Index to discussion and other papers

Paper: A Tale of Two Cities (PDF)
This comparison, of how two adjacent unitary authorities handled a similar parking strategy issue, gives the lie to the old familiar claim that ‘consultation wastes time and money’. Far from it. At this moment (January 2001) the properly managed scheme is into implementation; the future for the other remains grey, perhaps getting blacker!

Paper: Evaluating participatory, deliberative and ways of working
In this document, evaluation is taken to mean a process of assessment which identifies and analyses the nature and impact of processes and programmes. Evaluation is deeper and more analytical than monitoring, focuses on results and impacts as well as describing activities, and is long term - ideally starting as the project or programme begins (or before) and continuing throughout the project's life (and after).
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Paper: Ip2DP or not to be... (Large PDF)

Paper: Response to the Planning Green Paper (PDF)

Paper: Public Participation in Local Government - A survey of local authorities
Demelza Birch, Local and Regional Government Research Unit, ODPM
Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, London
December 2002

Paper: E-Participation and the Future of Democracy (PDF)
Andrew Acland, Dialogue by Design
February 2003

Article: Lessons in Living
Liza Ramrayka, Guardian Unlimited
Wednesday March 5, 2003

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