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Professor Catherine Durose
BA (Hons), MA (Research), PhD, SFHEA

Professor of Public Policy, Co-Director of the Heseltine Institute of Public Policy Practice and Place
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Publications

Selected publications

  1. Gendering Discretion: Why Street-Level Bureaucracy Needs a Gendered Lens (Journal article - 2024)
  2. Is co-production a ‘good’ concept? Three responses (Journal article - 2022)
  3. Leadership and the hidden politics of co-produced research: a Q-methodology study (Journal article - 2023)
  4. Working the urban assemblage: A transnational study of transforming practices (Journal article - 2022)
  5. Why are designs for urban governance so often incomplete? A conceptual framework for explaining and harnessing institutional incompleteness (Journal article - 2021)
  6. Community Control in the Housing Commons: A Conceptual Typology (Journal article - 2021)
  7. Why decentralize decision making? English local actors' viewpoints (Journal article - 2019)
  8. Five Ways to Make a Difference: Perceptions of Practitioners Working in Urban Neighborhoods (Journal article - 2016)
  9. Designing Public Policy for Co-Production: Theory, Practice and Change (Book - 2016)
  10. Revisiting Lipsky: Front-Line Work in UK Local Governance (Journal article - 2011)
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2024

Citizen participation in public management: Activated, empowered, responsibilised, abandoned?

Durose, C., Perry, B., & Richardson, L. (2024). Citizen participation in public management: Activated, empowered, responsibilised, abandoned?. In Research Handbook on Public Management and COVID-19 (pp. 99-111).

Chapter

2023

Policy making at the local level

Durose, C., Perry, B., & Richardson, L. (2023). Policy making at the local level. In Handbook on Local and Regional Governance (pp. 253-266). Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781800371200.00028

DOI
10.4337/9781800371200.00028
Chapter

Leadership and the hidden politics of co-produced research: a Q-methodology study

Durose, C., Perry, B., Richardson, L., & Dean, R. (2023). Leadership and the hidden politics of co-produced research: a Q-methodology study. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH METHODOLOGY, 26(1), 1-21. doi:10.1080/13645579.2021.1960738

DOI
10.1080/13645579.2021.1960738
Journal article

2022

Working the urban assemblage: A transnational study of transforming practices

Durose, C., van Ostaijen, M., van Hulst, M., Escobar, O., & Agger, A. (2022). Working the urban assemblage: A transnational study of transforming practices. URBAN STUDIES, 59(10), 2129-2146. doi:10.1177/00420980211031431

DOI
10.1177/00420980211031431
Journal article

Co-designing urban policies

Durose, C., & Richardson, L. (2022). Co-designing urban policies. In Research Handbook of Policy Design. Edward Elgar Publishing. doi:10.4337/9781839106606.00037

DOI
10.4337/9781839106606.00037
Chapter

2021

Why are designs for urban governance so often incomplete? A conceptual framework for explaining and harnessing institutional incompleteness

Durose, C., & Lowndes, V. (2021). Why are designs for urban governance so often incomplete? A conceptual framework for explaining and harnessing institutional incompleteness. ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING C-POLITICS AND SPACE, 39(8), 1773-1790. doi:10.1177/2399654421990673

DOI
10.1177/2399654421990673
Journal article

2020

Co-producing Research with Users and Communities

Durose, C., Perry, B., & Richardson, L. (2021). Co-producing Research with Users and Communities. In The Palgrave Handbook of Co-Production of Public Services and Outcomes (pp. 669-691). Springer International Publishing. doi:10.1007/978-3-030-53705-0_35

DOI
10.1007/978-3-030-53705-0_35
Chapter

2019

Three tyrannies of participatory governance

Richardson, L., Durose, C., & Perry, B. (2019). Three tyrannies of participatory governance. JOURNAL OF CHINESE GOVERNANCE, 4(2), 123-143. doi:10.1080/23812346.2019.1595912

DOI
10.1080/23812346.2019.1595912
Journal article

Moving towards hybridity in causal explanation: The example of citizen participation

Richardson, L., Durose, C., & Perry, B. (2019). Moving towards hybridity in causal explanation: The example of citizen participation. In SOCIAL POLICY & ADMINISTRATION Vol. 53 (pp. 265-278). doi:10.1111/spol.12481

DOI
10.1111/spol.12481
Conference Paper

Jam and Justice: Co-producing Urban Governance for Social Innovation, ESRC & Mistra Urban Futures

