Once the General Election result became clear (i.e. three days later!) The Consultation Institute asked some of their Associates for their immediate reactions. In particular they asked them to consider what the implications might be for public engagement and consultation. Their comments were prepared before the comprehensive agreement between Coalition partners, and before Monday’s announcement […]
Monthly Archives: May 2010
The coalition have launched their civil society programme at an event in Downing Street with community activists and leaders from around the country. http://www.number10.gov.uk/news/topstorynews/2010/05/big-society-50248 The new proposals aim to create a climate that empowers local people and communities, building a big society that will “take power away from politicians and give it to people”. These […]
Whichever government came to power after the election they were going to be faced with a tough financial climate and making cuts to public spending. The formation of Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition (or rather the Conservatives having their say about spending cuts in the coalition) means that some of these cuts will happen sooner […]
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