Aims of CLPS
Building on its experience in research and consultancy work, the Centre for Local Policy Studies aims to develop its role as a Research Centre making a significant contribution to academic and policy developments in local governance, democracy, equalities and social exclusion at a national level. The Centre will achieve this over the next five years by
- Expanding and developing its academic output through books and refereed journals
- Focusing on projects of national and/or international significance
- Maintaining and developing academic and local policy networks
- Developing income generation through research grants and consultancy
- Developing support to researchers and research students
- Developing short courses/ opportunities for continuing professional development
- Building our reputation through national/international networks
- Developing the existing CLPS web-site to enhance the work of the Centre