Perry, B., Russell, B., Durose, C., Richardson, L., & Whinnom, A. (2019). Jam and Justice: Co-producing Urban Governance for Social Innovation, ESRC & Mistra Urban Futures. Impact, 2019(1), 34-40. doi:10.21820/23987073.2019.1.34

DOI
10.21820/23987073.2019.1.34
Journal article

Why decentralize decision making? English local actors' viewpoints

Richardson, L., Durose, C., & Dean, R. J. (2019). Why decentralize decision making? English local actors' viewpoints. GOVERNANCE-AN INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF POLICY ADMINISTRATION AND INSTITUTIONS, 32(1), 159-176. doi:10.1111/gove.12365

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10.1111/gove.12365
Journal article

2018

Everyday stories of impact: interpreting knowledge exchange in the contemporary university

Matthews, P., Rutherfoord, R., Connelly, S., Richardson, L., Durose, C., & Vanderhoven, D. (2018). Everyday stories of impact: interpreting knowledge exchange in the contemporary university. EVIDENCE & POLICY, 14(4), 665-682. doi:10.1332/174426417X14982110094140

DOI
10.1332/174426417X14982110094140
Journal article

Craft metrics to value co-production

Durose, C., Richardson, L., & Perry, B. (2018). Craft metrics to value co-production. NATURE, 562(7725), 32-33. doi:10.1038/d41586-018-06860-w

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10.1038/d41586-018-06860-w
Journal article

Coproducing Urban Governance

Richardson, L., Durose, C., & Perry, B. (2018). Coproducing Urban Governance. POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE, 6(1), 145-149. doi:10.17645/pag.v6i1.1485

DOI
10.17645/pag.v6i1.1485
Journal article

2017

Translation across borders: connecting the academic and policy communities

Connelly, S., Vanderhoven, D., Durose, C., Matthews, P., Richardson, L., & Rutherfoord, R. (2017). Translation across borders: connecting the academic and policy communities. In VALUING INTERDISCIPLINARY COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH: BEYOND IMPACT (pp. 173-189). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Chapter

Translation across borders: connecting the academic and policy communities

Connelly, S., Vanderhoven, D., Durose, C., Matthews, P., Richardson, L., & Rutherfoord, R. (2017). Translation across borders: connecting the academic and policy communities. In Valuing Interdisciplinary Collaborative Research (pp. 173-190). Policy Press. doi:10.51952/9781447331612.ch008

DOI
10.51952/9781447331612.ch008
Chapter

Translation across borders: connecting the academic and policy communities

Connelly, S., Vanderhoven, D., Durose, C., Matthews, P., Richardson, L., & Rutherfoord, R. (2017). Translation across borders: connecting the academic and policy communities. In Unknown Book (pp. 173-190). Bristol University Press. doi:10.46692/9781447331612.010

DOI
10.46692/9781447331612.010
Chapter

Generating 'good enough' evidence for co-production

Durose, C., Needham, C., Mangan, C., & Rees, J. (2017). Generating 'good enough' evidence for co-production. EVIDENCE & POLICY, 13(1), 135-151. doi:10.1332/174426415X14440619792955

DOI
10.1332/174426415X14440619792955
Journal article

2016

Five Ways to Make a Difference: Perceptions of Practitioners Working in Urban Neighborhoods

Durose, C., van Hulst, M., Jeffares, S., Escobar, O., Agger, A., & de Graaf, L. (2016). Five Ways to Make a Difference: Perceptions of Practitioners Working in Urban Neighborhoods. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION REVIEW, 76(4), 576-586. doi:10.1111/puar.12502

DOI
10.1111/puar.12502
Journal article

DESIGNING PUBLIC POLICY FOR CO-PRODUCTION Theory, practice and change Preface

Durose, C., & Richardson, L. (2016). DESIGNING PUBLIC POLICY FOR CO-PRODUCTION Theory, practice and change Preface. In DESIGNING PUBLIC POLICY FOR CO-PRODUCTION: THEORY, PRACTICE AND CHANGE (pp. XVIII-+). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Chapter

Designing Public Policy for Co-Production: Theory, Practice and Change

Durose, C., & Richardson, L. (2016). Designing Public Policy for Co-Production: Theory, Practice and Change. Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Book

2015

Designing Public Policy For Co-Production

Durose, C., & Richardson, L. (2015). Designing Public Policy For Co-Production. Policy Press. doi:10.1332/policypress/9781447316695.001.0001

DOI
10.1332/policypress/9781447316695.001.0001
Book

Translation across borders: exploring the use, relevance and impact of academic research in the policy process

