Based on extensive research and interviews (over 300 in total) with local decision makers in two pairs of cities in England and France: Lille and Leeds; Rennes and Southampton, this book is an invaluable resource for students and professionals

Alistair Cole is Professorial Research Fellow at Cardiff University. His many publications include Franco German Relations, French Politics and Society, and Francois Mitterand: A study in political leadership.
Peter John is Anniversary Reader in Politics, Birkbeck College, University of London. He chaired the Political Studies Association Research Sub-Committee, 1999-2000, and worked closely with the Economic and Social Research Council as an adviser. He is the author of Analysing Public Policy.

1. The Age of Governance
2. Local Politics and Policy-making in England
3. Local Politics and Policy-making in France
4. The Governance of Local Economic Development in England and France
5. The Governance of Education in England and France
6. Governing British Cities
7. Governing French Cities
8. Local Governance in England and France