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Is it possible to renew democracy and rebuild the economy without public consultation?

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The Labour Party produced a hefty report this week covering regional devolution. Here’s a taster… ….the British people are the most important stakeholders in the conversation about the future of our country, and we believe these recommendations should form the start of a conversation about a New Britain and require public consultation and further development. […]

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Should the Government be consulting on the relocation of migrants to hotels?

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The small boats crisis on the south coast of England and the arrival of migrants fleeing crises in Ukraine, the Middle East and North Africa have left the UK’s border control facilities straining under the weight of numbers. Prominent problems at places such as Manston and other temporary holding sites have meant that the Government

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“Democratic infrastructure”- continuous engagement as the next great step in consultation and engagement

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The world of consultation and engagement is one of ever changing and moving pieces. People, ideas and techniques flow like water through the great sieve of the world in which we work. One year, one methodology is all the rage, the next it is forgotten, or put aside as a fad. Achieving any sort of

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The Supreme Court says no to a referendum- but should there be more consultation and engagement on independence?

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This week the Supreme Court delivered its judgment on the reference made by the Lord Advocate of Scotland on whether the Scottish Government can unilaterally legislate for another independence referendum- even if it is just consultative. Their answer came down very firmly on the side of no. As such a bill would relate to constitutional

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Figuring out the impact

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The big unknown … and how to address it Cast your mind back about 24 hours. You represent a major industry organisation, a trade association, big charity, a professionals’ body or even a local authority. You’re pen poised – or keyboard at the ready to respond to Jeremy Hunt’s announcement. You’ve promised your Comms team

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Devolution case study video: York & North Yorkshire Councils’ public consultation

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  As part of a wider project with York and North Yorkshire Local Enterprise Group, the Institute was commissioned to produce a video focused on York and North Yorkshire Councils’ public consultation for devolution. The video aims to advise the Councils’ communities about the scheme for York and North Yorkshire devolution, empowering them to provide

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Guest Article: Using TikTok to engage younger audiences

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Article by Zander Mills, Corporate Communication Manager at South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue It has never been easier for public services to engage communities – with a glut of algorithm fuelled platforms now enabling organisations to reach thousands of people quickly and cheaply. But perhaps it’s also never been harder for those working in consultation,

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The Chancellor swings the axe, but it might be you that decides how it falls- how do you make the right decision?

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Austerity is back. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has spoken, given his autumn statement and now the commentariat will pick through the document and try and work out what it all means. For public authorities ranging from local authorities to the NHS, the task is even more difficult, because whilst it is the Chancellor who

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