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Posted 19 years ago3 minute read

Unfocused Groups – Focus Groups as Consultation? What’s different?

Focus Groups – among those responsible for organising public participation or consultation, their popularity is beyond question. Along with surveys...

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Posted 19 years ago4 minute read

Gatekeepers! – Worth their weight in gold? ……. Or a barrier to progress?

Those who work with community involvement or consultation are familiar with Gatekeepers. They are often worthy, salt-of-the earth types whose...

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Posted 19 years ago3 minute read

Aspirational consultation – Asking people what they want is clearly a legitimate form of consultation; but is this overdone at the expense of more practical choices?

Consultation comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Some are tightly targeted; often highly technical, using a specialist vocabulary...

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Posted 19 years ago3 minute read

Seasonal complaint – Correspondence from The Three Kings to a Council near you and recently released under the Freedom of Information Act

Dear Sirs, We write in greatest indignation upon hearing that your Authority has decided this year, to cease the practice...

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Posted 19 years ago3 minute read

From Discretion to Duty – Implementing the Disability Equality Duty raises even wider questions ……

On Monday 4th December, the Disability Equality Duty came into force. It means that public bodies have to ensure the...

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Posted 19 years ago4 minute read

The Waiting Game – There’s no need to wait until some good ideas become law!

One of the abiding characteristics of our public service is obedience to the law – and a reluctance to take...

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