultation paper', DETR Free Publications, Wetherby, September 1999.
'Best Value and Audit Commission Performance Indicators for 2000/2001', (produced with the Audit Commission), DETR Free Publications, Wetherby, September 1999, and on the DETR's best value website at: http://www.local-regions.detr.gov/bestvalue/bvindex.htm
'The Best Value Inspectorate Forum Newsletter: No.1 - September 1999, at- http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue/inspection/news1/index.htm
'A Working Definition of Local Authority Partnership in relation to Best Value', October 1999, on the web at:- http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue/partnerships/definition.htm
'Best Value Performance Plans: Practice and Procedures - A Review of Early Experiences Within Eight Local Authorities', November 1999, on the web at:- http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue/performance/ppindex.htm
'Standard Spending Assessments 2000-2001', November 1999, and at:- http://www.local.detr.gov.uk/finance/ssa/ssa0001.htm
'The 2000/01 Revenue Support Grant Consultation', December 1999, on the web at:- http://www.local.detr.gov.uk/finance/ssa/ssa0001.htm
'The Government Response to the Report of the Joint Committee on the Draft Local Government (Organisation and Standards) Bill', December 1999, on the web at: http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/response/lgbill/index.htm
*'Circular 10/99: Guidance on Best Value', TSO, (Publications Centre, tel. (0845) 702 3474), or at http://www.detr.gov.uk
'Local Government Research - Beacon Council Reports/Executive Summaries', December 1999, on the web at: http://www.local.detr.gov.uk/research/beacon2.htm
'Good Practice, Best Value: Improving Local Public Services', December 1999, at: http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue/pilot/pilotindex.htm
'Improving Local Public Services: Interim Evalutation of the Best Value Pilot Programme', December 1999, at:
http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue/pilot/improve.htm
DETR 2000:
'Best Value and Audit Commission Performance Indicators for 2000/2001, Volumes 1 and 2', DETR Free Literature, PO Box 236, Wetherby, LS23 7NB, January 2000.
'The Best Value in Housing Framework', free from David Walters, DETR, A2 Eland House, Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5DU, tel. (020) 7944 3257, fax. (020) 7944 4527, email: david_walters@detr.gsi.gov.uk and and on the DETR website from mid-February 2000.
'Best value performance plans: Practice and procedures. A review of early experiences within eight local authorities', ?January 2000, and on the web at: http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue
'The Local Government Bill (1999): Consultative Drafts of Proposed Guidance and Regulations on New Constitutions for Councils (Part II and Clauses 66 and 67) (HTML)', February 2000, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/consult/lgbill99/constitutions/index.htm
'Best Value Performance Plans 2000/01 - Clarifications on Statutory Instrument 1999 No. 3251', February 2000, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue/indicators/clarification.htm
'DETR/Newchurch Partnership Series, Paper 7: Local Authorities, Partnerships and Best Value - An Overview of the First Year (Best Value)', February 2000, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue/partnerships/paper7.htm
'DETR/Newchurch Partnership Series, Paper 6 PPN: Exchange of Good Practice Seminar - Briefing Partnership Initiation, Selecting Partners and Organisational Change (Best Value)', February 2000. http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue/pilot/paper6.htm
'The Beacon Council Scheme: Where to go and what to see', February 2000, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/beacon/where/index.htm
'Cross-cutting Issues in Public Policy and Public Service (Main Report)', February 2000, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/cross/ccpps/index.htm
'Local Government Bill (1999): Consultative Drafts of Proposed Guidance and Regulations on New Constitutions for Councils (Part II and Clauses 66 and 67)', DETR, February 2000.
'Best Value and Audit Commission Performance Indicators for 2000/2001 (HTML)', February 2000, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue/indicators/bvaudit/index.htm
'Non Domestic Rates: Review of Revaluation (Consultation Paper);, March 2000, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/consult/ndreview/index.htm
(DETR & Local Government Association), 'The Revenue Grant Distribution system Review: Improving grant Distribution to Local Authorities', Report by the RGD (Revenue Grant Distribution) review group, March 2000, available from Catherine Turner, tel. (020) 7890 4054, and on the web at: http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/rgd/index.htm
(DETR & Local Government Association), 'The Capital Finance Review: A New Prudential System' (joint report by central and local government throught the Capital Programmes Working Party (CPWP), March 2000, available from Cahterine Tuner, tel. (020) 7890 4054, and on the web at: http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/rgd/index.htm
'Report of the Advisory Panel on Beacon Councils: Recommendations to Ministers on Themes for Year 2', Produce Code 99LG1067, DETR Free Publications, Wetherby, March 2000, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/beacon/advisory/report1/index.htm
'The Single Capital Pot - Arrangements for Commencement including a note on the Dry Run requirements and timetable, guidance on producing capital strategies and the finalised good practice guidelines on asset management of local authority land and buildings',DETR, March 2000, http://www.local.detr.gov.uk/finance/capital/singpot.htm
'Best Value and Procurement', DETR Free Literature, Wetherby, tel (0870) 1226 236, April 2000, or
http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue
'Generating and sharing better practice Reports from the Better Value Development Programme Workshops', April 2000,
http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bvdevel/index.htm
'Best Value Guidance on Best Value for town and parish councils', April 2000, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue/legislation/tpguid.htm
'Getting and Sharing Better Practice: Report from the Better Value Development Programme Workshops April-October 1999', £14, DETR Publications, tel. (01709) 891318.
'Supporting People programme' (to raise the quality of council support services for vulnerable people), May 2000:
http://www.supporting-people.detr.gov.uk
'The Beacon Council Scheme: How to Apply 2000', DETR Free Literature, Wetherby, May 2000.
*'Preparing Community Strategies', DETR Free Publications, Wetherby, tel. (0870) 1226 236, June 2000.
'Local Government Research Unit - Reports on Business Perceptions of Local Government', June 2000, http://www.local.detr.gov.uk/research/busipelg.htm
'Business Perceptions of Local Government and Local Government Involvement with the Business Community: Main Report', research undertaken for the DETR by York Consulting, June 2000, and at http://www.local.detr.gov.uk/research/research.htm
'Doing the Business: A guide for local atuhorities on engaging the business community', research undertaken for the DETR by York Consulting, June 2000, and at http://www.local.detr.gov.uk/research/research.htm
'Case study reports', research undertaken for the DETR by York Consulting, June 2000, and at http://www.local.detr.gov.uk/research/research.htm
'Summary of main report', research undertaken for the DETR by York Consulting, June 2000, and at http://www.local.detr.gov.uk/research/research.htm
'Key messages for business on engaging with local authorities', research undertaken for the DETR by York Consulting, June 2000, and at http://www.local.detr.gov.uk/research/research.htm
'Best Value Guidance on Best Value for town and parish councils', July 2000, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue/implementation/tpguid.htm
'Local Public Service Agreements: A Prospectus for Local Authorities', July 2000.
'General Principles of Conduct in Local Government - A Consultation Paper', August 2000, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/consult/principles/index.htm
'The Advisory Panel on Beacon Councils: feedback conference report to local government;, 2000, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/beacon/index.htm
'Best Value and Audit Commission Performance Indicators for 2001/2002 (Consultation Paper)', September 2000,
http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue/indicators/indicatorsindex.htm
(DETR Advisory Panel Panel on Beacon Councils), 'Process and decision framework used', September 2000, available from (020) 7944 3042.
(DETR Advisory Panel Panel on Beacon Councils), ' Councils Shortlisted for Beacon Council Status (Adobe Acrobat 13kb)', September 2000.
'The Beacon Council Scheme - Beacon Councils: Key Selection Criteria', September 2000, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/beacon/criteria/index.htm
*'Modernising Local Government Finance: A Green Paper', September 2000, (consultation paper; responses are invited by Friday 8 December 2000 to: Kate Cassidy, LGF1, DETR, 5/F6, Eland House, Bressenden Place, London SW1E 5DU, email: lgfinance_greenpaper@detr.gov.uk ), the green paper and its annexes can be downloaded in PDF and HTML formats from DETR's website at: http://www.local.detr.gov.uk/greenpaper/index.htm and paper copies can be obtained from DETR Free Literature, Wetherby, tel. (0870) 1226 236.
'Options for local government arrangements' (?exact title), http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/lgwp/5.htm
'Guidance on Part II of the Local Government Act 2000', October 2000, at http://www.detr.gov.uk
'Local Leadership - Chosen by Local People for Local People', DETR, London, tel. (020) 7944 3000, November 2000.
'The Council Manager Model: Enhacning Political and Managerial Leadership', Improvement and Development Agency, London, tel. (020) 7296 6600, November 2000.
'Revaluation 2000: Business rate appeals - An introduction to programming', November 2000, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=624&heading=Email+Alert
'Statutory guidance for community strategies', 2000, at: http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/pcs/guidance/index.htm
'Draft guidance on the power to promote wellbeing', 2000, at: http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/consult/wellbein/index.htm
'Preparing Community Strategies: Government guidance to local authorities', December 2000, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=715&heading=Email+Alert
Preparing Community Strategies: Preparing Community Strategies - the Government's Response to the Consultation Exercise', December 2000, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/consult/lgbill99/pcsdraft/pcsresponse/index.htm
'Power to Promote or Improve Economic, social or environmental Well-being - Consultation Paper', available from tel. (020) 7944 3000, December 2000 and at http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/consult/wellbein/index.htm
'Modular Constitutions for English Local Authorities', December 2000, (ISBN 011 753570 2) (Vol.1 - ISBN 011 753563 X, Vol. 2 - ISBN 011 7535656), TSO, tel. (0870) 600 5522, (fax) (0870) 600 5533 and at http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk
'Best Value Performance Indicators for 2001/2002', December 2000, free from (0870) 122 6236, and at http://www.planning.haynet.com
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=812&heading=Email+Alert
'New Council Constitutions: Local Government Act 2000 - Guidance to English Local Authorities', December 2000,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=820&heading=Email+Alert
'The Local Government Act 2000: (Constitutions) (England) Direction 2000', December 2000, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=823&heading=Email+Alert
DETR 2001:
'Standards Committees: Appointments and Procedures - Consultation Paper', January 2001,
http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/consult/standard/index.htm
'The Code of Recommended Practice on Local Authority Publicity - Consultation on draft revisions to the Code', January 2001,
http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/consult/codereco/index.htm
'The Local Government Finance Report (England) 2001/02', January 2001,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=983&heading=E-mail+Alert
'Best Value Performance Indicators for 2001/02: Feedback', January 2001,
http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/bestvalue/indicators/indicatorsindex.htm
'Delivering Local Government Online: Milestones and resources for the 2005 target', February 2001, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=1045&heading=E-mail+alert
'Improving Local Public Services: Final Evaluation of the Best Value Pilot Programme' (report produced by the Local Government Centre, Warwick Business School, University of Warwick for the DETR), DETR Publications Sales Centre. tel. (01709) 891 318, fax. (01709) 881 673, February 2001
'Report of the Advisory Panel on Beacon Councils: Recommendations to Ministers on Beacon Councils for Year 2', February 2001, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=1060&heading=E-mail+alert
Single Capital Pot Guidance 2001 - Consultation', February 2001, http://www.local.detr.gov.uk/finance/capital/singpot.htm 'A Model code of conduct for Members - Consultation Paper', February 2001 http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/consult/modcond/index.htm
'General Principles of Conduct in Local Government - The Government's Final Proposals', February 2001,http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/consult/principles/response/index.htm
'Report of The Advisory Panel on Beacon Councils: Recommendations to Ministers on Beacon Councils for Year 3', Product Code 00LG1145, DETR Free Publications, Wetherby, February 2001,.http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/beacon/advisory/year2/recommend/index.htm
'New Beacon Council Themes', February 2001, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=1111&heading=E-mail+alert
'Analysis of Responses to the Local Government Finance Green Paper', March 2001, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=1251&heading=E-mail+alert
'On the Path to e-Government: Council pathfinders', Marc'h 2001, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=1394&heading=E-mail+alert
'Council Taxes in England: 2001-02', March 2001, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=1391&heading=E-mail+alert
'Power to Promote or Improve Economic, Social or Environmental Well-being: Government guidance', March 2001, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/wellbeing/index.htm
'Understanding Local Strategic Partnerships: Government guidance', March 2001, DETR Free Publications, Wetherby, tel. (0870) 122 6236, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/lsp/guidance/index.htm
'Local Government Finance: Non-domestic rates', March 2001,http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=1453&heading=E-mail+alert
'Working with Others to Achieve Best Value: Consultation paper', March 2001, llhttp://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/consult/bestvalue/index.htm
'The Beacon Council Scheme: Where To Go and What To See', March 2001, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/beacon/wherego/index.htm
'Single Capital Pot Guidance 2001 - Consultation', Februlary 2001, http://www.local.detr.gov.uk/finance/capital/singpot.htm
'Improving access to information in Local Government', DETR Free Publications, Wetherby, April 2001, and at: http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/consult/infoinlg/index.htm
'New Council Constitutions: Local Government Act 2000 Guidance to English Local Authorities - Additional Guidance to Chapter 11', April 2001, http://www.local-regions.detr.gov.uk/ncc/guidelines/chieflet.htm
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'Best Value Performance Indicators 2002-03, November 2001, free from DTLR Free LIterature, Wetherby, tel. (0870) 122 6236..
NB: DETR replaced from June 2001 to May 2002 by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions (DTLR)

