In the quest to build healthier, more sustainable urban environments, promoting active travel – such as walking, cycling, and other forms of non-motorised transportation – has become a key focus for many cities around the UK. However, the success of these initiatives hinges not only on planning and infrastructure but also on securing buy-in from […]
Don’t miss The Perfect Blend next Wednesday at 10:30am; bringing together the Institute’s melting pot of professional members from sectors like aviation, local authorities, health, infrastructure, and planning, creating the ideal opportunity to share learning, As chosen by our valued members, we will be discussing “the usual suspects” in engagement and consultation, and how to encourage inclusive
The results are in for the discussion topic at our next virtual coffee morning! ☕ Read More »
The media love a cliffhanger. But the nail-biting defeat of Andy Street, the West Midlands Mayor, should not take away from the reality that there were comparatively few surprises in the May elections. The narrative was much as expected. Labour did better than forecast, but lost votes to pro-Palestinian campaigners. LibDems and Green party Councillors
After the May elections: implications for public consultations Read More »
As public consultation and engagement professionals, it is crucial to understand the nuances and challenges surrounding equality, diversity, and inclusion. It isn’t only a moral imperative, but essential for achieving better, more inclusive, and effective outcomes for teams, communities, and citizens alike. Diverse perspectives lead to richer discussions and more creative solutions. Inclusive and equitable
Join us and Katie Allen Consulting for our upcoming webinar: The Cost of Good Intentions Read More »
Over the past few years, hundreds of active travel schemes have been successfully completed that are increasingly been recognised as a sustainable and healthy alternative to motorised travel, enabling thousands of people throughout the country to walk, wheel or cycle to their destinations. As a result, people using active travel routes are healthier, reducing their
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Over the last three decades, infrastructure improvements and major regeneration projects have dramatically transformed our cities and the places we call home. Alongside these physical transformations, the evolution in stakeholder engagement—from closed-door decisions to inclusive community consultations—has reshaped our approach to decision-making. With the advent of the internet, landmark legislation like the 2010 Equality Act,
We are thrilled to announce our strategic partnership with MutualGain! MutualGain’s social purpose is to empower organisations and communities to reconnect in the social space, promoting greater participation and active citizenship within our democracy for the mutual benefit of all. Karen Fourie, Commercial Director and Fellow of the Institute, says, “I am delighted MutualGain is
The Consultation Institute announces new strategic partnership with MutualGain! Read More »
Members of the Institute represent organisations from a range of sectors, from aviation, infrastructure and planning to local authorities, health, and fellow consulting experts. We bring this melting pot of professionals together once a month for a free, virtual coffee morning: The Perfect Blend! Our coffee mornings are designed with our members in mind; inviting you
Members: have your say on the next discussion topic at our virtual coffee morning! ☕ Read More »
As generations of bards and romantics have commented on, Scotland is a rugged land that often feels closer to nature than other parts of the United Kingdom. Its cities are often separated by open spaces, with few of the blurred lines that merge the edges of conurbations in the rest of the country. The further
We didn’t stop the fire – the challenges of rural consultation Read More »
Back in 2022, the Government issued a green paper entitled “SEND Review: Right support, right place, right time: Government Consultation on the SEND and alternative provision system in England”. It covered policy proposals arising from a 2019 review examining support for children with SEND, and collected views on some of these issues. The seventh question
Scoping, time limits and when is a consultation not a consultation? Read More »
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