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The ‘rule of law’ impact
Yes, there was a consultation on the Internal Market Bill There are two entirely different – and plausible – explanations for the turbulence that the Government has encountered over the…
Read moreDemand for re-run of consultation into controversial Cannock Chase plans
Cannock Chase District Council’s Conservative group leader, Olivia Lyons, has written to the leader of Staffordshire County Council, Alan White, requesting he join her in lobbying the Cannock Chase Special…
Read moreConcerns over timing of West Yorkshire devolution consultation
A Councillor will argue that people were too concerned with the impact of Covid-19 to give their full attention to a consultation on West Yorkshire Devolution. This afternoon Bradford Council…
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Digital and analogue methods to consider
The current COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges it brings are changing the way we all live, and it presents a unique set of circumstances for engagement and consultation. We know…
Read moreCampaigners hit out at ‘staggering’ last minute legal challenge to new school
TCI Commentary: A prime example here of what can happen when a decision gets significant public support through a consultation but objectors still remain. The consultation process is a valuable…
Read moreWorking across channels
There is increasing spill-over between online and offline. A considerable proportion of online conversation consists of links back to trusted sources; the BBC and the traditional newspapers in particular for…
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Campaign to save Luton’s children’s centres steps into gear with 1,400 signatures on online petition
The campaign to save Luton’s children centres from closure is stepping into gear – with over 1,400 signatures on an online petition. Over 500 people have joined the Facebook group…
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Row over plans to close Eastbourne health centre despite pandemic
Concerns have been raised about GP spaces and the plight of homeless people, as a consultation into its closure continues. Eastbourne Councillor Alan Shuttleworth said, “Even before covid-19 they could…
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Councillor labels Luton, Beds and Milton Keynes CCG merger as “sham consultation”
A Luton councillor has labelled the merger of Luton, Beds and Milton Keynes CCGs as “sham consultation.” It comes as bosses from the combined Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes (BLMK)…
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