The Audit Commission announced last week a new toolkit designed to help councils benchmark their success in engaging their community. The press release is a little short on the detail of what the toolkit consists of but the aims are clear and worthy.
This poster stopped me in my tracks as I left Westminster Tube stations a few weeks ago. The design was striking and the copy was spot on. They are simple and strong and, I think, they convey the frustration many young people have with the way they are perceived by Read more…
Gillian Simmons, from England’s most northerly council, Berwick-upon-Tweed, was telling me about their youth engagement plans for this year. The council is supporting a venture between Berwick High School and a local music company PFL Studios. The venture Berwick Music is setting up a music festival in July. Students at Read more…
A cracking idea from the Conservative Party. Supporters (or not) can send in their 30 sec clip about how they would improve their local environment and the best will feature in one of the Conservative Party election broadcasts. Excellent way of involving people. For it to truly work though they Read more…