Operational budget cuts are never an easy thing to explain to the public. When the Isle of Man government needed to save £25m in 5 years, they used our platform Dialogue to facilitate open, considered discussion around how to do this: delib.net/dialogue/custo…

Online engagement isn't 'better' than offline - each method has its benefits & citizens need to access engagement in different ways. Perth & Kinross Council use Citizen Space to facliltate a blended approach, which is important for climate conversations: consult.pkc.gov.uk/climate/

Playing outside does wonders for a child's physical and mental health, but most children have far less freedom than their parents did. In episode 21 of our Practical Democracy podcast, we learnt about an initiative that aims to change that: delib.net/practical-demo…

When done right, community engagement can increase understanding and reduce stigma around controversial subjects. For example, Edinburgh Council is using Citizen Space to assess the impact of community service for people who commit crimes: consultationhub.edinburgh.gov.uk/hsc/cpo-2023/c…

Consultations don't always have to be about fixing problems - sometimes they can be about making great things even better. Aberdeen Council is consulting residents about its hugely popular Summer in the City programme: consultation.aberdeencity.gov.uk/communities-ho…

Asking the right questions in a consultation means you'll get better-quality data. But it's not just about what you ask - HOW you ask is just as important. Watch our webinar on good question design to find out more: delib.net/learn/on-deman…

Often, stakeholder engagement is extremely technical. But not always - UKRI are asking stakeholders for their views on two new definitions for types of funding. The activity & the definitions are really easy to follow, making stakeholders' lives easier. engagementhub.ukri.org/esrc-insights/…

When engaging on difficult issues like violence against women and girls, a one-and-done approach isn't enough - it needs a commitment to continuous listening, learning and change. Edinburgh Council are listening to women's experience in multiple stages: delib.net/citizen_space/…

In episode 18 of our Practical Democracy podcast, we speak to Dr. Julia Wagemann (she/her), founder of Women+ in Geospatial, about unconscious bias, glass ceilings and working in a male-dominated field. Listen to the full episode on our website: delib.net/practical-demo…

Accessible consultations mean people with disabilities can share their views. This is why The Independent Review of Learning Disability and Autism in the Mental Health Act chose Citizen Space, which is compliant with WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards: delib.net/citizen_space/…

"The spirit of engagement means conversing with citizens, not because it’s your statutory duty, but because it’s the right thing to do in terms of democratic legitimacy." - Why community engagement isn't just about the legal minimum. Read more: newsroom.delib.net/what-does-comm…

Want to understand your community's priorities? Simulator is an online tool that lets the public try making complex decisions. Our client Victoria University used it to learn what services students wanted their annual levy spent on: delib.net/simulator/cust…

For residents in highly populated areas like the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, parking can be an emotive issue - which is why it's so essential for consultations to be easy to find, understand and engage in: delib.net/citizen_space/…

The Onion Collective was founded by a group of mums with a keen desire to make their town a better place to grow up for their kids. In episode 20 of our podcast, we spoke to director and co-founder Georgie Grant about community action and shared visions: delib.net/practical-demo…

Effective consultations capture data from a range of demographics. To get the most out of this data, you need a user-friendly platform that makes it easy to spot user trends & patterns. Find out how Citizen Space helped Norfolk Council with data analysis: delib.net/citizen_space/…