The public sector has an ongoing objective of involving citizens in public decisions and public life. These days, direct mail, flyers, leaflets, ads and email just don’t have the same effect as they used to. Organisations now have to adapt and come up with new ways to engage with those who are no longer accessible […]
Three EASY ways to improve engagement and consultation on social media Read More »
When we compiled our data a couple of weeks ago on how many central government consultations there had been in 2019, we noted that the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs’ dominance at the top of our league table was bolstered considerably by their supervision of two organisations, Natural England and the Marine
MPs flex mussels (!) to criticise Marine Management Organisation consultations Read More »
We were interested to see released this week the Irish government’s consultation on the National Minimum Wage rate for 2021. The consultation, released on 10th February by the Low Pay Commission, an independent body set up to advise the Irish Government on the National minimum wage is fairly straightforward. So straightforward in fact that they
Is there a need for new minimum consultation standards in the Republic of Ireland? Read More »
When South Tees NHS Foundation Trust made the decision to suspend A&E services at the Friarage Hospital in North Allerton last March to be replace with an Urgent Treatment Centre, it was quickly met with public outcry. In short order, a ‘Save Friarage Hospital’ group was established, and solicitors instructed to apply for judicial review
The Friarage – Is it more than just a bad consultation? Read More »
Powys County Council’s budget consultation exercise conducted using Delib’s Budget Simulator tool towards the end of last year has been praised for utilising residents feedback. Following analysis, the Cabinet has recently approved spending plans of nearly £270m, which includes a proposal to increase council tax by 5% in line with resident feedback. The original spending
Big squeeze budget Exercise gets praised Read More »
On Wednesday this week the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport the newly ennobled Baroness (Nicky) Morgan of Cotes announced a new Government consultation on proposals to decriminalise licence fee evasion, to be replaced with a yet-to-be-determined civil enforcement mechanism. For any who are unfamiliar with present arrangements, each year every household
The Week in Parliament Read More »
Arguably, many organisations – both public and private might be tempted to answer ‘YES’. After all, global warming is scarcely out of the news, and over 260 local authorities have declared a ‘climate emergency’, and central Government is making daily announcements of policy changes. As the UK will host COP26 in Glasgow this November, politicians
Are you involving people on Climate issues? Read More »
Last week, we explored the difference between engagement and consultation and discussed the importance of community engagement. I know what you’re thinking. The previous article on community engagement was not enough! This week we will provide guidance on when you should engage and introduce the concept of continuous engagement. Community engagement is a tool dedicated
Community Engagement – When is the best time to Engage? Read More »
This article was written by Andrew Miles Consultation Specialist, Transport for London(TFL). TFL are corporate members of the Institute. To find out more about membership, click here. Transport for London (TfL) recently explored a new way to present proposals for improvements to London’s streets. For the first time, and for a recent meeting with
Using tactile maps in transport consultations Read More »
In a letter dated 28 January, the UK’s regulator of the financial services industry (the FCA) sought an explanation of why nearly all major banks have set their overdraft rates around 40% in response to a recent rule change. The changes on overdraft arrangements were originally a result of rules on pricing that the FCA
The consultation void Read More »
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