Democracy Matters wins ‘Westminster’s Oscars’

The Electoral Reform Society and leading academics picked up the Democratic Innovation Award for their Citizens’ Assembly project at last night’s (29th November) Political Studies Association Annual Awards…

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Politicians from seven parties call for citizens’ say over Britain’s constitution

For immediate release, 12th April 2016 Statement from the Electoral Reform Society on behalf of Democracy Matters Senior figures from all the main parties are coming together to call for citizens…

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Assembly South Overview Report

Revitalising Democracy in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight The Report of Assembly South January 2016 Download the Assembly South Overview Report Contents Executive Summary Introduction The Background to Assembly South

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Assembly North Overview Report

Revitalising Democracy in South Yorkshire The Report of Assembly North January 2016 Download the Assembly North Overview Report Contents Executive Summary Introduction. The Background to Assembly North. Why a Citizens’ Assembly? Why…

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Solent citizens debate plans for Hampshire devolution, in UK’s first ‘Citizens’ Assembly’

But residents want devolution process to be opened up to the public Press release from the Democracy Matters project For immediate release, Monday 16th November, 12:00 For more details…

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Solent citizens to debate and vote on devolution deal

Press release and invitation to journalists from the Democracy Matters project For immediate release, Thursday 12th November, 12:30 For more details visit citizensassembly.co.uk Invitation to journalists: Journalists are invited…

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South Yorkshire citizens want stronger Northern Powerhouse

For immediate release, Monday 9th November 11:15 Statement from the Democracy Matters project Contact: Will Brett ([email protected] / 07979 696 265) For more details visit www.citizensassembly.co.uk South Yorkshire citizens call…

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The Hampshire and Isle of Wight proposals

Source: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Partnership (2015). Devolution for the People of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight: A Prospectus for discussion with Government. Summary of page The 15 Councils, 2 Local…

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The Greater Manchester Devolution Deal

Adapted from: House of Commons Library (2015). Devolution to local government in England. Summary of page  Greater Manchester is leading the way in devolution in England It has had a…

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Where does devolution policy come from?

Adapted from: House of Commons Library (2015). Devolution to local government in England. Following the ‘no’ vote in the September 2014 Scottish independence referendum, the Prime Minister announced proposals…

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