Research projects

A Study into Local Authority Charging for Non-Residential Social Care Services in Wales (2008 - 09)

Description
A review of the existing pattern of charges levied by Welsh local authorities for non-residential social care services and assessment of options for introducing more consistency into charging for these services across Wales.

The Business Case for Linkage Plus (2007 - 09)

Description
The research analysed the costs and benefits of a number of linkage plus pilot schemes across England and found that there are benefits to both taxpayers and older people from an holistic approach to service delivery, in which the voluntary and statutory sectors work together to improve access, remove duplication and overlap and share resources.

Small parties: influence and effect on democratic engagement and local politics (2006 - 09)

Description
Small parties are a vital way for local citizens to signal discontent to the local political elite, pursue a single-issue cause, focus on local concerns and enhance political accountability and engagement.

The democratic anchorage of governance networks in Europe (2006 - 08)

Description
The project will assist policy makers, public service managers, and citizens to develop the democratic aspects of their approaches to collaborative decision-making and service delivery. It is also linked to advanced training for PhD students in Europe (see PhD web pages).

Accountability impacts of the Local Government Modernisation Agenda (2003 - 07)

Description
This study analysed the accountability impact of the reforms of English local government since 1997. The project formed part of a long-term meta-evaluation of the Local Government Modernisation Agenda (LGMA).
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