Research outputs
Selected research outputs
- Gendering Discretion: Why Street-Level Bureaucracy Needs a Gendered Lens (Journal article - 2024)
- Is co-production a ‘good’ concept? Three responses (Journal article - 2022)
- Leadership and the hidden politics of co-produced research: a Q-methodology study (Journal article - 2023)
- Working the urban assemblage: A transnational study of transforming practices (Journal article - 2022)
- Why are designs for urban governance so often incomplete? A conceptual framework for explaining and harnessing institutional incompleteness (Journal article - 2021)
- Community Control in the Housing Commons: A Conceptual Typology (Journal article - 2021)
- Why decentralize decision making? English local actors' viewpoints (Journal article - 2019)
- Five Ways to Make a Difference: Perceptions of Practitioners Working in Urban Neighborhoods (Journal article - 2016)
- Designing Public Policy for Co-Production: Theory, Practice and Change (Book - 2016)
- Revisiting Lipsky: Front-Line Work in UK Local Governance (Journal article - 2011)
2025
How do policy and design intersect? Three relationships
Richardson, L., Durose, C., Kimbell, L., & Mazé, R. (2025). How do policy and design intersect? Three relationships. Policy & Politics, 1-21. doi:10.1332/03055736y2025d000000072
How should policy actors respond to buzzwords? Three ways to deal with policy ambiguity
Richardson, L., Durose, C., Cairney, P., & Boswell, J. (2025). How should policy actors respond to buzzwords? Three ways to deal with policy ambiguity. Policy Sciences. doi:10.1007/s11077-025-09596-3
2024
The state of British policymaking: How can UK government become more effective?
Cairney, P., Boswell, J., Ayres, S., Durose, C., Elliott, I. C., Flinders, M., . . . Richardson, L. (2024). The state of British policymaking: How can UK government become more effective?. Parliamentary Affairs. doi:10.1093/pa/gsae019
Gendering Discretion: Why Street-Level Bureaucracy Needs a Gendered Lens
Durose, C., & Lowndes, V. (2023). Gendering Discretion: Why Street-Level Bureaucracy Needs a Gendered Lens. Political Studies. doi:10.1177/00323217231178630
The role of local authorities in supporting local cultural decision making
Hickson, J., Noun, A., Durose, C., & Jarvis, S. (2024). The role of local authorities in supporting local cultural decision making. Retrieved from https://static1.squarespace.com/
<scp>HOW LOCAL PRACTICES OF SOCIOPOLITICAL INNOVATION DEVELOP</scp>: And Why This Matters for Urban Transformations
Van Hulst, M., Durose, C., & Agger, A. (2024). <scp>HOW LOCAL PRACTICES OF SOCIOPOLITICAL INNOVATION DEVELOP</scp>: And Why This Matters for Urban Transformations. International Journal of Urban and Regional Research. doi:10.1111/1468-2427.13246
Power with Purpose? Further Reflections on Strengthening the Centre of Government
Flinders, M., Ayres, S., Boswell, J., Cairney, P., Durose, C., Elliott, I. C., . . . Richardson, L. (2024). Power with Purpose? Further Reflections on Strengthening the Centre of Government. The Political Quarterly. doi:10.1111/1467-923x.13420
Co-production is everywhere, but is it useful?
Durose, C., Richardson, L., Perry, B., & Heseltine Institute for Public Policy, P. A. P. (n.d.). Co-production is everywhere, but is it useful?. doi:10.17638/03172461
Knowledge for the Commons: What is Needed Now?
Richardson, L., Durose, C., Ryan, M., & Steele, J. (2024). Knowledge for the Commons: What is Needed Now?. International Journal of the Commons, 18(1), 218-230. doi:10.5334/ijc.1250
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).
Fifty years of local government studies: evolution, internationalisation, and the future of the field
Avellaneda, C., Bel, G., Durose, C., Eckersley, P., Esteve, M., & Lee, S. (2024). Fifty years of local government studies: evolution, internationalisation, and the future of the field. Local Government Studies, 50(6), 967-979. doi:10.1080/03003930.2024.2427845
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
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
2022
Is co-production a ‘good’ concept? Three responses
Durose, C., Perry, B., & Richardson, L. (2022). Is co-production a ‘good’ concept? Three responses. Futures, 142, 102999. doi:10.1016/j.futures.2022.102999
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
Design for public policy: Embracing uncertainty and hybridity in mapping future research
Kimbell, L., Richardson, L., Mazé, R., & Durose, C. (2022). Design for public policy: Embracing uncertainty and hybridity in mapping future research. In Proceedings of DRS. Design Research Society. doi:10.21606/drs.2022.303
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
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
Community Control in the Housing Commons: A Conceptual Typology
Durose, C., Richardson, L., Rozenburg, M., Ryan, M., & Escobar, O. (2021). Community Control in the Housing Commons: A Conceptual Typology. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THE COMMONS, 15(1), 291-304. doi:10.5334/ijc.1093
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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/
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
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
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
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
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/
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/
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
2014
Untitled
Durose, C., & Richardson, L. (2014). Untitled. LOCAL GOVERNMENT STUDIES, 40(3), 337-338. doi:10.1080/03003930.2014.913828
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
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
'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
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
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
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
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/
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/
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
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
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
‘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
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
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/
Changing local governance, changing citizens
Durose, C., Greasley, S., & Richardson, L. (2009). Changing local governance, changing citizens.
Conclusion
Durose, C., Greasley, S., & Richardson, L. (2009). Conclusion. In Changing Local Governance Changing Citizens (pp. 211-224).
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
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
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 Analysis, 1(2), 217-234. doi:10.1080/19460171.2007.9518520
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