Janice Morphet Livres

The book offers a comprehensive analysis of local government reforms initiated by New Labour since 1997, exploring the impact of these changes on governance and public service delivery. It examines key policies, structures, and the evolving role of local authorities, highlighting both successes and challenges faced throughout the reform process. By integrating case studies and empirical data, it provides insights into the effectiveness of these reforms and their implications for future local governance.

Focusing on spatial planning's impact on urban development and local governance, this book explores how effective planning can facilitate major changes like urban extensions and redevelopment. It outlines the essential elements for successful delivery and introduces project management techniques relevant to spatial planning. The concluding sections offer insights into future trends and challenges in the field, making it a comprehensive resource for understanding the evolving landscape of spatial planning.

The book explores the significant changes in planning post-2010, focusing on national infrastructure project delivery and the implications of the Localism Act 2011, particularly in neighborhood planning. It also examines the transition from regional plans to strategic sub-regional approaches adopted by combined local authorities, emphasizing their impact on functional economic areas.

The book provides an in-depth analysis of outsourcing in the UK public sector, tracing its evolution since the mid-1970s. It examines various service sectors and scales, highlighting the significant influence outsourcing has had on ideology, policy narratives, and public expectations today. Through comprehensive research, it reveals how outsourcing has shaped contemporary public service delivery and the perceptions surrounding it.

Focusing on the intricacies of Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs) in England and Wales, this book delves into the essential processes of planning, obtaining consent, and executing these large-scale projects. It provides insights into the regulatory framework and practical considerations involved, making it a valuable resource for professionals in infrastructure development and policy-making.

The book explores the evolution of the EU as a divisive topic within the UK, highlighting how disengagement from European influences has affected public policy-making. It delves into the political practices surrounding this issue and examines the resulting implications for depoliticisation within both government and the civil service, providing insights into the broader impact of these dynamics on British governance.

Written by an experienced author and widely respected academic, this valuable book asks whether the planning system is to blame for the frequent criticism it receives and discusses the ways in which management theories, tools and techniques can be applied to planning.

Janice Morphet sets out and analyses the key components of infrastructure delivery in Britain, both at national and neighbourhood level, situating this within international, European and domestic economic, territorial and social policy.

Takes a long term view on the range of institutional and operational options available to the UK, EU and other international institutions seeking to influence Brexit negotiations and outcomes.

This topical book explores how the public perception of the UK decentralized governments has changed during the pandemic and uses case studies to discuss the actions taken by central government to undermine the devolution settlement, making a vital contribution to the future options for the UK within the context of Brexit and what follows.