The University of Aberdeen and the University of Dundee are calling for participation by Local Authority (LA) policy makers in a short research questionnaire into local government decision making around energy policy.
The University of Dundee writes:
This is an academic research project conducted by the University of Aberdeen and the University of Dundee to develop a better understanding of local council engagement and governance of energy development in the United Kingdom. With increased interest by the oil and gas industry in developing onshore resources, there has been increased attention by some stakeholder groups (households, civic groups, environmental groups for example) about potential impacts at the local community level.
This research is intended to help understand the background knowledge and preferences of the planning officials who are charged with determining what commercial activities may occur within their jurisdiction.
