We love talking about the weather in this country so let’s not disappoint. I was going to open this week’s message with the following “Thankfully the storms seemed to have passed” but I’m not so sure now. Many parts of the country are still flooded and/or are facing a massive clean up operation with more … Continued
So another interesting week in UK politics, and as detailed in the democracy direct, the Cabinet reshuffle was originally trailed as heralding major changes to departmental structures and recognition of climate change as an issue meriting significant status within those structures, however the reshuffle will be remembered for the resignation of Chancellor Savid Javid as the PM … Continued
Democracy, or the impact of it, is never far from the news. This country and the world are dealing with so many issues which reflect on democracy or the lack of it. I’m thinking of, inter alia (as we used to say in Roman times): Climate crisis and different governmental responses: different nations are reacting … Continued
Now that the Christmas decorations have been put back in the loft and ‘Dry January’ is over, all Councils will now be heavily involved in budget setting meetings, whichever form of governance your Council has. If you operate scrutiny, I’m sure backbench and opposition Members will be carefully reviewing the Executive’s budget proposals and preparing … Continued
I am delighted to be asked to provide an update for ADSO members on the qualifications this week. As you are probably aware, we reviewed and updated both the Certificate and Diploma in 2017 and both take up and progress since then have been very good; 43 learners have completed the Certificate and 7 the … Continued
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
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