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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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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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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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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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
The Drones Bill: was prior consultation adequate? Read More »
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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With the enabling legislation for Brexit now passed, and Friday marking the official exit day and start of the transition period, Parliament has begun to turn its attention more towards the other business that fills the agenda. In terms of government legislation, it has been a fairly slow week with only two Government bills introduced.
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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
The Drones Bill: was prior consultation adequate? Read More »
Boris Johnson’s term in office has begun with the race towards Brexit day on 31st January, and this drive has been pushing the first couple of weeks in office as Parliament returns to get back to the business of government. So what are the prospects for consultation under Johnson’s new administration? To find an answer
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Rhion Jones comments:- We already have a controversial consultation affecting Travellers’ encampments in England. Then, last week, we receive a Court of Appeal judgment that will make many Councils pause for thought. It strikes a rather different note, and explicitly recommends as good practice, the preparation of an EIA before local authorities consider injunctions to
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