Earlier this week I met with campaigners who mentioned that they were minded to ‘boycott’ a consultation. It does not matter where. Neither are the circumstances especially relevant. But the […]
Never boycott a consultation! Read More »
Yesterday, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government’s consultation, ‘National Planning Policy Framework’ ended. The document contained 17 chapters for stakeholders and the public to respond to, covering a
Institute responds to NPPF consultation Read More »
Policy mistakes often stem from inadequate engagement with stakeholders The classic text on public administration disasters is The Blunders of our Government, but had the much lamented Professor Anthony King
Windrush woes; a failure of consultation? Read More »
It’s often said that change is the only constant. Planning the care and treatment services a changing population needs is a constant challenge. Much has changed for NHS organisations in
There has been a whole sequence of stories about football fans being unhappy about changes to their favourite clubs. Before we dismiss them as being for local consumption only, we
Sporting ‘owners’ – to what extent do you consult the fans? Read More »
…What might we have learnt about consultation? There was no parliamentary vote before British aircraft took part in the bombing raid against Syrian installations last week. For years, Governments relied
Had Parliament been consulted … ? Read More »
It is not every week that a major newspaper devotes an editorial to the role of public consultations in our democracy. But last Thursday’s Times editorial did that under the
Spot-on: the ‘Times’ editorial on public consultations is correct Read More »
After shutting NHS maternity units or proposing new housing on Green Belt, just about the most controversial public consultations are those affecting airspace changes around our airports. What few people,
Will new consultation rules for airspace changes lead to long delays? Read More »
One day soon, it will be called the Prince of Wales Bridge! Some will rejoice at this imaginative gesture announced by the Secretary of State for Wales this week. Others
Should the re-named Severn Bridge have been subject to consultation? Read More »
The Case for Public Consultation Hearings In its latest Briefing Paper, the Institute argues the case for Public Consultation Hearings. In the recommended format, organisations undertaking a consultation will provide
Tackling the ‘black hole’ of consultation Read More »
Update coming soon
View our frequently asked questions or contact our dedicated account manager for further support.
You can reset your password here. If you’re still having issues, please send us a message below.
We have many ways you can pay for your membership.
You can renew/upgrade your membership here.
To find out more, send us a message below.
You will receive a reminder email from our dedicated membership account manager 4 weeks before your renewal date. This email will contain all the information you need to renew.
You can also renew your membership online here.
You can update your contact details here. Alternatively, please send a message to our membership account manager below.
Please send a message to our membership account manager below.Â
Our dedicated Membership Account Manager is on
hand to assist with any questions you might have.
Leave a message and our team will call you back
"*" indicates required fields
We’ll be in touch with you soon.
