Abstract
Aims of document:
• Consider opportunities for devolution to localities within Scotland arising in the post-Smith Commission environment as the Scotland Bill works its way through the UK parliament.
• Identify emerging narratives and initiatives for local autonomy in different parts of Scotland, particularly Scotland’s cities – and how they differ from those south of the border.
• Assess the potential benefits and risks of possible mechanisms for greater local autonomy and flexibility.
• Set Scottish and UK local government in international comparative context.
• Consider opportunities for devolution to localities within Scotland arising in the post-Smith Commission environment as the Scotland Bill works its way through the UK parliament.
• Identify emerging narratives and initiatives for local autonomy in different parts of Scotland, particularly Scotland’s cities – and how they differ from those south of the border.
• Assess the potential benefits and risks of possible mechanisms for greater local autonomy and flexibility.
• Set Scottish and UK local government in international comparative context.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Glasgow |
| Publisher | Scottish Cities Knowledge Centre |
| Publication status | Published - Jul 2015 |