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Selected Current Consultations
The latest on public consultation brought to you by W@W. Plus your guide to having your say in the consultation process
CFWD - What’s In It for Women? The Coalition Government has an extensive programme of constitutional and political reform, but to date there has been very little discussion about increasing the diversity of parliament. The recent Speaker’s Conference Report, which was produced before the general election, made a number of recommendations, but seems to have sunk without trace. The new reform proposals include a referendum on AV, fewer constituencies, and an elected House of Lords. We’d like to know what you think about some of this, so we’ve put together a quick survey for you to complete. It only takes a few minutes, but it would help us to assess what women (and men) are thinking about the issues it covers. All the data it collects is held securely, and not passed on to anyone else, and we’ll be publishing the results in September. You can fill the survey in using this link: What's In It for Women: Reform Survey. Thank you in advance! The Scottishy Women's Convention has been holding a series of roadshows around the Highlands to consult with women about iisues of public policy. previous roadshows have been about poverty, education and violence. This year with public sector cuts on the horizon the SWC has been seeking women's views on public spending and public sector budget cuts. Discussions have been around three key questions: what services in your area do you believe should be protected? If you were promoting your area as a place to move to, what would uyou highlight? And finally, what would you like the Scottish governmentto change about your area? Responses to these question can be sent sheree at W@W where they will be collated and forwarded to the SWC for inclusion in their Roadshow Report 2010. Wider Planning for an Ageing Population - Housing & Communities Start date 29/06/2010 - End date 29/09/2010 A Consultation on the report of the Wider Planning for an Ageing Population Working Group, part of the Reshaping Care Programme. The report looks at the issues facing older people's housing and proposes a number of actions to meet the outcomes we would like to achieve. Take part
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations’ Strategic Review is being undertaken in the context of a new government, the prospect of a Scottish election in May 2011, and the most severe public expenditure restraint of recent times. The SCVO is an important lobby group for the Third Sector – please support their case by taking part. The consultation is open until 6 August 2010
Housing Policy Discussion
Housing is at the heart of our everyday lives. It binds our communities, contributes to our wellbeing, stores our wealth, drives our energy consumption and affects our job and health opportunities.This is the home of a broad discussion about housing policy, one which will take place throughout the summer with events across the country to discuss the various themes that make up Housing: Fresh Thinking, New Ideas Housing: Fresh Thinking, New Ideas The Highland Council Budget Consultation
CLOSED Charging for Services Are the public and users of services able to pay more for the services they receive? What level of increase would be acceptable to you if it meant the service continued? Budget Leader's Blog CLOSED - How can individuals and communities contribute? What more could individuals and communities do for themselves? For example, we spend £3.9m on street cleaning and litter collection. We also spend £4.3m on grounds maintenance, flower beds and play areas. Could community involvement help to reduce these costs by £1m? What else can we do to be less tolerant of people dropping litter? Should we fine more people and ask the Scottish Government to make fines higher? Further Potential Savings to 2013 = £1m To find out more or to take part in the process visit the Budget Leader's Blog |
“"You'll never do a whole lot unless you're brave enough to try."”- Dolly Parton Topic of the Month W@W Topic of the Month for August 2010 - 10 Ways to Make Home-working Easier Check it out Topical Blog - One Woman's Week - Views from the Gender Gap Help Make it Stop new police campaign against domestic violence - watch the video on YouTube - Visit the new Rape Crisis website Read Aruna Gnanadason on What Does Global Feminism Mean to YOU? Try this simple technique for assessing women's roles film Bechdel Test What's new in the Blogosphere -Go Lassie Go, Gender Across Borders News from The Centre for Women & Democracy, Fawcett Society and Engender are active in these last weeks of the general election campaign, providing analysis and events.
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