Well, that was the busiest day we’ve ever had on IAC, and it was the first day! It’s only going to get busier. The energy of young people faced with a forum like this is a joy to behold, but a bugger to keep up with. The moderators and councillors Read more…
It’s now Saturday afternoon and on Monday morning I’m a Councillor kicks off in 33 councils across the country (Dumfries and Galloway finished yesterday as it is now half term in most of Scotland). All is quiet now, a few councillors are still to post their manifestos and Sophia is Read more…
Stephen Hilton writes that Campaign Creator will be given some recognition but an international organisation. Campaign Creator has been selected as one of six International "Good Practice in Citizen Participation" projects by the International Observatory of Participative Democracy (OIDP). The project was chosen from 40 International Case Studies. And the the Read more…
Lovely idea of placing polling booths in pubs. As Tom Watson points out they’ve been pretty much the same in the House of Commons for a while so why not.
On Saturday I was (almost) gobsmacked when I saw "WebCameron". Not the site itself, just the fact that the Guardian decided to run with the story as it’s front page lead. Then tonight we saw the launch and electoral success of the Purple Alliance led by The Amazing Mrs. Pritchard Read more…
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…
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, 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…
OFSTED published today their latest report on Citizenship teaching in secondary schools. You can download it here. As you’d expect it recommends direct contact between students and councillors as a good teaching practice. A common feature of good lessons is the high level of participation on the part of pupils. Read more…
It’s been a hectic day today calling all the councils who have expressed an interest in I’m a Councillor but from whom we’ve not had a definite yes or no. We’ll do a final count tomorrow but it looks like we’ll have about 35 councils taking part in October which Read more…