Public Square

Councillor attitudes towards citizen engagement: New report

Findings from a survey of councillor attitudes towards citizen engagement, created as part of Public Square.

How To Run A Citizens' Assembly: Handbook

Created as part of the Innovation in Democracy Programme, this handbook provides practical insight into what is involved in running a Citizens' Assembly - from inception to receiving recommendations from citizens.

Reflections from the Jury: Week Two

Reflections from Mike Lodge as he enters week two of judging award nominees

Flatpack Democracy: Reclaiming Local Politics

When Independents for Frome took over their town council they built a less combative, more participatory style of local politics. Based on their experiences, Flatpack Democracy is a movement that’s sharing these lessons and helping others on the same journey.

Reflections from the Jury: Week One

Mike Lodge reports on his experience from the judging panel of the Awards, with some of his initial reflections

Key ingredients for co-production: Roundtable reflections

Reflections from our online co-production roundtable. What are the key ingredients for co-production?

Crises, identity and the future of democracy: Upcoming research

Clara Affun-Adegbulu outlines her upcoming research on how current crises are shaping identify in the black community and how this in turn may affect political engagement.