http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/index.aspx?RelatedItemsList_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/2013/ways-knowing.aspx This diverse inter-disciplinary project will draw together different perspectives produced through collaborative research generating a range of resources aimed at different audiences to inform the development of creative and reflexive collaborative practice. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:14:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/2013/ways-knowing.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/2013/community-governance-context-decentralisation.aspx This review will explore why these crucial concerns remain unresolved and consider creative responses to issues of demand, mobilisation, equity and risk. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:13:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/2013/community-governance-context-decentralisation.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/2013/towards-transformative-co-production-in-local-public-services.aspx This review explore the tensions in thinking about co-production as a substitutive response to austerity and consider when, where and how citizens and professionals can work together to deliver transformation in local public services. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:14:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/2013/towards-transformative-co-production-in-local-public-services.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/shrinking-the-state.aspx This three year project will analyse the UK Coalition Government's major reform of 'arm's length bodies' (ALBs – often called 'quangos'). Quangos are a frequent focus for public, political and media criticism, regarded as unaccountable, wasteful, and self-serving. But they are also indispensible to modern government, preventing ministers from becoming overloaded, bringing expert advice and management to complex policy issues, and undertaking regulatory and quasi-judicial tasks that need to be politically independent. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:30:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/shrinking-the-state.aspx govsoc http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/integrated-public-service-budgets.aspx This research, examines and establishes the costs and benefits of aligning or pooling budgets across activities, services, and organisations. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:26:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/integrated-public-service-budgets.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/impact-local-authorities-supplying-legal-services-nhs-trusts.aspx This research, undertaken by Dr Peter Watt, examines the business case for such provision and the legal issues that arise in working in such a way. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:26:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/impact-local-authorities-supplying-legal-services-nhs-trusts.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/local-authority-charging-non-residential-social-care-services-wales.aspx A review of the existing pattern of charges levied by Welsh local authorities for non-residential social care services and assessment of options for introducing more consistency into charging for these services across Wales. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:26:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/local-authority-charging-non-residential-social-care-services-wales.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/business-case-linkage-plus.aspx The research analysed the costs and benefits of a number of linkage plus pilot schemes across England and found that there are benefits to both taxpayers and older people from an holistic approach to service delivery, in which the voluntary and statutory sectors work together to improve access, remove duplication and overlap and share resources. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:26:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/business-case-linkage-plus.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/small-parties.aspx Small parties are a vital way for local citizens to signal discontent to the local political elite, pursue a single-issue cause, focus on local concerns and enhance political accountability and engagement. Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:12:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/small-parties.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/democratic-anchorage-governance-networks-europe.aspx The project will assist policy makers, public service managers, and citizens to develop the democratic aspects of their approaches to collaborative decision-making and service delivery. It is also linked to advanced training for PhD students in Europe (see PhD web pages). Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:07:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/democratic-anchorage-governance-networks-europe.aspx http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/accountability-impacts-modernisation-agenda.aspx This study analysed the accountability impact of the reforms of English local government since 1997. The project formed part of a long-term meta-evaluation of the Local Government Modernisation Agenda (LGMA). Fri, 05 Aug 2011 14:07:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/government-society/departments/local-government-studies/research/projects/accountability-impacts-modernisation-agenda.aspx