John Fenwick is Emeritus Professor of Public Management and Leadership at Newcastle Business School, UK.Lorraine Johnston is Associate Professor in Public Leadership at Newcastle Business School, UK, where she leads the Public Policy & Public Management (3PM) Research Interest Group.

... a short, interesting, accessible and authoritative book on leadership in local government in England....a publication that sets the debate about leadership in both historical and international contexts.

• Chapter 1. Introduction and Scope of the Book;Chapter 2. Local Administration or Local Leadership? A Brief History; Chapter 3. Leaders Before their Time;Chapter 4. Elected Mayors as Local Leaders?;Chapter 5. Leading Economic Growth; Chapter 6. Leaders, Regions and Places;Chapter 7. The Role of Elected Mayors: Findings and Analysis;Chapter 8. Conclusion

John Fenwick is Emeritus Professor of Public Management and Leadership at Newcastle Business School, UK.Lorraine Johnston is Associate Professor in Public Leadership at Newcastle Business School, UK, where she leads the Public Policy & Public Management (3PM) Research Interest Group.

... a short, interesting, accessible and authoritative book on leadership in local government in England....a publication that sets the debate about leadership in both historical and international contexts.

• Chapter 1. Introduction and Scope of the Book;Chapter 2. Local Administration or Local Leadership? A Brief History; Chapter 3. Leaders Before their Time;Chapter 4. Elected Mayors as Local Leaders?;Chapter 5. Leading Economic Growth; Chapter 6. Leaders, Regions and Places;Chapter 7. The Role of Elected Mayors: Findings and Analysis;Chapter 8. Conclusion

John Fenwick is Emeritus Professor of Public Management and Leadership at Newcastle Business School, UK.Lorraine Johnston is Associate Professor in Public Leadership at Newcastle Business School, UK, where she leads the Public Policy & Public Management (3PM) Research Interest Group.

... a short, interesting, accessible and authoritative book on leadership in local government in England....a publication that sets the debate about leadership in both historical and international contexts.

• Chapter 1. Introduction and Scope of the Book;Chapter 2. Local Administration or Local Leadership? A Brief History; Chapter 3. Leaders Before their Time;Chapter 4. Elected Mayors as Local Leaders?;Chapter 5. Leading Economic Growth; Chapter 6. Leaders, Regions and Places;Chapter 7. The Role of Elected Mayors: Findings and Analysis;Chapter 8. Conclusion