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Planning reforms paused- but there might be a bigger story here

Last year, the Government launched the “Planning for the Future” consultation which proposed the most significant reforms to the planning system in England for a generation. The document proposed a move to a ‘zoning’ system, the abolition of local plans and potentially fewer opportunities for local engagement on planning, something the Institute highlighted in our […]

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“Dear Michael Gove …”

Article / Rhion Jones

Salvaging the planning reforms A decade ago, your former colleagues announced a ‘pause’ in Andrew Lansley’s planned reform of the NHS. In the weeks that followed, everyone piled in with their own special interests and accommodating these made the existing controversial proposals even more complex and unwieldy. We all know the consequences. You must wish

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The Week in Parliament

Article / Stephen Hill

Westminster is in a full flurry of activity, trying to cram in as much as possible until they go back into recess for conference season at the end of next week. That being said, there’s not been much happening in the Commons. Oh, except a minor reshuffle. Which we cover here. So what else has

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New local democratic structures are emerging all over Europe- but don’t forget about the old methods

Article / Stephen Hill

The Guardian carried a comment piece this week from the writer and thinker Professor Richard Youngs this week, arguing that despite the rise of populism and attacks on civil society, local democracy is thriving. In the piece, Prof Youngs identifies new forms of mass protest, mutual aid initiatives, citizens assemblies and local referendums as key

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The Institute’s Autumn Wednesday Wisdom schedule is here!

Article / TCI Team

tCI has carefully devised this exclusive autumn programme to support Institute members and the wider consultation community, which is free for anyone that would like to attend. Whether you’re a private, public, or charity organisation – join us from the 29th September for monthly webinars which aims to address some of the common challenges faced by consultation

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Everybody’s reshuffling- what does the Cabinet reshuffle mean for consultation?

Article / Stephen Hill

The long-awaited Cabinet reshuffle has finally taken place and the Prime Minister has bestowed boons, sent people sideways and restored a few poor souls to the backbenches. As always though we’re less interested in who has moved where, and more in what this might mean for consultation. We should of course put the disclaimer here

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What can you do if you are unhappy about a public consultation?

Article / Rhion Jones

Many of us have heard the story a hundred times. “There’s something wrong with this consultation; I’m sure they’re only going through the motions.” Or “It’s a done deal.” Or “It’s unfair; they won’t listen to anyone.” These sentiments are often followed by a shrug of the shoulders and a suggestion that it clearly won’t

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The Week in Parliament

Article / Stephen Hill

So, the Scottish and UK Parliaments are back in action with the Welsh Senedd and Northern Ireland Assembly re-joining them next week. So, let’s head to Holyrood and Westminster to peep through the windows into the corridors of power, before being chased off by the police for trespass. As it’s the first week back, let’s

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The Government’s social care plan- a gamble with little public involvement

Article / Stephen Hill

It seems a lifetime ago that Boris Johnson stood outside Downing Street to give his first speech as Prime Minister and announced that he had a plan for social care. Almost two years later, we have finally seen it, and to those working in the sector it has proved largely underwhelming. It promises an increase

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FREE Roundtable – Thinking Differently: Running innovative Budget Consultations

Article / Shaheena Ahmed

The reality of a public authority’s intention is not found within its vision or its strategy. It is found in its budget. Citizens know this and naturally want ways to influence public spending in their community. Local authorities will be in the process of carefully planning their forthcoming consultation with the public, businesses and other

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Planning reforms paused- but there might be a bigger story here

“Dear Michael Gove …”

The Week in Parliament

New local democratic structures are emerging all over Europe- but don’t forget about the old methods

The Institute’s Autumn Wednesday Wisdom schedule is here!

Everybody’s reshuffling- what does the Cabinet reshuffle mean for consultation?

What can you do if you are unhappy about a public consultation?

The Week in Parliament

FREE Roundtable – Thinking Differently: Running innovative Budget Consultations

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