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Evidence, experimentation and evolution: how local government can use ‘test and learn’ in policy making

Kerry Ferguson, LGIU Associate

  • 15th September 2025
  • England & Wales Northern Ireland Scotland
  • 15 mins read

This briefing explains the concept of test and learn in public policy and discusses how local authorities can use it. It will be of interest to councillors and officers involved in designing and implementing policy or local service reform.

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