Tag Archives: dclg

Scaling up public sector innovation

Posted on July 18, 2011 by Dave

A few months ago I was interviewed by some very nice civil servants from BIS and CLG about how central government could help support and scale innovation in local public services. I can’t remember much of what I said, but … Continue reading →

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Bookmarks for December 12th through December 30th

Posted on December 30, 2010 by Dave

I find this stuff so that you don’t have to. Five (grim) predictions for 2011 – Ingrid expresses a few concerns. Let's work to make sure this stuff doesn't happen! What Localism might mean for local gov web managers by Michele Ide-Smith … Continue reading →

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Communities & Local Government engaging with bloggers

Posted on October 6, 2008 by Dave

The Department for Communities & Local Government did some great work in engaging people with the Empowerment White Paper entitled Communities in Control. Some of the activity included a blog, forum, Twitter feed, online video and photos hosted on Flickr. … Continue reading →

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Consultation Update

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Dave

Last week, two different consultation exercises were launched by two Whitehall departments, each tackling the issue of how to engage people through the web slightly differently. Firstly, there was DCLG with their blog/twitter/forum combo; second was DIUS, with their funky … Continue reading →

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Blears blogging

Posted on July 9, 2008 by Dave

In what must be the most exciting day in the Department for Communities and Local Government ever, which has seen the start of a Twitter feed and the publication of a major white paper, the latest news is that Hazel … Continue reading →

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