The poet Robert Frost once speculated whether the world would end in fire or ice. This summer has brought with it a cavalcade of terrifying images of the climate emergency, many of which would seem to heavily favour the former. The last week has provided shocking pictures of residents fleeing their homes on ferries from […]
Consultation, engagement and avoiding the end of the world as we know it Read More »
Will consultation have helped in 2021? A year ago, the announcement of A level results as determined by algorithm promoted an outcry that led to one of the most dramatic U-turns of the year. Later in the month, we published an article that explored the extent to which the Government should have heeded clear warning
A year after the exam results debacle Read More »
In November last year, unnoticed by a country worrying about the continuing lockdown, the House of Lords Public Services Committee released their report ‘A critical juncture for public services: lessons from COVID-19’. We didn’t notice it either at the time, but on 22nd July it was laid before Parliament by the committee chair, Baroness Armstrong
“A critical juncture for public services”- our perspective on the House of Lords’ report Read More »
Rhion Jones finds much to consider in the new Fabian pamphlet “Prizing the Public pound” Here is one of the first clear signals that the official Opposition is finally getting to grips with its urgent need to come up with significant policies to differentiate itself from the current government. The new Fabian pamphlet is called:
Consultation and the need for better financial accountability Read More »
Last year we reported on a High Court judgment against Transport for London on part of the Streetspace programme, which would have made extra space for cyclists and pedestrians along Bishopsgate in the City of London. The original case, brought by organisations representing tax drivers claimed that the plan and guidance for the changes were
TfL wins reprieve in Streetspace appeal Read More »
Dear Ms Pritchard, You take office at a challenging and interesting time for the NHS. The body has been rightfully lauded for its key role tackling the coronavirus pandemic and continues to maintain its revered place in society. The pandemic however is regrettably not over, and with the potential for further surges or more harmful
An open letter to the incoming Chief Executive of NHS England Read More »
There are no two ways about it—COVID-19 and our lived experience of lockdown created a rapid switch to online public consultation. Some people, perhaps a source of pent-up demand, were ready for this and jumped in with two feet. Other people were more reluctant and ended up doing public consultation in ways more within their
Guest Article: The seven ingredients of blended public consultation Read More »
We’re always interested when a consultation case comes up in the Scottish courts. It’s a rarer occurrence than it is in England and Wales, or even Northern Ireland. Partially this can be attributed to the Scottish usage of other forms of community engagement and involvement, such as the Integrated Joint Boards in the Health and
The current UK Government has made one of its key selling points a tough stance on law and order. Over the past couple of months, we’ve seen intensely controversial legislation coming out which would take a strict approach to regulating UK borders, legislation that could heavily restrict the right to protest (we’re still waiting for
Crime and Punishment- Fifty pages of anti-crime measures, but where’s the consultation? Read More »
Last week, the Government published their long-awaited proposals for the reform of judicial review. The new Bill follows both the independent Faulks review of administrative law, which recommended only very minor changes; and a government consultation, which went much further. The consultation itself was heavily criticised largely on account of its short length (six weeks,
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