The technical term is ‘pre-election period of sensitivity’ (per House of Commons Library), but unsurprisingly, it hasn’t quite caught on. Using the word purdah is offensive to many, but it persists. The idea is to minimise political decisions or processes that can confer an advantage to one candidate or another. In practice, it means that […]
Will purdah affect your consultation? Read More »
When we ask for client feedback on any of tCI’s products and services, it’s because what you say and think, matters a lot. Even when feedback is negative, we understand it’s written to help improve the product and your own experience in the future. Feedback is valuable to us and provides essential insights for the
Reacting to feedback – positive and negative Read More »
Developing and appraising options are an important part of the process before consultation. They present people with an appreciation of the challenges you are facing, whether this is financial sustainability, location or staffing issues and if the process is conducted correctly, will provide you with robust options to bring forward into a consultation. But what
What if you think there is only one option? Read More »
This week’s decision by Grant Shapps, as Secretary of State for Transport to review the implementation of Smart Motorways comes following growing criticism and concerns about road safety. One aspect that has provoked controversy is the opening up of the ‘hard shoulder’ at times of heavy traffic with the problem that vehicles that break down
Smart motorways – has there been enough consultation? Read More »
How challenging it must be to implement an unpopular technology in the current climate. If you are a shale gas fracking operator in England, this week’s National Audit Office (NAO) Report[1] makes sombre reading. It makes no value judgement on the wisdom of encouraging the industry, though it notes that the devolved administrations in Northern
Fragile public support frustrates Fracking! Read More »
Can consultees ever provide you with unbiased opinions? Last week, we were approached by someone working in the NHS, seeking advice about the wisdom of consulting the public about the location of a new facility. Apparently, there were two viable options, but, paraphrasing a little, the suggestion was that consultee views would merely reflect their postcodes.
How objective can you be in consultations? Read More »
This week the High Court published its judgment on the legal challenge to the Government’s funding of services for those with Special Educational Needs and Disability or SEND. It ruled in favour of the Chancellor and the Education Secretary. There had been no irrationality, no breach of S.149 of the 2010 Equality Act nor had
Clued-up consultees give councils a SEND headache Read More »
The latest referral Report from the IRP (Independent Reconfiguration Panel) highlights the perils of taking too long to make decisions on NHS re-configurations. Work on an acute services strategy for the half-a-million people living in Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and adjacent parts of Powys began over 11 years ago and since 2013, has formed part
Telford’s referral fails to stop the NHS centralising at Shrewsbury Read More »
Government plans to spend on hospitals require extensive public involvement and consultation. Rejoice! Hang out the bunting! Pop open the champagne! Celebrate! A bright, gleaming new hospital must surely be one of the most coveted assets a locality can acquire. Who can possibly complain? That must be the thinking behind the Government announcement of a
Who can say ‘No’ to a new hospital? Read More »
In our newsletter two weeks ago, we published an article under the title “The worst consultation narrative of the year?” It featured proposals for service changes affecting the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton and unsurprisingly aroused much enthusiasm among its opponents. Local newspapers quoted our article, and members of the Institute telephoned to say they were glad we were highlighting
Is it ever right to ‘name and shame’ a public consultation? Read More »
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