One of the big cautionary notes that Councils must always be aware of is not only what the status of their documents is, but also how those documents are seen from outside. The most prominent case on this was R (Flatley) v Hywel Dda [2014] EWHC 2258 (Admin) in 2014, where the High Court determined […]
As climate change rockets up the political agenda, we are surely going to see a steep rise in the number of initiatives to make us a ‘greener’ society. This week’s consultation on introducing slightly less damaging fuel to our petrol/diesel forecourts is a great illustration of the pressures that will arise as decisions are taken
Greener petrol consultation not necessarily a no-brainer Read More »
A couple of weeks ago, I predicted that the once dead-zone of agriculture and fisheries was going to become a key battleground for consultation in the imminent future. That imminent future is now here. Was it more imminent than you thought? The most interesting subjects in the Commons came up in ninth and tenth sittings
The Week in Parliament Read More »
Perhaps one of the greatest challenges of consulting internationally is that of running a broad consultation which spans more than one country or region but is simultaneously accessible on a local level. Can a consultation really be ‘glocal’? It can: a consultation can be consistent in its purpose and messages while remaining relevant to its
Using strategy to create a ‘Glocal’ consultation Read More »
A local village cricket club was forced to move locations by a Shropshire Council’s failure to consult in the planning process. The Council gave planning permission for a new home to be built next to the team’s home ground, without undertaking the obligatory consultation with Sport England under article 18 of the Town and Country
Howzat! Local cricket club secure council concessions over failure to consult Read More »
Whilst everyone focuses on the headline-grabbing news that the Government’s Climate Change laws appear to have triumphed over airport expansion plans, a less satisfactory outcome for those with an interest in consultation is that it leaves a problematic High Court judgment on the issue unaffected. Last May’s judgment covered a claim that the Government’s Airports
People desire to have the freedom of choice – the right or ability to choose whatever they want depending on their individual needs. But when the options are limited and unpalatable, people are reluctant to compare each solution with the status quo and consider the advantages and disadvantages. Earlier this month, we had a conversation
Apprehensive about options? Implement our suggestions Read More »
Parliament is back after its February recess. Did you miss it? They have wasted no time in getting back down to business. We are now stampeding at full speed towards the budget on 11th March, the first to be delivered by Rishi Sunak, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer. One of the major things that
The week in Parliament Read More »
The Institute’s website actually contains a remarkable treasure trove of materials, many of which, sadly, are rarely accessed. Since the inception of tCI, a wonderful collection of articles and now video-based materials have been tucked away for the use of members, associates and in many cases anyone who comes across the website. Do you remember
Launching The Video Glossary Read More »
Citizens’ Assemblies have become extraordinarily popular. And rightly so. Trust in elected bodies – Parliamentary or Municipal is at a low ebb. Campaigners for causes like social care, public transport or climate change believe that politicians just cannot deliver. And, it’s a wonderful way to respond to growing public expectations for greater participation – fuelled
Citizens’ Assemblies – the best form of co-production? Read More »
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