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Dix, Terry, 1998, 'Bringing it home' (Best Value and School Transport in Staffordshire), Surveyor, 16.7.98.

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Easterby-Smith, Burgoyne, J & Araujo, L, 1999, 'Organisational learning and the learning organisation: Developments in Theory and Pracctice', Sage Publications, London.

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Economic and Social Science Research Council (ESRC), Swindon, Witlshire,
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European Commission - see 'Commission of the European Communities'

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Forum for the Future, 2003, 'Connecting regional to local', Forum for the Future, tel. (01242) 266776, http://www.regionalfutures.org.uk

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Gilfoyle, Ian & Thorpe, Peter, 2002, 'Geographic Information Management in Local Government', Taylor & Francis, London. ISBN 0 7484 0935 1 (Hb) / 0 7484 0936 X (pb)

Glass, Steven M, 2002, 'Sustainability and Local Government', Local Environment (Taylor & Francis) 7 (1), pp97-102, http://taylorandfrancis.metapress.com.

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Goodlad, Robina; Flint, John; Kearns, Ade; Keoghan, Margaret; Paddison, Ronan & Raco, Mike, 1999, 'The Role and Effectiveness of Community Councils with Regard to Community Consultation', report for the Central Research Unit, The Scottish Executive, Edinburgh

Goss, Sue, 2001, 'Making Local Governnance Work', Palgrave, Basingstoke, Hampshire. ISBN 0 333 91788 X

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Greer, Alan & Hoggett, Paul, 1997, 'Steering between Government and the Market: The Governance of Local Public Spending Bodies', York Publishing Services, York.

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Hambleton, Robin, 1995, 'Routes to Democracy in the Neighbourhood', Planning 1106, 17.2.95.
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Hambleton, Robin, 1998, 'Leading the Way', Institute of Public Policy Research, London.
Hambleton, Robin, 1998, 'Reinvigorating local democracy', Town and Country Planning 67 (3), April.
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Hambleton, Robin et al, 2001, 'Power and the passion: governance and effectiveness', eg' (University of Westminster) 7 (7), July, pp7-12.
Hambleton, Robin; Savtich, Hank V & Stewart, Murray (eds.), 2003, 'Globalisation and Local Democracy', Palgrave Macmillan, Aldershot, Hampshire.
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Hamer, Lucy, 2001, 'LSPs: are they the final piece of the local strategic partnership jigsaw?', 'eg' (University of Westminster), 7 (5), May, p1.

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Harris, Neil, 1998, 'The Art of Officer Delegation in Development Control', Planning Practice and Ressearch 13 (4), November.

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Hatter, Warren, 2003, 'Whatever happened to the wellbeing power?', 'eg' (promoting local sustainable development) (University of Westminster), 9 (1), January, pp4-5
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Health Development Agency (HDA) (formerly Health Education Authority), London, tel. (020) 7413 1930,
tel. (0870) 121 4194
- website: http://www.hda-online.org.uk
'Changing Partners: Local government and health in the 21st century', October 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=12678&heading=e-mail+alert

Hebbert, Michael, 1997, 'Leading London The Right Way', Town and Country Planning 66 (10), October.

Hill, Julie, 2006, 'Action plan's goals in site' (progress towards e-governmemnt by councils), Surveyor 19.1.06, pp15-16

Hirsch, D, (ed.), 1994, 'A Positive Role for Local Government: Lessons for Britain from Other Countries', Local Government Chronicle, London / Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York.

Hirst, Peter, 2004, 'Beyond local authorities: what future for service delivery?', eg' (University of Westminster) 10 (2), February, pp2-4

Hirst, Clayton, 1997, 'The reasons behind regions', Planning 1223, 20.6.97.

Hogwood, Brian W., 1996, 'Mapping the Regions: Boundaries, Coordination and Government', The Policy Press, Bristol.

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House of Commons Environment Transport and Regional Affairs Committee:
'Eleventh Report: Implementation of the Best Value Framework' , HC705-I, TSO, July 1998.
'Eighth Report of the ETR Committee: Local Government Finance', HC 78-I, TSO, tel. (0345) 585463, May 1999.

House of Commons Select Committee on Relations between Central and Local Government, 1996, 'Rebuilding Trust', HMSO, Paper 97, July.

House of Commons Transport, Local Government and the Regions Committee:
'How the Local Government Act 2000 is Working', TSO, tel. (0870) 600 5522, September 2002, and at http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200102/cmselect/cmtglr/602/60202.htm

Hughes, Beverley, 2001, 'Community strategy guidance and wellbeing power', 'eg' (University of Westminster) 7 (1), January.

Improvement and Development Agency (IDeA) (replaced the Local Government Management Board
on 1 April 1999): 76-86 Turnmill St., London EC1M 5QU, tel. (020) 7296 6600:
'Improving from within: Local Government improvement project final report and recommendations', 1999.
'Local inclusion case studies', July 1999.
'Local Government Improvement Programme: A year in focus', November 2000 and at http://www.idea.gov.uk/lgip/index.html
'Partnerships for best value - Working with the voluntary sector', 2001, ISBN 0748893598
'Steamlining Best Value', 2001, http://www.idea.gov.uk/bestvalue/notes/streamlining.htm
'Communicating the future: snapshots of success', IDeA Publications, tel. (020) 7296 6600
'Sustainability and local government procurement', Ref: IDeA008, ISBN: 0 7488 9286 6, January 2004, at
http://www.idea-knowledge.gov.uk/knowledge/assets.nsf/public+assets/sustain_proc.pdf/$file/sustain_proc.pdf &
http://www.idea-knowledge.gov.uk/knowledge/assets.nsf/public+assets/procurement_sustainability+final.pdf/$file/procurement_sustainability+final.pdf
'Local e-government now: building on success' (Executive briefing), ISBN 0748892311, 2004.
'Engaging the community in e-government', 2004, http://www.idea-knowledge.gov.uk/aio/158653
'Who pulls the purse strings?', 2004, http://www.idea-knowledge.gov.uk/idk/aio/337217
'Local Area Agreements', 2005, http://www.idea-knowledge.gov.uk/idk/core/page.do?pageld=627846

Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), London, tel. (020) 7470 6100:
'Evaluation of the Private Finance Initiative' (?exact title), March 2000.
'Finding the right partner: diversity in local public-private partnerships', February 2001
'Building Better Partnerships', available from Central Books, London, tel. (020) 8986 5488, June 2001,
'Reinventing the Town Hall: a handbook', 2004, ISBN 1 8603022238

Institute of Wastes Management, 2000, 'Practical Advice on Best Value and the Waste Management Industry', Institute of Wastes Management, tel. (01604) 620426, January.

Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), 2000, 'Advancing Best Value in the Built Environment - a Guide to Best Practice', Thomas Telford, London, tel. (020) 7665 2476, May, online at: http://www.t-telford.co.uk

Jameson, Heather, 1998, 'Fairer Funds?', Public Service and Local Government, November.

John, P, 1993, 'Local Government in Northern Ireland', Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York.

John Smith Institute, 2004, 'Making Sense of Localism', The John Smith Institute, London, tel. (020) 7823 4240, June.

Johnston, Bryan, 1996, 'Capital spending plans ready for the challenge', Planning 1155, 9.2.96.
Johnston, Bryan, 1997, 'Fine Words: What happens now?', Planning 1227, 18.7.97.
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Joint Committee on Local Government (Organisation and Standards), 1999, 'Bill Report', TSO, tel. (0345) 023474, August.

Jones, Davy, 2000, 'Measuring quality of life: the role of the Audit Commission', eg' (University of Westminster) 6 (10), November/December.

Jones, G & Stewart, J, 1983, 'The Case for Local Government', Allen & Unwin, London.

Jones, George W., 1993, 'Local Government: The Management Agenda', ICSA Publishing, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire.

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF), York
- publications available form York Publishing Services, 64 Hallfield Road, Layerthorpe, York Y03 7ZQ,
tel. (01904) 431213
- website: http://www.jrf.org.uk
'The Governance of Local Public Spending Bodies', Local and Central Government Research Findings, February 1997.
'The Role of the Local Authority Chief Executive', Local and Central Government Research Findings, February 1997.
'Local-Central government Relations: A Compendium of Joseph Rowntree Foundation Research Findings', 1997.
'Community governance, community leadership and the new local government', 1999?
'The Impact of External Inspection on Local Government', September 2001.
'External Inspection of Local Government: Driving Improvement or drowning in detail?', 2001. ISBN 1842630261
'Strategic partnering for local service delivery', 2001, ISBN 1903447089
'Contract or Trust?: The Role of Compacts in Local Governance', ISBN 1861343795, January 2002
'The Changing Role of Audit Commission Inspection in Local Government', November 2004, http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop/eBooks/1859352391.pdf
'Local Political Leadership in England and Wales', July 2005, http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshops/eBooks/1859353665.pdf

Joyce, Paul, 1999, 'A summary of user-led innovation in local government', Economic and Social Research Council, tel. (01793) 413122.

Kemp, Will, 1999, 'Need for rethink on restructuring' (on the conventional split of development control and forward planning in local authorities), Planning 1348, 10.12.99.

Kerley, Richard, 1994, 'Managing in local government', Macmillan, London.

King, Desmond & Stoker, Gerry, 1996, 'Rethinking local democracy', Macmillan, London.

Kingdom, John, 1991, 'Local Government and Politics in Britain', Philip Allan, London.

Kitchen, Ted., 1996, 'People, Politics, Policies and Plans', (Chapter 2: 'The customers of the planning service'), Paul Chapman Publishing, London, HT133.K4
Kitchen, Ted, 1999, 'The Structure and Organisation of the Planning Service in English Local Government', Planning Practice and Research 14 (3), August, pp313-327.

Kitchin, Hilary, 2003, 'Another welcome for well-being: how the new power can make a difference to local areas', eg' (University of Westminster) 9 (3), September, p10-11
Kitchin, Hilary, 2003, 'Promoting Well-Being - Making Use of Councils' New Freedom', School of Public Policy INGOLOV, Birmingham.
Kitchin, Hilary, 2003, 'Doing the Future: Councils Respond to New Priorities', Local Government Information Unit, London.

Kneen, Pat & Travers, Tony, 1994, 'Implementing the Council Tax', LGC Communications, London/

Knowles, Raymond, 1993, 'Law and Practice of Local Authority Meetings', ICSA Publishing.

Laffin, M & Young, K, 1990, 'Professionalism in Local Government: Change and Challenge', Longman, Harlow, Essex.
Laffin, Martin; Taylor, Gerald & Thomas, Alys, 2002, 'A New Partnership? The National Assembly for Wales and Local Government', York Publishing Services for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, May.

Lamb, Christopher & Geddes, Michael, 1995, 'The Scope for Choice and Variety in Local Government', LGC Communications, London. JS3091.L2

Laws, F.G, 1991, 'Guide to the Local Government Ombudsman Service', Longman, Harlow, Essex.

Leach, Steven & Stewart, M, 1992, 'Local Government: Its Role and Function', Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York.
Leach, Steven; Stewart, J & Walsh, 1994, 'The Changing Organisation and Management of Local Government', Macmillan. JS3091.L4
Leach, Steven & David, Howard, 1996, 'Enabling or disabling? Local government and choices for the future', OUP, Oxford.
Leach, Steve & Wilson, David, 2000, 'Local political leadership', The Policy Press, Bristol, ISBN 1 86134 154 7 (pb) / 1 86134 206 3 (Hb)
Leach, Steve & Game, Chris, 2000, 'Hung authorities, elected mayors and cabinet governments: Political behaviour under proportional representation', York Publishing Services. ISBN 1 902633 76 8.
Leach, Stephen; Garne, Chris & Hall, Declan, 2005, 'The changing role of local politics in Britain', The Policy Press, Bristol, ISBN 1 86134 607 7
Leach, Steve; Hartley, Jean; Lowndes, Vivien & Downe, James, 2005, 'Local political leadership in England and Wales', Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshop
Leach, Stephen, 2006, ‘The changing role of local politics in Britain’, The Policy Press, Bristol. ISBN 1 86134 607 7

Liberal Democrats, 1999, 'Re-inventing Local Government', Liberal Democrats, London, March.

Liberal Party, 1997, 'Leadership in local government', University of the West of England, Bristol.

Local Government Association publications available from the LGA,
Local Government House, Smith Square, London SW1P 3HZ, tel. (020) 7834 2222, email: info@lga.gov.uk
LGA Sales, EC Logistics, PO Box no. 364, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 1BS, tel. (020) 8867 3287
- website: http://www.lga.gov.uk :
LGA 1998-99:
'Modernising Political Management Arrangements': Options within the existing legislative framework', LGA Information Office, 1998.
'Modernising Political Management Arrangements: Options within the existing legislative framework', LGA Information Office, 1998.
'Local Quangos and Local Governance', 1998.
'Leading the agenda: Case studies of new political management arrangements', April 1999.
'Freedoms and Flexibilities', June 1999.
'The current position: political management arrangements in local government', IDeA Publications, London EC1, 1999. ISBN 1840491205
LGA 2000:
'Urban Rural Compacts - case studies', April 2000.
'Reforming Local Planning', April 2000. (OFL on 14.4.00).
'Discussing sustainable solutions - learning from the past for better decisions in the future', June 2000, http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/socialaffairs/solutions.pdf
'Preparing for Power - local government's new power to promote economic, social and environmental well-being', July 2000.
'Preparing community strategies: Issues for Local authorities', 2000 and on the LGA website.
'Powerpoack: Using the New Power to Promote Well-being', 2000.
LGA 2001:
'User satisfaction performance indicators: a pilot survey of the public', ?2001, http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/research/documents/bvpis.pdf
(LGA, the Local Government Employers' Organisation & the Association of London Government), with support from Stonewall, etc), 'Supporting inclusive communities: lesbians, gay men and local democracy. Guidelines for local authorities', Reference EQ002. ISBN 1840492260, available from IDeA Publication Sales, London, tel. (020) 7296 6600, £15 (£10 to local authorities).
'Local Public Service Agreements', 2001, http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/psa
'Paved with good intentions? A survey of local authority responses to the Stephen Lawrence Inquiry', 2001, http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/research/documents/stephenlawrence.pdf
'Delivering well-being: a handbook for sustainable decision-making', IDeA, April 2001, (OFL on 19.4.01)
'A hard nut to crack? Making overview and scrutiny work', 2001, ISBN 1840492430, and at http://www.lga.glov.uk/lga/blg/nut.pdf
'Effective local strategic partnerships', 2001, and at http://www.lga.glov.uk/lga/blg/compact/csa.pdf
'Involving young people in decision making: a survey of local authorities', 2001.
'Managing the public face of inspections: A toolkit for local authorities', 2001, http://www.lga.gov.uk.inspections.pdf
'Faith and community: a good practice guide for local authorities', http://www.lga.gov.uk/documents/Publications/Faith.pdf
LGA 2002:
'A place at the table? Culture and leisure in modern local government', 2002, http://www.lga.gov.uk/
'Quality of life indicators: a survey of pilots and non-pilots', 2002, http://www.lga.gov.uk/
'Guidance on community cohesion', ?2002, http://www.lga.gov.uk/documents/Publication/communitycohesion.pdf
'Climate Change: a survey of local authorities', ?2002, http://www.lga.gov.uk/Documents/Publication/climatechange.pdf
'Devolution to the regions - what does it mean for local government in England?', ?2002, ISBN 1 840493097.
LGA 2003:
'New Localism or New Centralism?', February 2003 and at http://www.planning.haynet.com
'Performance Partnership', May 2003, http://www.lga.gov.uk/Publication.asp?Isection+O&id=SXAC35-A7817EA4
'Working better together', 2003, http://www.lga.gov.uk/Publication.asp?Section=0&id=SX9852-A7818E42
'Regional governance: a survey of local councils', 2003, http://www.lga.gov.uk/Documents/Publications/regionalgovernance.pdf
'Freedom to Improve? Evaluating the first round of Comprehensive Performance Asessment', 2003, ISBN 1840493380
'Planning with a purpose' (NHS and local authorities), 2003,
http://www.lga.gov.uk/download.asp?path=/Documents/Publication/planning_with_a-purpose.pdf
LGA 2004:
'Balance of Funding: key issues for local government', January 2004, http://www.lga.gov.uk/Documents/Publication/Balance%20of%20Funding.pdf
'Powering up: making the most of the power of well-being', 2004, http://www.lga.gov.uk/Publication.asp?ISection=0&id=SXB37D-A781D7A3
'Think Rural: A Survey of Rural Proofing in Local Authorities', May 2004.
'Independence, Opportunity, Trust: a Manifesto for Local Communities', September 2004, and at http://www.lga.gov.uk
'Developing the knowledge economy: an agenda for local government', 2004.
'The capacity building programme: The facts', 2004, http://www.lga.gov.uk/Documents/Publication/Capacity/%20BuildingWEBG.pdf
'What Drives Public Satisfaction with Local Government?', (MORI Research conclusions), November 2004, http://www.lga.gov.uk/Publication.asp?lSection=0&id=SXDAE3-A7829357
LGA 2005-6:
'Strong Political Leadership, Better Local Government', February 2005,.http://www.lga.gov.uk/Publication.asp?lSection=0&id=SXE4AA-A782AA71
'Towards self-governing communities: the role of local government in civil renewal', 2005, http://www.lga.gov.uk/Documents/Publication/towardsselfgoverningcommunities.pdf
'The capacity building programme - update 2005', http://www.lga.gov.uk/Documents/Publications/capacitybuildingupdate.pdf
'Knowledge is power: the need for effective research in local government', 2005, ISBN 1840494727
'From clean to green: leading the way to a better environment', October 2005.
'Greening Communities Initiative', October 2005, http://www.lga.gov.uk/Documents/Publication/greeningcampaignsummary.pdf
'Local Area Agreements and the environment', 2005, http://www.lga.gov.uk/Documents/Briefing/Our_Work/Environment/LAA.pdf
'Helping Local Government to Deliver Sustainable Communities', December 2005, http://www.lga.gov.uk/Publication.asp?ISection=0&id=SXF0A6-A783544
‘Beyond competence: driving local government improvement’, 2006, http://www.lga.gov.uk/Documents/Publication/beyondcompetence.pdf
‘Creating effective research in local government’, 2006, http://www.lga.gov.uk/Documents/Publication/Effective%20Creative%20Research.pdf
‘Closer to people and places - a new vision for local government’, May 2006,
http://www.lga.gov.uk/Documents/Publication/peopleandplaces.pdf

