“She’s alright, she is”

As everyone knows about consultation, it’s important to have the full feedback loop. We can’t expect young people to take IAC seriously, and get passionate about taking part, if it seems like no-one REALLY takes any notice. So I asked the councillors from last year to tell me what difference Read more…

Breaking News on IAC Live Chat

Students in Coleraine were first to hear about progress in the NI Devolution talks today.  During a Live Chat session Cllr John Dallat who was attending the talks in St.Andrews broke into the conversation to say: Cllr John Dallat: Peter – Good News Peter as we speak a settlement has Read more…

You’ve got to love live chats

We had a good live chat today in Dumfries and Galloway, with Cllr Sean Marshall showing how it should be done, asking young people questions and getting them talking. They got very enthusiastic, telling him about what they wanted to see in their area. So enthusiastic that Sean was deluged! Read more…

Secret confessions of a moderator I

Hi, I’m chief moderator every year, although until the event starts I’m the only one. It’s not too bad, I boss myself about a bit and then sneak off for sly tea breaks when I’m not looking… I’m mainly doing prep at the moment, except when something’s happening in Dumfries Read more…

I’m a Councillor…2006 going, going, gone live

I’m a Councillor, Get me out of Here 2006! has gone live in Scotland already this year.  Dumfries & Galloway Council’s event has been live all week.  On October 9th a further 33 councils from all over the UK will go live too. We’re covering all four corners this year.  Read more…

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