My consultation journey
There might be many of you whom I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting during my time at the Consultation Institute. I have attended dozens of training courses, sector-related events […]
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Providing a ‘comprehensive library service’: what does it mean?
Quite unexpectedly, and just before a General Election was called, the Department for Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) launched an inquiry into the library closures by Swindon Borough Council and
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Institute commentary on the Conservative Party manifesto
Earlier today the Conservative Party launched their election manifesto two days after Labour have done the same. According to the latest polls, the Tories are expected to win a clear
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Institute commentary on the Labour Party manifesto
After a draft version of the Labour Party manifesto was already leaked last week, the Party has now published their full manifesto and it is committing itself to do a
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The Court of Appeal and the duty to provide reasons in planning cases
Is a planning authority required to provide reasons for its decision to grant or deny planning permission? This question was discussed in the Court of Appeal earlier this year but
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How does purdah work for government departments during a consultation?
Government departments are now in purdah. For most of them this means that many of their on-going consultations should go ahead but no new public consultations should be launched. Earlier
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Health Select Committee launches inquiry into STPs
Earlier this week we received word that the House of Commons’ Select Committee on Health had launched an inquiry in the NHS Sustainability and Transformation Plans (STPs). This news got
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Institute comments on slamming Select Committee’s report on NHS long-term sustainability
“Our NHS, our ‘national religion’, is in crisis and the adult social care system is on the brink of collapse.” The first line in the House of Lords’ report on
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Why are environmentalists suddenly interested in international consultation obligations?
The UK Government has been scratching its head since they received word from a United Nations committee, advising them to suspend work on Hinkley Point C, a nuclear power station
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The influence of journalists in public consultations
Late last week I was listening to an excellent Radio 4 show on the Morality of Fake News featuring guests including editors and journalists of different media outlets discussing the current
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