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Posted 5 years ago4 minute read

If it’s good news – do we still need to consult?

A few days ago, the newspapers were unanimous. One headline declared Summer’s back on. Another proclaimed a Magic Monday. The...

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Posted 5 years ago4 minute read

Public consultation on a village redesign proposal slammed as “fundamentally flawed”

Plans for a village and its public consultation have been slammed as “fundamentally flawed”. Hale Civic Society and the Federation...

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Posted 5 years ago2 minute read

Thurrock Labour call on council to consult on ‘flawed’ Civic Offices redevelopment

Thurrock Labour are demanding that Tory-run Thurrock Council hold a full and open consultation on the flawed Civic Offices redevelopment....

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Posted 5 years ago2 minute read

Emergency walking and cycling plans emerge in response to Covid-19

Leeds City Council is looking to the public for their views on the next stage of the emergency walking and...

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Posted 5 years ago5 minute read

Council slammed over timing of consultation – Failure to consult local businesses and key stakeholders

The City of Durham Parish Council has called on the works to be delayed by at least six months to...

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Posted 5 years ago5 minute read

Are the public now engaged enough on climate change to get involved?

With the publication of the APPG on Climate Change Annual Report coinciding with some local authorities announcing section 114 measures,...

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