Local Government Centre (Warwick University Business School); papers available from Sue Heath,
Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, Coventry CV4 7AL,
tel. (01203) 524109, fax. (01203) 524410, email: Sue.Heath@warwick.ac.uk
All the papers in this series can be viewed on the DETR website at:
http://www.local.detr.gov.uk/research/bvsummar/bvres1.htm :
'Evaluating best value: Approaches to the monitoring and evaluation of the National Best Value Pilot Programme', Paper no. 3,1999.
'Best Value Baseline Report Vol. 1', Paper no. 4, 1999.
'Improving Local Public Services: Interim Evaluation of the Best Value Pilot Programme', (former) DETR Publications Sales Centre, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, November 1999.
'Improving Local Public Services: Final Evaluation of the Best Value Pilot Programme' (report for the former DETR), DETR Publications Sales Centre. tel. (01709) 891 318, fax. (01709) 881 673, February 2001

Local Government Information Unit (LGIU) 1-5 Bath St., London EC1V 9QQ,
tel. (020) 7554 2800, email: pubs@lgiu.org.uk
- website: http://www.lgiu.gov.uk
- publications available from Central Books, London, tel. (020) 8986 5488, email: mo@centralbooks.com
LGIU 1990s:
'Framework for the future' (central-local relations), November 1997.
(LGIU with the Childrens' Unit & National Childrens' Bureau), 'Hear Hear! Promoting children and young people's democratic participation in local government', 1998.
'Now What: A pocket guide to being a new Councillor', 1998.
'Use of focus groups in local government: a Newham case study', 1999.
'Spotlight on Best Value 6: Community Consultation', 1999. ISBN 1897957653
'Turning community leadership into reality - A programme for new powers', 1999, ISBN 1897957807.
'New democratic structures - Barnet Council', 1999. ISBN 1897957793
'Officers and members in the new democratic structure', 1999..
'Spotlight on BV - Community Consultation', 1999.
'Supporting Councillors: diverse approaches to development', 1999.
'Anyone interested in a new democratic structure?', LGIU Briefing, November 1999, pp8-9
LGIU 2000-:
'Compact with the community - a survey on developing local compacts' (Code SR007) 2000.
'Citizenship: Challenges for councils', 2000.
'Local authorities and companies: Partnership working', 2000.
'Building healthy communities: the role of local government in health improvement', 2000. ISBN 1897957955.
'Advance of the quango state', 2000, ISBN 1897957378
'A Democratic Future', 2001, available from James Odling-Smee, tel. (020) 7554 2845.
'Open to Scrutiny? A Guide for Local Councillors', May 2001.ISBN 1903731038.
'The Right Side of the Law - Campaigning with Confidence', 2001. ISBN 1903731186.
'The abc of e-government', 2002.
'Doing the Future', September 2003.
'Spread the Word', October 2004
'Loosening the Reins', 2004.
'Planning Simplified: A Guide for Councillors', January 2005.
'Countering the Impact of Myths and Misinformation: What Local Authorities can do', November 2005, http://www.lgiu.gov.uk/

Local Government Management Board (became the Improvement and Development Agency, IDeA, in April 1999)
- publications available from LGMB (now Improvement and Development Agency),
Layden House, 76-86 Turnmill Street, London EC1M 5QU:
'Citizens and Local Democracy: Charting a New Relationship', 1992.
'Shaping future authorities: a practical guide for councillors', 1995.
'Integrating Sustainable Development into Best Value', August 1998. (OFL)
(LGMB & LGA). 'Local Authorities' attitudes to Private Sector Funding', 1998.
'Data Search', 1998.

Local Government Ombudsman (LGO), Good Practice Notes Series,
on the LGO website at: http://www.lgo.gov.uk:
'Devising a complaints system', 1999.
'Good administrative practice', 1999.
'Members' interests', 1999.
'Local Government Ombudsman Annual Report 2002-03', July 2003.

Local Internet Futures, 2001, 'A Study of Local E-governance in Britain', Local Internet Futures, London, tel. (020) 7704 7490.

Lochlin, M; Gelfand, M.D & Young, K, (eds.), 1985, 'Half a Century of Municipal Decline', Allen & Unwin, London.

London Women and Planning Group publications available from the Womens' Design Service, London,
tel. (020) 7490 5210:
'Best Value in Local Authority Services - will women benefit?', available from WDS, 1999.

Loughlin, M; Gelfand, M.D & Young, K, (eds.), 1985, 'Half A Century of Municipal Decline', Allen & Unwin, London.
Loughlin, M, 1994, 'The Constitutional Status of Local Government', Research Report no. 3, Commission for Local Democracy, London.

Lowndes, V; Stocker, G; Pratchett, L; Wilson D; Leach S & Wingfield, M, 1998, 'Guidance on Enhancing Public Participation in Local Government', DETR (former Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions), London.

Lyons, Sir Michael, 2005, 'Sir Michael Lyons' independent Inquiry into the role, function and funding of local government: consultation paper and interim report', December, at http://www.lyonsinquiry.org.uk/autumn_report.htm
Lyons, Sir Michael, 2006, ‘National prosperity, local choice and civic engagement: a new partnership between central and local government for the 21st century’, The Lyons Inquiry, http://www.lyonsinquiry.org.uk/docs/20060504%20Final%20Complete.pdf

Martin, S., 1999, 'Picking winners or piloting best value? an analysis of English best value bids', Local Government Studies 25 (2), Summer, pp102-118.

Mayhed & Co, 1997, 'Research on CCT and Local Authority Blue Collar Services for the DOE', Department of the Environment (DOE), London, March.

Mayor of London, 2006, ‘Mayor of London: Review of Powers of the Greater London Authority’,
http://www.london.gov.uk/mayor/powers/

McFarlane, Richard, 2002, 'Achieving Community Benefits Through Contracts', Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, available from tel. (01235) 465500.

McIntosh Report, 1999, 'Moving Forward: Local Government and the Scottish Parliament', the Scottish Office (former), Edinburgh.

McLean, Iain & McMillan, Alistair, 2003, 'New Localism, New Finance', New Local Government Network, tel. (01904) 431213, email: network@nlgn.org.uk

Midwinter, A, 1995, 'Local Government in Scotland: Reform or Decline?', Macmillan, Basingstoke, Hampshire.

Montgomery, Alan, 1999. 'Best value and development control' Planning 1335, 10.9.99.

Mornement, Adam, 2001, '12 months of Best Value: how was it for you?', Regeneration & Renewal, 20.4.01, pp15-17.

