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Do Guidelines Work? – Do we successfully change behaviour by publishing advice and guidance?
If you work in the general field of public participation, chances are that your organisation has issued some form of Guidelines to help you do your job. They may not…
Read moreOut of sight ….. out of mind? – What role should public dialogue have played in anticipating major disasters such as this summer’s deluge?
Our thoughts this week are undoubtedly with tens of thousands of residents in Gloucestershire and elsewhere, who, as this topic is being written are flooded out, without drinking water, and…
Read moreConsultation blight – How much damage is done by re-organisation?
In England, the Local Government Minister has thrown a substantial grenade towards a large number of Councils by announcing nine successful bids for Unitary status, and thereby sealing the fate…
Read moreHave you a Breakout strategy? – Consultation events frequently include small group sessions – but do they deliver?
One of the biggest trends in consultation is away from the big fat document and towards participative events. These come in different shapes and sizes and sport a variety of…
Read moreReality Check – What happens when major change is implemented?
Major re-generation projects these days are always the subject of consultation, and the same goes for less comprehensive urban re-development. Other changes to our communities are also supposed to be…
Read moreA week is a long time …… – Are we about to see the end of the 12-week rule?
Last Friday was the closing date for the consultation held on “Effective consultation” – or how the Government itself, and its agencies should manage their consultations. The debate has covered…
Read moreA single source of data – Eliminating wasteful data management practices may be the best case for new technology
We’re at a curious point in the adoption of new technology for public or stakeholder participation. Many organisations have intelligently dabbled; most can now boast a passable attempt to list…
Read moreSelective hearing – When respondents say “Yes but ….”
Were all consultations simple Yes/No votes, life would probably be simpler. Dumbed-down, maybe; but without doubt simpler! In reality, however, policy-making at all levels is complex and there are shades…
Read moreParticipatory Budgeting
Introduction – 3 Definitions of Participatory Budgeting – 3 Background – 4 Characteristics – 5 The UK experience – 7 Opportunities & Challenges – 9 Is it right for us?…
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