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New localism and the management of regeneration

Lookup NU author(s): Dr Jon Coaffee

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Abstract

Purpose - Aims to unpack the development and subsequent growth in the UK of so-called new localism concepts and policies post-1997. Design/methodology/approach - Highlights both the political rhetoric and the practical applications of such policies. In this context, introduces the articles in this special issue which focus on various dimensions of new localism-style policy, predominantly in the UK, but provide a series of arguments and illustrate a number of contradictions that are equally applicable in many Western countries. Findings - Tension exists between centralising focus and constructing prescribed policy at national state level, and decentralising power and responsibility to a more inclusive group of stakeholders in order to develop increasingly nuanced and locally specific sets of regeneration priorities and outcomes. Originality/value - The articles in this special issue illuminate a number of lessons for regeneration practitioners and managers, and for academics engaged in research and evaluation of public sector policy. © Emerald Group Publishing Limited.

Publication metadata

Author(s): Coaffee J

Publication type: Review

Publication status: Published

Journal: International Journal of Public Sector Management

Year: 2005

Volume: 18

Issue: 2

Pages: 108-113

Print publication date: 01/01/2005

ISSN (print): 0951-3558

ISSN (electronic): 1758-6666

URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/09513550510584937

DOI: 10.1108/09513550510584937

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