About the Local and Regional Government Research Unit

The Local and Regional Government Research Unit provides professional social research support and advice on a wide range of local and regional government issues. Father information about the work of the unit is contained in this section

The Local and Regional Government Research Programme contributes research-based information for policy development and evaluation on the major elements of local government and regional governance. Details of the six main research themes can be found in this section.

The research programme newsletter details forthcoming and recently completed research projects. Expressions of interest from potential tenderers are invited for forthcoming research.