Connelly, S., Vanderhoven, D., Durose, C., Richardson, L., Matthews, P., & Rutherfoord, R. (2015). Translation across borders: exploring the use, relevance and impact of academic research in the policy process. In After Urban Regeneration (pp. 181-198). Policy Press. doi:10.1332/policypress/9781447324157.003.0012

DOI
10.1332/policypress/9781447324157.003.0012
Chapter

Translation across borders: exploring the use, relevance and impact of academic research in the policy process

Connelly, S., Vanderhoven, D., Durose, C., Richardson, L., Matthews, P., & Rutherfoord, R. (2015). Translation across borders: exploring the use, relevance and impact of academic research in the policy process. In After Urban Regeneration (pp. 181-198). Policy Press. doi:10.56687/9781447324188-013

DOI
10.56687/9781447324188-013
Chapter

Translation across borders: exploring the use, relevance and impact of academic research in the policy process

Connelly, S., Vanderhoven, D., Durose, C., Richardson, L., Matthews, P., & Rutherfoord, R. (2015). Translation across borders: exploring the use, relevance and impact of academic research in the policy process. In Unknown Book (pp. 181-198). Bristol University Press. doi:10.46692/9781447324188.012

DOI
10.46692/9781447324188.012
Chapter

Translation across borders: exploring the use, relevance and impact of academic research in the policy process

Connelly, S., Vanderhoven, D., Durose,, C., Richardson, L., Matthews, P., & Rutherfoord, R. (2015). Translation across borders: exploring the use, relevance and impact of academic research in the policy process. In After Urban Regeneration (pp. 181-198). Policy Press. doi:10.51952/9781447324188.ch012

DOI
10.51952/9781447324188.ch012
Chapter

Public harm or public value? Towards coproduction in research with communities

Beebeejaun, Y., Durose, C., Rees, J., Richardson, J., & Richardson, L. (2015). Public harm or public value? Towards coproduction in research with communities. ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING C-GOVERNMENT AND POLICY, 33(3), 552-565. doi:10.1068/c12116

DOI
10.1068/c12116
Journal article

Governing at arm's length: eroding or enhancing democracy?

Durose, C., Justice, J., & Skelcher, C. (2015). Governing at arm's length: eroding or enhancing democracy?. POLICY AND POLITICS, 43(1), 137-153. doi:10.1332/030557314X14029325020059

DOI
10.1332/030557314X14029325020059
Journal article

2014

Untitled

Durose, C., & Richardson, L. (2014). Untitled. LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDIES, 40(3), 337-338. doi:10.1080/03003930.2014.913828

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10.1080/03003930.2014.913828
Journal article

Beyond text: exploring ethos and method in co-producing research with communities

Beebeejaun, Y., Durose, C., Rees, J., Richardson, J., & Richardson, L. (2014). Beyond text: exploring ethos and method in co-producing research with communities. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT JOURNAL, 49(1), 37-53. doi:10.1093/cdj/bst008

DOI
10.1093/cdj/bst008
Journal article

2013

Dos and don’ts for involving citizens in the design and delivery of health and social care

Durose, C., Richardson, L., Dickinson, H., & Williams, I. (2013). Dos and don’ts for involving citizens in the design and delivery of health and social care. Journal of Integrated Care, 21(6), 326-335. doi:10.1108/jica-10-2013-0039

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10.1108/jica-10-2013-0039
Journal article

'Acceptable Difference': Diversity, Representation and Pathways to UK Politics

Durose, C., Richardson, L., Combs, R., Eason, C., & Gains, F. (2013). 'Acceptable Difference': Diversity, Representation and Pathways to UK Politics. PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS, 66(2), 246-267. doi:10.1093/pa/gss085

DOI
10.1093/pa/gss085
Journal article

2012

The rise and fall of neighbourhood in the New Labour era

Durose, C., & Rees, J. (2012). The rise and fall of neighbourhood in the New Labour era. POLICY AND POLITICS, 40(1), 39-55. doi:10.1332/030557310X550079

DOI
10.1332/030557310X550079
Journal article

2011

Revisiting Lipsky: Front-Line Work in UK Local Governance

Durose, C. (2011). Revisiting Lipsky: Front-Line Work in UK Local Governance. POLITICAL STUDIES, 59(4), 978-995. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9248.2011.00886.x

DOI
10.1111/j.1467-9248.2011.00886.x
Journal article

2010

Neighbourhood Governance: Contested Rationales within a Multi-Level Setting-A Study of Manchester

Durose, C., & Lowndes, V. (2010). Neighbourhood Governance: Contested Rationales within a Multi-Level Setting-A Study of Manchester. LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDIES, 36(3), 341-359. doi:10.1080/03003931003730477

DOI
10.1080/03003931003730477
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2009

'Neighbourhood': a site for policy action, governance ... and empowerment?

