The careers of councillors: gender, party and politics

Drawing on a variety of research, including two surveys of councillors undertaken in Scotland, England and Wales, qualitative interviews and the re-analysis of existing data, this title contributes towards research on local government councillors by exploring and developing the idea of 'careers' of elected councillors and by examining their ambitions and the types of posts held during their period of office.

In particular, the book examines the 'career' experiences of men and women councillors, including the differential rates of participation, and progression to senior posts in elected local government.