My life is somewhat busier than normal having moved house to East Sussex 2 weeks ago. I’m still unpacking various boxes which seem never ending and trying to get things fixed in the house so you will have to excuse me if I seem to be rambling. There are still a large amount of membership … Continued
A somewhat belated happy new year to all. I hope you had a good festive break particularly after the stresses and strains of the recent election. Things are getting back to normal and this is the first Democracy Direct for 2020. I have mentioned in a previous bulletin that we have been preparing a survey of … Continued
Happy 2020! Hope that everyone managed to get some down time over the festive period and are ready for what this year brings. For ADSO it will be an exciting year, the Board are committed to improving our support to you and the sector, and look forward to working with all of you. The UK … Continued
As I write this week’s democracy direct, I am conscious that many of you will be working hard in the polling stations across the country and perhaps getting ready for a long night at the count. When you read this however, it will thankfully be all over! I voted in my local station earlier today … Continued
So with election week i know most of us will be involved in various duties ensuring that the vote is a smooth one (the process at least). I have been heavily involved in my day job with election prep and have learnt much about delivering an election during the winter period, i do love the … Continued
I’m trying to avoid talking about the election and Brexit, but I can’t help myself! I’ll try not to repeat what you will have gleaned from the media (and I mean all forms, print, TV, radio and social (although I do hope you don’t rely on Facebook for your political guidance)). For us these are … Continued
Our 10th Anniversary Conference held in Bristol for the first time is finally over. We had a great selection of speakers and workshops over the 2 days and you can see some of the pictures from the conference on our facebook page Well done to the 25 learners who completed their Qualification Certificate or Diploma … Continued
Before I proceed with this week’s newsletter I would like to start with an apology to Nottingham City Council in relation to last week’s newsletter. We may have given the impression that they were withdrawing from the current contract. That is not the case. The contract is up for renewal and they have given us … Continued
Some interesting challenges ahead for those seeking to ensure an accessible election process on 12th December. I think it’s going to be messy, with local Councils in the forefront of sorting it out as best they can; sidestepping nativity plays and Christmas fairs; working their way round the threatened Royal Mail strike to ensure postal … Continued
The House of Commons has finally been able to agree on something and we now have an election on 12th December. I’m sure you have all been preparing for some time as it was a question of when rather than if. We have as a result been considering the situation regarding our conference in November. We realise that the … Continued
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