Morphet, Janice, 1994, 'Preparing for change behind closed doors', Planning 1065, 22.4.94.
Morphet, Janice, 2004, 'The new localism', Town and Country Planning 73 (10), October, pp291-293

Mousdale, Michael & Burns, Graham, 1999, 'There is absolutely nothing to be afraid of ... (PFI and Councils), Municipal Journal 19.3.99, pp21-23.

Napier, Michael, 2002, 'We can do better: opportunities for the profession', Planning 1452, 18.102, p23

National Assembly for Wales, Cardiff:
- website: http://www.wales.gov.uk
'Freedom and Responsibility in Local Governerment', March 2002, and at http://www.wales.gov.uk
'Power to promote or improve economic, social and environmental well-being', November 2005, at: http://www.wales.gov.uk/subilocalgov/content/consultation/wellbeing-covltr-e.htm

National Audit Office (NAO), London,
- publications available from tel. (0845) 702 3474:
'Examining the value for money of deals under the PFI', TSO, London, 1999.
'Better Public Services Through E-Government', April 2002, and at http://www.planning.haynet.com

National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), London, tel. (020) 7713 6161:
'Best Value: a guide for voluntary organisations', February 2000.
'To mutual advantage: getting the best out of best value', 2001, £10 (£8 for members).
'The Future of Public Services', September 2001.

National Youth Agency, 2002, 'Up For It: Getting Yong People Invlved in Local Government' (by Vicky Combe), National Youth Agency, Leicester, tel. (0116) 285 3700.

Netherwood, A, 2003, 'A survey of sustainable development activity within local authorities and national park authorities in Wales', University of Cardiff, Cardiff.

Newchurch and Company, 1999, 'Local Authorities, Partnerships and Best Value - an Overview of the First Year', available free from Vicki Everett or Samantha Powell, Newchurch & Company, 25 Christopher Street, London EC2A 2BS, November.

New Local Government Network (NLGN), 42 Southwark St London SE1 1UN
tel. (020) 7357 0051, fax. (020) 7357 0404, email: network@nlgn.org.uk
- NLGN publications can be ordered from: York Publishing Services,
tel: (01904) 431213, fax: (01904) 430868, email: orders@yps-publishing.co.uk
- website: http://www.nlgn.org.uk
NGLN 1999-2002
Starting to modernise: the changed agenda for local government', 1999.
'Starting to modernise: Achieving best value', 1999.
'Building Capacity for best value', 1999.
'Towards a new localism', November 2000. ISBN 190344712Z.
'Local solutions', 2001.
'Balancing good government and open decision making', 2001.
'Reviewing leader and cabinet models', 2001.
'Strategic partnering for local service delivery', 2001, ISBN 1903447089.
'Beyond SW1: Elected Mayors and the Renewal of Civic Leadership', June 2002
NGLN 2003-2004
'Crossing boundaries: new ways of working', 2003. ISBN 1903447283.
'New Localism, New Finance', September 2003.
'Vitality through locality - lessons from Suffolk and Lewisham', 2004, ISBN 1903447364
'London calling: reflections on 4 years of the GLA and solutions for the future', 2004, ISBN 19034477372
'Making choices: how can choice improve public services?', 2004, ISBN 1903447356
'Rewiring local decision making for political judgment', 2004, ISBN 190344733X
'Mayors mid-term: lessons from the first eighteen months of directly elected mayors', 2004, ISBN 1903447348
'Joining up local democracy: governance systems for new localism', 2004, ISBN 1903447321
'Vitality through locality: lessons form Lewisham and Suffolk', 2004, ISBN 1903447364, http://www.nlgn.org.uk/publications
''Choice Cuts': essays on the improvement of local public services', 2004
'Business & Local Government: Partnership, Contracts and Corporate Social Responsibility', 2004, ISBN 1 903447 39 9
'Invisible Villages: Techno-localism and the enabling council', 2004, ISBN 1 903447 40 2
'Beyond Contract: What makes a PPP successful?', 2004, ISBN 1 903447 42 9 NEW
'Living with Regions: Making multi-governance work', 2004, ISBN, 1 903447 43 7
NGLN 2005-2006
'The Modernisers' Tale: Why modernisation in local government must continue', 2005, ISBN 1 903447 44 5
'New Localism in Action', 2005, 1 903447 45 3
'Making Community Leadership Real', April 2005, http://www.nlgn.org.uk/pdfs/upload/Community%20Leadership.pdf
'What is Local Government for? Refocusing local governance to meet the challenges of the 21st century', 2005.
'New Ways to Modernise', 2005.
'Councils Embracing Localism: lessons in embracing decentralisation from Birmingham, Wakefield and West Sussex', York Publishing Services, June 2005.
'Local-regional partnerships: Lessons from the next generation', 2005, http://www.ngln.org.uk/pdfs/upload/RDA.pdf
'Seeing the Light? Next Step for City Regions', New Local Government Network, December 2005
http://www.nlgn.org.uk/pdfs/upload/CRCreportFINAL1.pdf
'Pacing Lyons - Challenges to the Local State', June 2006,
http://www.nlgn.org.uk/pdfs/upload/Challenges%20to%20the%20Local%20State %20-%20Final%20Version.pdf

Newman, Ines, 2001, 'Local government modernisation - the challenge for planners', Town and Country Planning 70 (4), April, p104.
Newman, Ines, 2005, 'Parish and town councils and neighbourhood governance', Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York (electronic format only)/

Nicol, C., 1998, 'Collaboration and coordination in local government: lessons from practice in housing and planning departments', Local Government Studies 24 (3), pp51-66.

Niven, Rosie, 2003, 'Boundaries of regional rule' (regional assemblies in northern England and changes to council structures), Planning 1525, 27.6.03, p8

Norton, Alan, 1994, 'International handbook of local and regional government', Edward Elgar, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

Nye, Colin, 1996, 'Trick or Treat?', (changes in funding mechanisms for Local Authority capital projects), Surveyor (in Science LIbrary), 25.4.96.

Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (ODPM)
(took over responsibility for local government, planning, housing and regeneration
from the DTLR in May 2002)
- replaced in May 2006 by the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
- website: http://www.odpm.gov.uk
'Council Tax Consultation: Guidelines for local authorities', June 2002,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=7010&heading=e-mail+alert
'Connecting with Communities: Improving communications in local government', July 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=3489&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local Government Finance: Single capital pot - Guidance 2001 - Property performance indicators', July 2002,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=7131&heading=e-mail+alert
'Interpretation Guide to Assess Guidance and Criteria Single Pot Guidance 2002: Part two assessment', July 2002,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=7100&heading=e-mail+alert
'Formula Grant Distribution: A Consultation Paper, July 2002, http://www.local.dtlr.gov.uk\review\consult\index.htm
'Implementing Electronic Government Statements 2002 - Draft Guidance', July 2002,
'Implementing Electronic Government Statements 2002', http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=7560&heading=e-mail+alert
'Process Evaluation of the Negotiation of Pilot Local Public Service Agreements: Final report', August 2002,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=11869&heading=e-mail+alert
'Process Evaluation of the Negotiation of Pilot Local Public Service Agreements: Executive summary', August 2002,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=11868&heading=e-mail+alert
'Consultation paper - Tackling Poor Performance in Local Government', August 2002, http://www.local-regions.odpm.gov.uk/conindex.htm
'The Development of Overview and Scrutiny in Local Government', September 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=12264&heading=e-mail+alert
'Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003', September 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=12270&heading=e-mail+alert
'New Ethical Framework', September 2002, http://www.local-regions.odpm.gov.uk/ethical/index.htm
'Delivering e-Procurement', October 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=12389&heading=e-mail+alert
'Access to Information in Local Government, A policy paper on the current and future framework governing access to information for Local Authorities in England', September 2002, http://www.local-regions.odpm.gov.uk/consult/review/index.htm and also from: ODPM free literature, PO Box 236, Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7NB, tel: (0870) 1226 236, fax: (0870) 1226 237 or email: odpm@twoten.press.net
'Implementing Electronic Government Statements 2002', October 2002,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=12450&heading=e-mail+alert
'The Government's Response to the Transport, Local Government and Regional Affairs Committee's Report on the Draft Local Government Bill', November 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=12810&heading=e-mail+alert
'Consultation of Draft Local Government Legislation: Analysis of consultation responses', November 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=12811&heading=e-mail+alert
'The Development of Overview and Scrutiny in Local Government', October 2002, http://www.local-regions.odpm.gov.uk/ncc/overscrut/index.htm
'Measuring the Cost-Effectiveness of Local Government at the National Aggregate Level: Technical note', November 2002,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=13126&heading=e-mail+alert
'Freedoms and Flexibilities for Local Government', November 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=13191
'The Government's Response to the Transport, Local Government and the Regional Affairs Select Committee's Fourteenth Report on How the Local Government Act 2000 is Working', November 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=13259&heading=e-mail+alert
'Links Between the Finance and Non-Finance Elements of Local Government: Executive summary', November 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=13275&heading=e-mail+alert
'Report of 'Evaluating Local Governance: New Constitutions and Ethics' Survey Findings', December 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=13313&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local Government Act 1972: General disposal consent 2003 and accompanying circular', December 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=13436&heading=e-mail+alert
'Non-Domestic Rates: Guidance on rate reliefs for charities and other non-profit making organisations', December 2002,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=13452&heading=e-mail+alert
'Response to Consultation Exercise: Tackling poor performance in local government', December 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=13510&heading=e-mail+alert
'Continuity or Change? Officers and New Council Constitutions: Research summary', December 2002,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=13564&heading=e-mail+alert
'Continuity or Change? Officers and New Council Constitutions: Research report', December 2002, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=13563&heading=e-mail+alert
ODPM 2003:
'Plans Rationalisation Study Report', February 2003, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=14185&heading=e-mail+alert
'Protocol on central government engagement and intervention in poorly performing local authorities', February 2003, http://www.local-regions.odpm.gov.uk/bestvalue/inspection/protocol.htm
'Capacity building in local government: research on capacity building: research or capacity building needs', March 2003, http://www.local-regions.odpm.gov.uk/capacity/resources/04.htm
'Local Government Strategic Service-Delivery Partnerships and Alternative Service Delivery Models: Market intelligence study', March 2003, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=14427&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local Government Act 1999: Part 1 Best Value and Performance Improvement', March 2003, http://www.local-regions.odpm.gov.uk/bestvalue/circulars/index.htm
'Working with poorly performing Councils', March 2003, http://www.local-regions.odpm.gov.uk/bestvalue/inspection/poorperform/index.htm
'Draft Guidance on the Use of the Proposed General Power to Enable Local Authorities to Charge for Discretionary Services and on the Calculation of Charges', March 2003, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=14617&heading=e-mail+alert
'Accounts and Audit Regulations 2003', March 2003, ttp://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=14616&heading=e-mail+alert
Single Capital Pot Guidance: 2003', April 2003, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=14920&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local Public Service Agreements: Roll out authorities - Final agreements - Summaries', April 2003, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=5092&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local Public Service Agreements: Roll out authorities - Final agreements - Full text', April 2003, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=5091&heading=e-mail+alert
'Capacity building in local government: research on capacity buildings needs', 2003, http://www.local-regions.odpm.gov.uk/capacity/resources/04.htm
'Local e-Government - a survey of local authorities Report', May 2003, http://www.local.odpm.gov.uk/research/crosscut/rprtegov.pdf
'Equality and Diversity in Local Government in England: A Literature Review', May 2003, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=15209&heading=e-mail+alert
'Capacity Building Programme Prospectus', July 2003, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=15941&heading=e-mail+alert
'Strengthening Local Democracy: Making the most of the constitution', July 2003, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=15992&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local Government Balance of Funding Review- Invitation to Submit Papers', July 2003, ODPM Free Literature, PO Box 236
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, LS23 7NB, tel: (0870) 1226 236, fax: (0870) 1226 237
'Reducing Local Authority Plan Requirements', July 2003, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=16137&heading=e-mail+alert
'Capacity Building in Local Government - Research on Capacity Building Needs', August 2003.
'National Strategy for Local Government: Draft for Consultation', August 2003.
'National procurement strategy for local government', 2003, http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_localgov/documents/page/odpm_locgov_023394.hcsp
'Implementing the 2000 Act with Respect to New Council Constitutions and the Ethical Framework: First report', September 2003,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=16551&heading=e-mail+alert
'Policy and procedure guidance to the Boundary Committee for England', 2003, http://www.regions.odpm.gov.uk/boundary/index.htm'
'Comprehensive Performance Assessment 2003-05: Excellent authorities - Recategorisation and freedoms', November 2003,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=17363&heading=e-mail+alert
'Removing Plan Requirements: The modification of legislation requiring certain statutory plans for relevant local authorities', Novembere 2003,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=17567&heading=e-mail+alert
'Comprehensive Performance Assessment for District Authorities', November 2003, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=17610&heading=e-mail+alert
'Government Engagement with Poorly Performing Councils', November 2003, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=17609&heading=e-mail+alert
'Process Evaluation of the Implementation of Electronic Local Government in England - report', November 2003, http://www.local.odpm.gov.uk/research/egovrprt.pdf
'Removing Plan Requirements: The modification of legislation requiring certain statutory plans for relevant local authorities*, November 2003,.
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=17567&heading=e-mail+alert
'LPSA 2G Building on Success, A guide to the second generation of local public service agreements', December 2003, http://www.odpm.gov.uk/lpsa
'Defining e-Government Priority Services and Transformation Outcomes in 2005 for Local Authorities in England', December 2003,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=18048&heading=e-mail+alert
ODPM 2004:
Living Places: Caring for Quality', January 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=18554&heading=e-mail+alert
'Living Places: Caring for Quality - Urban research summary 15', January 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=18553&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local e-government: process evaluation of the implementation of electronic local government in England', 2004, http://www.local.odpm.gov.uk/reseaarch/egovrprt.pdf
'Local Investigations and Determinations of Misconduct Allegations', February 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=18826&heading=e-mail+alert
'Financing New Burdens on Local Authorities: Operation of the requirement for resource transfers', April 2004,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=19617&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local government modernisation agenda', 2004, (ODPM Local and Regional Government Research Unit), 2004, http://www.clrgr.cf.ac.uk/lgma/index.html
'The Future of Local Government', June 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=20218&heading=e-mail+alert
'Memorandum: Poorly performing local authorities', July 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=20511&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local e-Government Partnership Programme', July 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=20539&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local e-Government National Projects', July 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=20538&heading=e-mail+alert
'Balance of Funding - Report', July 2004, http://www.local.odpm.gov.uk/finance/balance/report.pdf
'Local Area Agreements: A prospectus', July 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=20853&heading=e-mail+alert
'The Future of Local Government: Developing a 10-year vision', July 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=20852&heading=e-mail+alert
'Operating the New Council Constitutions in English Local Authorities: A process evaluation', July 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=20863&heading=e-mail+alert
'The Implementation of New Council Constitutions in Alternative Arrangement Authorities', July 2004,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=20861&heading=e-mail+alert
'Are Mayors Measuring Up?', July 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=20860&heading=e-mail+alert
'A Summary of Research Evidence on New Council Constitutions in Local Government', July 2004,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=20859&heading=e-mail+alert
'Providing Indemnities to Relevant Authority Officers and Members: Summary and analysis of responses to the consultation document', July 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=20772&heading=e-mail+alert
'The Use of 2001 Census Data in the 2005-06 Local Government Finance Settlement', July 2004,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=20770&heading=e-mail+alert
'Role of Interim Management in Local Authorities Recovering from Poor Performance', July 2004,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=20671&heading=e-mail+alert
'Code of Conduct for Local Government Employees and Restrictions on Political Activities', August 2004,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=21178&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local Authority Business Growth Incentives: Consultation', August 2004, and at http://www.PlanningResource.co.uk
'The Capacity Building Programme: The facts - A Guide to the Capacity Building Programme', August 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=21221&heading=e-mail+alert
'Review of the Regulatory Framework Governing the Political Activities of Local Government Employees: A Consultation Paper', August 2004, and at http://www.PlanningResource.co.uk
''Government Response to the ODPM Select Committee Report: Local government revenue', October 2004,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=21768&heading=e-mail+alert
'Efficiency Technical Note for Local Government', November 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=22167&heading=e-mail+alert
'Delivering Efficiency in Local Services', November 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=22166&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local Government Finance Settlement 2005-06: Data consultation', November 2004, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=22170&heading=e-mail+alert
'Learning from the Local Government Modernisation Agenda Evaluation Programme', December 2004.
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=22489&heading=e-mail+alert
'The Role of Political Mentors in Local Authorities Recovering from Poor Performance', December 2004,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=22577&heading=e-mail+alert
ODPM 2005:
'Vibrant Local Leadership', January 2005, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=23158&heading=e-mail+alert
'Delivering Efficiency in Local Services: Further guidance', January 2005,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=23155&heading=e-mail+alert
'Efficiency Technical Note for Local Government', February 2005,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=23190&heading=e-mail+alert
'Local Government White Paper Implementation: Summary of progress', March 2005, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=23826&heading=e-mail+alert
'Meta Evaluation of the Local Government Modernisation Agenda: Service improvement in local government', March 2005,
http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=23897&heading=e-mail+alert
'Evaluation of the Well-Being Power: Evaluation framework - March 2005', March 2005, http://www.info4local.gov.uk/searchreport.asp?id=24030&heading=e-mail+alert
'Evaluation of Local Public Service Agreements', 2005, http;//www.odpm.gob.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_control/documents/contentsservetemplate/odpm_index/hcst?n=5163&1=4
'Formative Evaluation of the take-up and implementation of the Well-Being Power, 2003=2006'. 2005,
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm/odpm-localgov/documents/page//odpm_locgov 036964.pdf
'Meta Evaluation of the Local Government Modernisation Agenda', June 2005,
http://www.odpm.gov.uk/intradoc-cgi/nph-idc_cgi?qckQuery=meta+evaluation+of+t...
'Consultation document on options for change to the formula grant system', July 2005.
'Changes to the regulation of local authorities through consent requirements', July 2005, (consultation period 20 July - 14 October 2005), http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_control/documents/contentservertemplate/odpm_index.hcst?n=1718&l=1
'A process evaluation of the negotation of pilot Local Area Agreements', 2005, http://www.odpm.gov.uk/stellent/groups/odpm_localgov/documents/page/odpm_locgov_038386.pdf
'The Greater London Authority: Consultation Paper', November 2005, http://www.odpm.gov.uk/index.asp?id=1161897
'Lyons Inquiry into local government - consultation paper and interim report', December 2005
ODPM 2006:
‘Proposed Amendments to Existing Business Rates Appeals Regulations’, January 2006.
'Local Area Agreements: Enabling Measures', February 2006.
‘Local Area Agreements: Guidance for round three and refresh of rounds one and two’, March 2006.
‘All Our Futures: The challenges for local governance in 2015’, April 2006.

Osborne, Stephen P & McLaughlin, Kate, 2004, 'The Cross-Cutting Review of the Voluntary Sector: Where Next for Local Government- Voluntary Sector Relationships? Regional Studies 38 (5), July, p571, http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk/link.asp?id=UW2VAUENR6GCHMEU

Osmotherley, E.B.C, 1995, 'Guide to the Local Ombudsman Service' (looseleafl with updating service), Pitman, London.

