Intervention or Persuasion? Strategies for Turnaround of Poorly-Performing Councils |
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| Authors: | Dave Turner Chris Skelcher Philip Whiteman Michael Hughes Pauline Jas |
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| Institution: | Dave Turner is a Senior Research Associate in the Centre for Local and Regional Government Research, Cardiff Business School, Cardiff University.;Chris Skelcher is Professor of Local Government Studies, Institute of Local Government Studies, School of Public Policy, The University of Birmingham.;Philip Whiteman and Pauline Jas are Lecturers Institute of Local Government Studies, School of Public Policy, The University of Birmingham.;Michael Hughes is Deputy Director at the Institute of Local Government Studies, School of Public Policy, The University of Birmingham. |
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| Abstract: | This article provides early results from a long-term evaluation of the turnaround strategies by poorly-performing local authorities in England. The history and theory behind central government interventions into local government is reviewed, focusing on the Comprehensive Performance Assessment (CPA). The journeys taken by 10 local authorities, after being labelled as 'poor' or 'weak', are described and these responses are located within the literature on theories of turnaround and public sector service improvement. The authors conclude by setting out a research agenda for the future. |
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