Almost exactly ten years ago, next week, counsel for two single mothers adversely affected by a proposed new scheme for Housing benefit rose to argue their case against the London Borough of Haringey before five distinguished members of the Supreme Court. Their case had been rejected in the High Court and then by the Court […]
Closing a Gunning loophole? LIBERTY wins an important Judicial review Read More »
In our latest Members’ Spotlight, we spoke with Institute member, Clare Davies, about her 20 years’ experience working within public engagement in an evolving local authority, including: 🌟 Her growing team 🌟 Success stories, including delivering an accessible public consultation on devolution during lockdown 🌟 The digital divide 🌟 Key considerations for inclusive participation 🌟
“We need people to change their behaviour in order for project x to be successful.” Putting aside the paternalistic tone, behaviour change interventions do seem to be having a renaissance in public engagement and consultation work after its fall from the heady days of nudge theory. We have been working with a couple of clients
Where do behaviour change interventions fit within a public consultation process? Read More »
Water infrastructure is the backbone of any society, ensuring the reliable delivery of clean water and efficient wastewater management. As the world grapples with climate change, urbanisation, and population growth, the need for robust and adaptable water infrastructure becomes more pressing. To address these challenges, new water infrastructure schemes are set to undertake public consultations,
Are you planning a public consultation in Wales? Are you required to adhere to the Welsh Language Standards? Join our insightful briefing designed to help you navigate the complexities of the Welsh language impact assessment and ensure your consultation questionnaire meets the necessary requirements. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your consultation processes and ensure
Active travel is increasingly recognised for its potential to create healthier, more sustainable urban environments. Effectively communicating the objectives, benefits, and impacts of active travel is crucial for gaining public support and promoting widespread adoption. Here’s how local authorities can tailor their active travel messages to resonate with diverse audiences. Understanding the audience. The first
Communicating active travel objectives, benefits, and impacts to diverse audiences Read More »
With a snap General Election now planned for Thursday 4th July, many of our members and clients working within the public sector will need to consider the impact of the pre-election period on their consultation and engagement activities. The pre-election period of sensitivity mostly relies, not on law, but on a conventional wisdom that accepts
The impact of the pre-election period on consultation and engagement Read More »
As the UK Real Estate Investment and Infrastructure Forum (UKREiiF) reaches its midpoint, one ofthe most pivotal themes emerging is the critical role of stakeholder engagement in the successfuldevelopment and delivery of major infrastructure projects across the UK. This focus is underscoredby numerous presentations and discussions emphasising collaboration, transparency, and communityinvolvement as key components in
In the second part of our series in the run up to UKREiiF, we turn our focus to public consultation, an indispensable tool in the infrastructure development toolkit. We dissect the components of effective consultation processes, from transparent communication channels to genuine efforts in incorporating public feedback into project planning and execution. By examining lessons
The art of public consultation: building bridges between projects and communities Read More »
The votes have been counted and a new host of councillors, mayors and PCCs have taken their seats, alongside those lucky enough to have retained theirs. For many of you in local authorities, or other public bodies that work closely with local authorities, you will be dealing with brand new and shiny politicians, unaware of
New councillors, consultation and the moral imperative Read More »
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