Papas, Christine, 2005, 'Peer review pay dividends', (changes in local authority audit exercises), Planning 1651, 13.1.06, p17
Papas, Christine, 2006, ‘Cities reject mayoral notion’ (plans for elected mayors), Planning 1658, 3.3.06, p8

Percy-Smith, J, 1994, 'Submissons to the Commission on Aspects of Local Democracy', Commission on Local Democracy, London.
Percy-Smith, Janie & Leach, Robert, 2002, 'Local governance in Britain', Palgrave.
Percy-Smith, Janie with Burden, Tom; Darlow, Alison; Dowson, Lynne; Hawtin, Murray & Ladi, Stella, 2002, 'Promoting change through research: the impact of research on local government', Leeds Metropolitan University for the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York Publishing Services, York, ISBN 1 84263 088 1, http://www.jrf.org.uk/bookshops/details.asp?pubID=467

Pickstock, Alan, 1997, 'Getting to grips with governance', Public Service and Local Government', November.

Pinfield, Graham, 1999, 'Local sustainability/'quality of life' indicators', BURISA 139, August.

Planning Officers Society, 1999, 'Getting Started in Best Value', POS, available from Jo Battye, Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council, tel. (01226) 772149 / 772627.

Plummer, John, 1994, 'The Governance Gap: Quangos and Accountability', LGC Communications, London.

Potter, David, 2000, 'Who knows best for the local community?' (a possible greater role for parish councils), Town and Country Planning 69 (7/8), July/August.

Power, Anne & Bergin, Emmet, 2000, 'Neighbourhood Management', free from the Centre for the Analysis of Social Exclusion, London School of Economics, tel. (020) 7955 6679, January.

Pratchett, Lawrence & Wilson, David, 1996, 'Local Democracy and Local Government', Macmillan, London.
Pratchett, Lawrence, (ed), 1999, 'Renewing local democracy?: The modernisation agenda in British local government', Local Government Studies 25 (4), Winter.

Public Sector Management Research Centre, 1992, 'Parish Councils in England', (Department of the Environment; former), HMSO, London.

Ranson, S; Jones, G & Walsh, K (eds), 1985, 'Between Centre and Locality: the Politics of Public Policy', Allen & Unwin, London.

Ranson, Stewart & Stewart, John, 1994, 'Management for the Public Domain: Rnabling the Learning Society', Macmillan, London.

Ralph, Sam, 2000, 'Partnering is no Norfolk Turkey' (improving service delivery through Best Value principles in Norfolk), Surveyor, 31.8.00.

Rao, Nirmala, 1993, 'Managing Change: Councillors and the New Local Government', Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York..
Rao, Nirmala & Young, Ken, 1995, 'Competition, Contracts and Change: the Local Authority Experience of CCT', LGC Communications.
Rao, Nirmala, 2000, 'Reviving Local Democracy - New Labour, new politics?', The Policy Press, Bristol, ISBN 1 86134 218 7, (Hb) / 1 86134 232 2, (pb)

Rashid, Noorzaman, 1999, 'Managing Performance in Local Government', Kogan Paul, London N1, April.

Reeds, Jon, 2001, 'Privatisation takes centre stage again' (pressures of Best Value reports), Planning 1416, 27.4.01, p13

Regional Futures Network, Regional Futures, tel. (01242) 266776.
- website: http://www.regionalfutures.org.uk
'Connecting Regional and Local: Will it all End in Tiers?', 2003.
'Improving regional to local connections', 2003, http://www.regionalfutures.org.uk

Richards, Sam, 1999, 'Local Government Futures', Paper presented to the 1999 Town and Country Planning Summer School, available at http://www.planningsummerschool.com/

Roberts, V; Russell, H; Harding A & Parkinson, M, 1995, 'Public/Private voluntary Partnerships in Local Government', Local Government Management Board, Luton.

Rogers, Steve, 2001, 'Replacing one poor indicator with another isn't progress' (on Best Value performance indicators), 'eg' (University of Westminster) 7 (3), March.

Rose, Peter, 1997, 'The way to keep the customer satisfied', Planning 1244, 14.11.97.
Rose, Peter, 1998, 'Putting the finger on quality control', Planning 1291, 23.10.98.

Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, 2005, ''Asset Management in Local Authorities', April, http://www.rics.org/Property/Propertymanagement/AssetManagementinLocalAuthori...

Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI), 41 Botolph Lane, London EC3R 8DL
tel. (020) 7929 9494, fax. (020) 7929 9490, email: online@rtpi.org.uk:
- website: http://www.rtpi.org.uk:
'Managing in a planning and development environment', available from Vaughan Galt and Jeff Webb, Department of Economics and Politics, Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham NG1 4BU, tel. (0115) 941 8418, fax. (0115) 942 6829, email: Vaughan.Galt@ntu.ac.uk or Jeffrey.Webb@ntu.ac.uk
*'The local delivery of planning services: A summary of the Commissioned Study', commissioned from Spawforth Urban Regeneration and Planning Ltd., 1996 (OFL).
*The Role of Planning in Local Government', (written by Robert Cowan), 1999, (OFL on 6.5.99) and available at http://www.rtpi.org.uk/policy pamphlet GP5511.COW
'We Can Do Better: Report of the Modernising Local Government Think Tank', ISBN 1 902311 31 0, December 2001, £10 including postage and packing, and via the RTPI website.

Rydin, Yvonne, 1993, 'The British Planning System: An Introduction', Macmillan, (2nd edition), GP5511.RYD

Samuels, Alec, 2002, 'A Local Authority Development Company', Journal of Planning and Environment Law, January,

Saunders, Jamie, 2003, 'What local government is for?', 'eg' (University of Westminster) 9 (6), June/July, pp2-3

Scott, Ros, 2002, 'Local government must develop closer working relationships with transport providers', Local Transport Today 347, 15.8.02, p12

Select Committee on Relations between Central and Local Government Funding: Rebuilding Trust', HMSO Paper 97, July 1996.

Sharp, Liz & Connelly, Stephen, 2000, 'Is community planning a policy milestone or millstone?', 'eg' (University of Westminster) 6 (9), October.

Skelcher, Chris & Davis, Howard, 1995, 'Opening the Boardroom Door: Membership of Local Appointed Bodies', LGC Communications

Slack, Anthony, 1995, 'Probity in Planning', Report of Proceedings, Town and Country Planning Summer School, University of Exeter, September 1995, RTPI, London.
Slack, Anthony, 1999, 'Looking back to face the future' (planning's progress since the 1974 Local Government Reorganisation), Planning 1312, 2.4.99.

Smith, Geoffrey, Hender, Derrick & Kett, David, 1993, 'Essential Local Government,' LGC Communications, Tonbridge, Kent.

SOLACE (Society of Local Authority Chief Executives
- website: http://www.solace.org.uk:
'Partnership: the Power of Community Initiative: Getting the Most out of Local Government', SOLACE, Liverpool, 1998.
Best value and sustainability checklist', 2000. (on the SOLACE website)

Sorabji, Dick, 2004, 'Councils primed to deliver' (local government and improved service delivery), Regeneration & Renewal. 9.1.04, p14
Sorabji, Dick, 2005, 'The Accidental renaissance of local government', Local Econom 20 (1), February, p6, http://journalsonline.tandf.co.uk/link.asp?id=TG854UAVNX05Q8N3

Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities, 2002, 'Prosperity for All', available from Frances Foster, Special Interest Group of Municipal Authorities, tel. (01226) 773163, August.

Steele, J, 1995, 'Public access to Information: An Evaluation of theLocal Government (Access to Information) Act 1985', Policy Stuvdies Institute, London.

Stevenson, Mark, 2000, 'Getting the Right Balance - three scenarios on the future of local governance', LA, London, tel. (020) 7664 3239, November 2000, and at http://www.lga.gov.uk/lga/blg/scenarios.pdf

Stewart, John & Stoker, G., (eds.), 1989 & 1991, 'The Future of Local Government', Macmillan, London.
Stewart, John (ed.), ?1991, 'Understanding the Management of Local Government' Longman, Harlow, Essex.
Stewart, John, 1993, 'The Conditions of Local Choice', George Allen & Unwin, London
Stewart, John & Stoker, G, 1995, 'Local Government in the 1990s', Macmillan, London.
Stewart, John, et al., 1995, 'The Quango State', Commission for Local Democracy', Research Report 10.
Stewart, John, 2001, 'Consider community role before revising structures' (implications of the new Local Government Act), Urban Environment Today, 15.2.01.

Stoker, Gerry, 1986, 'The Future of Local Government', Macmillan, London.
Stoker, Gerry, 1991, 'The Politics of Local Government', (2nd edition), Macmillan, London
Stoker, Gerry (ed.), 1999, 'The New Management of British Local Governance', Macmillan, London.
Stoker, Gerry (ed.), 2000, 'The New Politics of British Local Governance', Macmillan, London.
Stoker, Gerry & Travers, Tony, 2001, 'A New Account? Choices in Local Government Finance', Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York, tel. (01904) 629241, ISBN 1 84263 016 4

Stookes, Paul, 2003, 'The power to have your say, or why the Aarhus Convention could give wellbeing a shot in the arm', 'eg' (promoting local sustainable development) (University of Westminster), 9 (1), January, pp6-7

Stott, Martin, 2001, 'Goodbye to old certainties' (community strategies and planning and economic development practitioners), Town and Country Planning 70 (1), January.