Durose, C., & Richardson, L. (2009). 'Neighbourhood': a site for policy action, governance ... and empowerment?. In CHANGING LOCAL GOVERNANCE, CHANGING CITIZENS (pp. 31-52). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Chapter

Changing local governance, changing citizens: introduction

Durose, C., Greasley, S., & Richardson, L. (2009). Changing local governance, changing citizens: introduction. In CHANGING LOCAL GOVERNANCE, CHANGING CITIZENS (pp. 1-12). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Chapter

Changing local governance, changing citizens: introduction

Durose, C., Greasley, S., & Richardson, L. (2009). Changing local governance, changing citizens: introduction. In Unknown Book (pp. 1-12). Bristol University Press. doi:10.46692/9781847422194.003

DOI
10.46692/9781847422194.003
Chapter

Changing local governance, changing citizens: introduction

Durose, C., Greasley, S., & Richardson, L. (2009). Changing local governance, changing citizens: introduction. In Changing local governance, changing citizens (pp. 1-12). Policy Press. doi:10.51952/9781847422194.ch001

DOI
10.51952/9781847422194.ch001
Chapter

Changing local governance, changing citizens: introduction

Durose, C., Greasley, S., & Richardson, L. (2009). Changing local governance, changing citizens: introduction. In Changing local governance, changing citizens (pp. 1-12). Policy Press. doi:10.1332/policypress/9781847422170.003.0001

DOI
10.1332/policypress/9781847422170.003.0001
Chapter

‘Neighbourhood’: a site for policy action, governance … and empowerment?

Durose, C., & Richardson, L. (2009). ‘Neighbourhood’: a site for policy action, governance … and empowerment?. In Unknown Book (pp. 31-52). Bristol University Press. doi:10.46692/9781847422194.005

DOI
10.46692/9781847422194.005
Chapter

FRONT-LINE WORKERS AND 'LOCAL KNOWLEDGE': NEIGHBOURHOOD STORIES IN CONTEMPORARY UK LOCAL GOVERNANCE

Durose, C. (2009). FRONT-LINE WORKERS AND 'LOCAL KNOWLEDGE': NEIGHBOURHOOD STORIES IN CONTEMPORARY UK LOCAL GOVERNANCE. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION, 87(1), 35-49. doi:10.1111/j.1467-9299.2008.01737.x

DOI
10.1111/j.1467-9299.2008.01737.x
Journal article

CHANGING LOCAL GOVERNANCE, CHANGING CITIZENS Conclusion

Durose, C., Greasley, S., & Richardson, L. (2009). CHANGING LOCAL GOVERNANCE, CHANGING CITIZENS Conclusion. In CHANGING LOCAL GOVERNANCE, CHANGING CITIZENS (pp. 211-223). Retrieved from https://www.webofscience.com/

Chapter

Changing local governance, changing citizens

Durose, C., Greasley, S., & Richardson, L. (2009). Changing local governance, changing citizens.

Book

Conclusion

Durose, C., Greasley, S., & Richardson, L. (2009). Conclusion. In Changing Local Governance, Changing Citizens (pp. 211-224).

Chapter

2008

Assessing best practice as a means of innovation

Brannan, T., Durose, C., John, P., & Wolman, H. (2008). Assessing best practice as a means of innovation. LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDIES, 34(1), 23-38. doi:10.1080/03003930701770405

DOI
10.1080/03003930701770405
Journal article

2007

Engendering the machinery of governance

Durose, C., & Gains, F. (2007). Engendering the machinery of governance. In Unknown Book (pp. 93-114). Bristol University Press. doi:10.46692/9781847422415.006

DOI
10.46692/9781847422415.006
Chapter

Beyond ‘street level bureaucrats’: Re‐interpreting the role of front line public sector workers

Durose, C. (2007). Beyond ‘street level bureaucrats’: Re‐interpreting the role of front line public sector workers. Critical Policy Studies, 1(2), 217-234. doi:10.1080/19460171.2007.9518520

DOI
10.1080/19460171.2007.9518520
Journal article

2006

Governance and Collaboration: Review Article

Durose, C., & Rummery, K. (2006). Governance and Collaboration: Review Article. Social Policy and Society, 5(2), 315-321. doi:10.1017/s147474640500299x

DOI
10.1017/s147474640500299x
Journal article