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Is there a need for new minimum consultation standards in the Republic of Ireland?

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 […]

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The Friarage – Is it more than just a bad consultation?

Article / Stephen Hill

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

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Big squeeze budget Exercise gets praised

Article / TCI Team

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

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The Week in Parliament

Article / Stephen Hill

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

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Are you involving people on Climate issues?

Article / Rhion Jones

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

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Community Engagement – When is the best time to Engage?

Article / Shaheena Ahmed

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

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Using tactile maps in transport consultations

Article / TCI Team

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

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The consultation void

Article / Fraser Henderson

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

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The Drones Bill: was prior consultation adequate?

Article / Rhion Jones

Last Monday, Parliament started to consider the Drones Bill. Technically it’s the Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill [HL], and it contains important changes to ensure airspace changes happen in a more co-ordinated way. For most people, however, it will be the legislation that will, hopefully, prevent a recurrence of the phantom drone-flyer of Gatwick that

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‘Community Engagement – the What and the Why…’

Article / Shaheena Ahmed

Imagine a world where there are no duties to involve, consult or engage… There would be no guidance, no custom and practice. So when would you go out and ask the people what they want or specifically, what they need? Would you still do it? The absence of consultation and engagement would give decision-makers complete

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Is there a need for new minimum consultation standards in the Republic of Ireland?

The Friarage – Is it more than just a bad consultation?

Big squeeze budget Exercise gets praised

The Week in Parliament

Are you involving people on Climate issues?

Community Engagement – When is the best time to Engage?

Using tactile maps in transport consultations

The consultation void

The Drones Bill: was prior consultation adequate?

‘Community Engagement – the What and the Why…’

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