Sustainable Development Commission
(formed in Autumn 2000 from the merger of the British Government Panel on Sustainable Development and
the UK Round Table on Sustainable Development),
5th Floor, Romney House, Tufton Street, London SW1P 3RA, tel. (020) 7944 4950, fax. (020) 7944 4959,
- website: http://www.sd-commission.gov.uk
'Preparatory reports available from tel. (020) 7944 4964 or at http://www.sd-commission.gov.uk/events.studies/index.htm
'Mainstreaming Sustainable Regeneration - a call to Action', December 2003, http://www.sd-commission.gov.uk
'Sharing the value: a sustainable approach to the modernisation agenda', January 2005, at http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/news/resource_download.php?attach_id=NX77JQO-FTGHRA4-F0FJ2G8-EUX354G

Sutcliffe, Mark, 1999, 'Service culture' (best value and cultural strategies), Leisure Management, November/December, pp50-51.

Tanburn, Sarah, 1998, 'Connections of the Herts' (Hertfordshire CC's attempts to use the internet to enhance service delivery and citizen involvement), Municipal Journal, 16.10.98.

Taylor, Derek & Evans, Bob, 2002, 'Wishful thinking: what will local sustainable development look like and will modernising help?', 'eg' (University of Westminster) 8 (1), January, pp11-13.

Taylor, Eddy, 2005, 'Is comprehensive performance assessment a tool for achieving sustainable development in local government?', 'eg' (promoting local sustainable development) (University of Westminster) 11 (1), January/February

Technical Officers' Group (TAG), 1999, 'The TAG Cabinet Toolbox' (guide to cabinet-style local government), South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council, tel. (0191) 427 1717, email: doug.pigg@s-tyneisde-mbc.gov.uk

*The Committee on Standards in Public Life (the Nolan Committee), 1997, 'Standards in Public Life; Standards of Conduct in Local Government in England, Wales and Scotland', The Stationery Office, London.

The Countryside Agency, 2005, 'Community Engagement and Local Leadership: The role for parish and town councils

The Home Office, London
- website: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/
'Civic Pioneers: Local People, Local Government, Working Together to Make Life Better', March 2005,
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/docs4/civicpioneers_0223.pdf
'Together we can', 2005, http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/comrace/cvil/index.html

The Rural Group of Labour MPs - publications available from
Cathie Hewitt, Room 517a, 7 Millbank, London SW1P 3JA, tel. (020) 7664 3131:
'Equity is the Issue - Delivering to Rural Communities - The Case for Fairer Local Government Funding', November 1998.
'Serving Rural Communities - A Guide to the Best Practice of English Local Authorities', February 2000.

The Scottish Executive, Edinburgh
- website: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
'Renewing Local Democracy: The Next Steps - Summary of Issues and Responses Received', October 2002, and at http://www.scotland.gov.uk

The Scottish Office (former), Edinburgh:
'Report of the Commission on Local Government and the Scottish Parliament' (McIntosh Report), 1999.
The Scottish Office (former), Edinburgh: Scottish Office Development Department Planning Advice Notes:
PAN 47: Developing the Relationship between Local Authorities and Community Councils, 1996.

The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh
- website: http://www.scottish.parliament.uk
'Renewing Local Democracy', January 2003, and on the website.

The Welsh Office, Cardiff (superseded in 1999 by the National Assembly for Wales): other publications:
'The Role of Community and Town Councils in Wales' (Consultation paper), 1992.

Thomas, Huw, 1999, 'Set the standard' (survey of how local authorities are handling Best Value), Planning 1336, 17.9.99.

Ticherlar, M., 1998, 'Evaluating performance indicators: Current trends in local government', Local Government Studies 24 (32), pp29-35

Town and Country Planning Association, 2004, 'Towards Land Value Taxation for Local Government', TCPA, London, tel. (020) 7930 8903

Travers, Tony; Biggs, S, G; Hebbert, M & Burnham, J, 1991, 'The Government of London', Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York.
Travers, Tony et al, 1993, 'The Impact of Population Size on Local Authority Costs and Effectiveness', Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York.
Travers, Tony et al, 1995, 'Joint Working Between Local Authorities: Experience from the Metropolitan Areas', LGC Communications, London.
Travers, Tony, 1997, 'The New Government of London', Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York.
Travers, Tony, 1998, 'Change for local government: a commentary on the government's proposals for local authority finance', York Publishing Services.

Tuxworth, Ben, 2001, 'Despatch from Fledgling Town Council: it's best value review time', 'eg' (University of Westminster) 7 (6), June.

UK Government:
'The Governance of Public Bodies: A Progress Report', The Stationery Office, London, February 1997.
*'Local Leadership, Local Choice' Command Paper, ISBN 9-10-142982-7 (includes the draft Local Government (Organisation and Standards) Bill, TSO, March 1999.
'Local Government Act 1999' (Paving legislation for Best Value and repeal of compulsory competitive tendering), TSO, tel. (0345) 023474, July 1999.
'Strong Local Leadership - Quality Public Services', TSO, London, 2001. ISBN 0 10 153272 5, £18.75
'The Local Government Bill', November 2002, http://www.publications.parliament.uk

UK Local Government Alliance for International Development, 2000, 'Making government work for poor people', UKLGAID, email: marksheldrake@international.u-net.com

University of the West of England and the Office for Public Management, 'Cross Cutting Issues Affecting Local Government', DETR Publications Sales Centre, Goldthorpe, Rotherham, January 1999. (Summary available from David Purdy, 5/C5, DETR, Eland House, Bressenden Place, Victoria, London SW1E 5DU, and c.f. website: http://www.detr.gov.uk

Vince, R & Broussine, M, 2000, 'Rethinking Organisatonal Learning in Local Government', Local Government Studies 26 (1), pp15-30.

Walker, B. & Davis, H., 1999, 'Perspectives on contractual relationships and the move to best value in local authorities', Local Government Studies 25 (2), pp16-37.

Walker, Ben & Tuxworth, Ben, 2004, 'Catchy tones in the town halls', (Forum for the Future) Green Futures 46, May/June, pp26-30

Walker, David, 2000, 'Living with ambiguity: The relationship between central and local government', York Publishing Services. ISBN 1 84263 001 6.
Walker, David, 2002, 'In praise of centralism: a critique of the new localism', Catalyst Forum, London.

Ward, Charles, 1999, 'Reform may hurt planning' (on the DETR 'Local Leadership, Local Choice' proposals), Planning 1316, 30.4.99.

Warwick Business School, 1999, 'Improving Local Public Services: Interim Evaluation of the Best Value Pilot Programme', (former) Department of the Environment Transport and the Regions, London.

Welch, R, 2002, 'Legitimacy of rural local government in the new governance environment', (Elsevier Science) Journal of Rural Studies 18 (4), October, pp443-459, http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=GatewayURL&_origin=CONTENTS&_method=citationSearch&_piikey=S0743016702000505&_version=1&md5=b3922bf98de3c25662ef4179b30ebe14

Wetenhall, Lynn, 2001, 'Doing the job properly: how to nurture new ways of joined-up thinking', 'eg' (promoting local sustainable development) (University of Westminster) 7 (8), August/September, pp4-8.

*Whitford-Jackson, Pamela, 1999, 'New Management Structures in Local Government:A Personal View', ICSA Publishing in association with LGC Communications, London, February.

Widdicombe, D ("The Widdicombe Report"), 1986, 'The Conduct of Local Authority Business: Report (Cmnd. 9797), 'Research Volumes' (Cmnd. 9798, 9799, 9800 & 9081), HMSO, London. 'Government Response to the Report' (Cmnd 433), HMSO, London.

Williams, Alan, 1999, 'Bold moves' (moves in the London Borough of Barnet to keep the council in touch with the people), Municipal Journal, 8.1.99, pp12-13.

Williams, Andy, 1995, 'UK Government and Politics', (Chapter 10: Local Government), Heinemann, London.

Williams, Chris, 1995, 'New riders for the Superhighway', Planning 1106, 17.2.95.

Williams, Chris, 2001, 'It's Local Government, Jim, But Not As We Know It', Town and Country Planning Summer School, University of Exeter, September, http://www.planningsummerschool.com/main_site/planningpapers.html

Williams, Lesley, 2000, 'Corporate involvement strategies - Best Value meets community planning', Special Section: Participation and Planning, Town and Country Planning 69 (5), May.

Williams, P, 2002, 'The Competent Boundary Spanner', Public Administration 80 (1), pp103-124.

Willow, Carolyne, 1997, 'Hear, Hear': Promoting Children and Young Peoples' Democratic Participation in local government', Local Government Information Unit, London.

Wilson, David, 1997, 'In search of clarity and probity', (Nolan Committee), Planning 1229, 1.8.97.
Wilson, David, & Game, Chris, 1998, 'Local Government in the United Kingdom', (2nd edition), Macmillan, London. JS3091.L6

Wilson, J., 1999, 'From CCT to best value: Some evidence and observations', Local Government Studies 25 (2), Summer, pp38-52.

Winkley, Rob, 2002, 'A private confidence trick?', (private contract to run public services in Westminster), Planning 1483, 23.8.02, p8

Wright, Charles, 1998, 'A Value beyond Tenderness' (Best Value), (Forum for the Future) Green Futures, November/December.

Young, Barbara, 1999, 'Managing the way to best value', Municipal Journal, 12.2.99, pp20-21.

Young, Ken, 1984, 'Metropolitan Government: the development of the concept of reality', in Leach, S, (ed.), 1984, 'The Future of Metropolitan Government', Institute of Local Government Studies, University of Birmingham.
Young, Ken, 1990, 'The Politics of Local Government since Widdicombe', Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York.

Young, Ken & Rao, Nirmala, 1994, 'Coming to terms with Change: the Local Government Councillor' in 1993', LGC Communications/Joseph Rowntree Foundation, York.
Young, Ken, et al., 1996, 'In Search of Community Identity', York Publishing Services. York.

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