What is “new municipalism”, and can it really combat austerity?

What is “new municipalism”, and can it really combat austerity?

by Jonny Ball

April 8, 2019

The Preston Model is cited as a prime example of “new municipalism” as it attempts to re-localize services and cash flows and equalize economic opportunities.

Publication date: 2019-04-08

Parent publication: New Statesman

Publication URL: https://www.newstatesman.com/spotlight/2019/04/what-new-municipalism-and-can-it-really-combat-austerity?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=SocialSignIn

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