One of the biggest (and most timely) stories from a busy week of news has been the debate over the missing pages from a report on Covid-19 disparities. The missing pages detailed much needed recommendations to protect black, Asian and minority ethnic communities from coronavirus, as these communities have been much harder hit by the […]
COVID-19 disparities report- Missing pages and unconvincing ministers Read More »
Of the many news stories that dropped this week, one particularly drew our attention as being somewhat underestimated in its importance. On Tuesday, Boris Johnson stood before the House of Commons and announced (the story having been thoroughly pre-trailed to the press) the upcoming merger of the Department for International Development into the Foreign and
The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has many objectives, and it is unlikely that removing statues from the country’s streetscape was a particularly high priority. But in the strange way that the accidents of history frequently serve to change the agenda, suddenly Councils up and down the land are having to think seriously about some
Should Councils consult on Statues? Read More »
Covid-19 has had devastating effects on families and society. It has also allowed us to witness the benefits of a cleaner environment and the adaptability of the general public, and to reflect on the potential for a post-pandemic ‘green recovery’. We need significant changes in mindset and behaviour if we want to achieve this. It
Collaborating to make a green recovery possible Read More »
The social distancing policy has bought a wide-ranging set of challenges for organisations that are preparing to conduct their consultation and engagement online. One challenge is ensuring inclusive participation throughout the consultation process. This is particularly the case for complex and controversial issues, such as changes to emergency services and climate change. Institute Director, Rhion
Overcoming the barriers that prevent inclusive online participation Read More »
 I want to lead this Week in Parliament with the Scottish Parliament, which this week debated the Cabinet Secretary for the Constitution, Europe and External Affairs’ report on the Coronavirus Acts. Amongst the general report on the current status of the statutory framework, the point was raised that submissions to the Scottish Parliament’s Justice Cub-Committee
The Week in Parliament Read More »
Those of you who have been around for a while will recall that at the beginning of the year, my colleague Sarah and I published a review of the central government consultations of 2019, looking at their source, number and status. In the background we have been continuing that tracking work, and thought we might
Central government consultations during covid Read More »
Having highlighted disappointed stakeholders, frustrated at the lack of consultation in the Lockdown Exit period, it is right to record that the announcement, yesterday, by the Business Secretary appeared to provide a positive response. Commentators agreed that Alok Sharma’s initiative reflected an attempt to step up his Department’s efforts to involve business leaders in policymaking,
Recovery roundtables: Consultation or con-trick? Read More »
A month ago, we published a Briefing Paper entitled Exit from Lockdown: the case for consultation. In it, we made the case for decision-makers at both central and local levels to engage and consult on issues which affect millions of people. It acknowledged the difficulties; the need for speed, the challenging trade-offs, and the inevitable winners
Still too much top down: stakeholders queuing up to demand consultation Read More »
Alongside hundreds of other countries, the UK has experienced cleaner air, less traffic and pollution, and an increase in the use of parks as well as walking and cycling. With the easement of the global lockdown now underway, will the positive behaviours we have adopted continue post-Covid-19? Following on from Davy Jones ’s “towards a
On the road to a green recovery – Can Covid-19 help accelerate a ‘better normal’? Read More »
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