Yesterday I spent the afternoon at Hyperlocal Govcamp West Midlands, a gathering of hyperlocal bloggers, local government officials, and people involved in open data. The final session of the afternoon focused on what bloggers wanted from council officials. The subject itself says a lot about just how the power relationship between communications professionals and hyperlocal …
Stuff I've seen October 1st through to October 5th
These are my links for October 1st through October 5th: An open letter to David Cameron, part one of three « Francesca Elston – I have worked in a large Government department, and I believe the following: firstly, that it would have been possible to take 25% of the costs out without harming the service …
The Big Society in Action – notes from another session at the Conservative Party Conference
I’ve just come away from a very thought provoking Big Society discussion hosted by the University of Birmingham and Demos at the Conservative Party Fringe. I think Rory Stewart MP gave one of the most lucid explanations I’ve yet come across. Here are my notes Rory Stewart is the new MP for Penrith and the …
Big Society on a Small Budget – can more really be done for less. Notes from a Conservative Party Conference session.
I’m trying to cover as many Big Society sessions on the Conservative Party Fringe as I can get too – not least looking for any clarity on what it might mean. The first one was run by The Citizens Advice Bureau: Big Society on a Small Budget – can more really be done for less. …