Nowhere does the document use the word ‘consultation’. But note what it says: “We are listening to the best scientific advice, but we recognise we must also listen to the views of the people across Scotland as we consider the options set out in this document.” In our view, that’s consultation! In her press conference, the Scottish […]
Sturgeon launches “a grown-up conversation” re lockdown exit options Read More »
The Institute has seen it all when it comes to public consultation and engagement – the good, the bad and the ugly, the latter being legal judgments! Concepts and methods are widely shared by practitioners, available to learn about through training platforms and are well documented. Except one, ‘continuous engagement’. It is a term that
Moving towards a continuous form of engagement Read More »
You thought we’d forgotten about this didn’t you? It has been almost precisely a month since the last ‘The Week in Parliament’. Firstly, we had the changes to working patterns brought about by coronavirus which necessitated my attention being elsewhere to deal with the immediate response to that, and then Parliament disappeared into recess. But
The Week in Parliament Read More »
Recommendation CM/Rec(2018)4 of the Committee of Ministers to member States on the participation of citizens in local public life (Adopted by the Committee of Ministers on 21 March 2018 at the 1311th meeting of the Ministers’ Deputies) sets out the CoE position from more normal times. All public bodies, from the very local to the inter-governmental
As a follow-on from last week’s article, this article will discuss how social media tools, compelling content and the timing of posts can help to maximise your digital engagement efforts. The whole point of social media marketing is to move beyond engaging the ‘usual suspects’ and increase the level of engagement with users that you
Three points to consider for your Social Media Strategy Read More »
Like all of us, the Courts have had to change their way of working to deal with the ongoing public health emergency. In the courts this has meant that most cases have moved to being online hearings conducted over Skype. With the indisputable importance of justice not only being done, but being seen to be
‘Rapid Consultations’- Family Court consults on lockdown arrangements Read More »
It is clear from the news and from enquiries to the Consultation Institute that NHS organisations are needing to make rapid and emergency changes to how they deliver their services as a rapid response to the COVID emergency. The drivers for change include creating separate facilities, sometimes on different sites, for COVID and non-COVID services,
COVID-19 tCI NHS advice Read More »
The announcement was slipped into Matt Hancock’s Press Conference last Thursday, and made to look as if it was yet another item of Government support of the NHS at its time of need. In reality, the proposal had been on the table for almost two years, was widely expected by NHS Managers and in line
Why the £13bn NHS debt-write-off will be good for public dialogue Read More »
Social media has evolved from being a storytelling platform that connects friends and families, to a valuable public engagement tool that enables consultors to engage and encourage public participation. Whether you want to broaden your communication channel or reach a wider community, social media engagement is a strategy that complements your existing consultation process. After
Social Media: Engaging the Online Community Read More »
Week three of the COVID-19 lockdown, and the infrastructure sector is starting to see some clarity about if, when and how planning matters may be dealt with. Community, Town and Parish councils are often asked for comments on neighbourhood planning matters within their locality, and they will, when appropriate and necessary, seek the views of
Virtual planning regulations Read More »
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