Working with Leeds City Council Get involved
There are various avenues for collaboration between University researchers and Leeds City Council.
Scrutiny boards
Scrutiny boards review decision making at local level with a view to improving policy and services.
How scrutiny works at Leeds City Council
Read our blog ‘Engaging with Local Authority scrutiny boards to drive improved policy and services’
The scrutiny boards are interested to hear from researchers who can share evidence or expertise in the areas identified in the scrutiny board work programmes.
The current work programmes for each scrutiny board can be found by viewing the agenda for the most recent meeting:
- Adults, Health and Active Lifestyles
- Children and Families
- Environment, Housing and Communities
- Infrastructure, Investment and Inclusive Growth
- Strategy and Resources
Other engagement opportunities
Researchers can also support the council’s policy and decision making through:
- research collaborations
- sharing research that addresses the council’s knowledge needs
- input into expert groups or policy forum meetings
- undertaking a placement.
The strategic collaboration is supported by colleagues across the University including in the Leeds Social Science Institute, Horizons Institute, Leeds University Business School, and Leeds Institute for Data Analytics.
If you’re interested in engaging with Leeds City Council, please email the Policy Leeds team at policyleeds@leeds.ac.uk and we’ll link you with the appropriate contacts and opportunities.