Working with democratically elected councillors: Reflections on research engagement in local government

We conclude from these experiences that research with councillors and building their capability to use research evidence in their work requires sustained, flexible, and relational approaches that are responsive to the political and organisational realities of local government.

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Public Health in Practice
Published
2025-12-11
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhip.2025.100701
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Educational Assessment and Improvement
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Working with democratically elected councillors: Reflections on research engagement in local government

Edward M. Brown, James Woodall, Andrew Passey
Public Health in Practice
Educational Assessment and Improvement
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Working with democratically elected councillors: Reflections on research engagement in local government

Edward M. Brown, James Woodall, Andrew Passey
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Abstract

We conclude from these experiences that research with councillors and building their capability to use research evidence in their work requires sustained, flexible, and relational approaches that are responsive to the political and organisational realities of local government.

Public Health in PracticeVol. 11
Wakefield College (GB), Leeds Beckett University (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 64%
Educational Assessment and Improvement
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