Spotlight 28: The planning system and trust in politics
Published: 31 March 2022
Commentary, Research insight
Citizens' involvement in the planning system and John Smith Centre research on trust in politics.
This episode marks a year of the Spotlight podcast.We talk to David McAllister, Communications Manager at Planning Aid Scotland, who discusses the importance of citizens having a voice and a sense of agency over the planning system.
We also speak to Spotlight podcast host Kezia Dugdale in her capacity as Director of the John Smith Centre at the University of Glasgow. She reflects on the work of the centre, talking about their research on current levels of trust in politics and public service.
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UofG Spotlight is a university podcast discussing public policy and the political process – at a local, national and international level – through a Scottish lens. It brings together the very best insights from colleagues from across the University of Glasgow and beyond in an accessible and engaging way.
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First published: 31 March 2022