Mel Stevens

A really handy resource that has all the info you need of you're considering doing a citizen assembly. And lovely graphics!

⬇️ A great @CfGScrutiny session with 3 fab panellists. People *might* say governance is dry, but we now all know; 💋 how snog/marry/avoid can help decision making ❓ what ‘genuine, honest consultation’ really means, & 💻 which emails statutory officers open first every morning!

Want to earn public trust? Try trusting them. Some great thoughts at @CfGScrutiny conference today.

Great morning with @GrahamAllenMPX sharing how deliberative approaches can unlock political deadlocks, giving evidence to @francescrook Commission on Political Power. Now is the moment to make #CitizensAssemblies & similar processes a normal, everyday part of our politics!

@RachelNixseaman @lochnessRNLI Amazing. What an incredible thing to do and a brilliant organisation to join.

👷‍♀️👷 No Southern trains will run to or from London Victoria while @NetworkRailSE carry out works on the 14, 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 January. ℹ Full details on alternative journey options southernrailway.com/travel-informa…

@DrRodDacombe Rod, this is such a critical challenge and one us practitioners need to grab and think through, both in terms of method and practice, but also in terms of psychological safety for participants, and the ability to listen and lean in. Would value a discussion if possible?

I'm giving a paper at MANCEPT next week on the limits of what can be included in democratic deliberation, highlighting the challenges raised by conspiracy theories. This is one of the most policy-relevant pieced I've worked on. Why? 1/

Opportunities to work on democracy in the UK with a very good bunch 🌟

And yet more exciting job opportunities at Demsoc. Please take a look, apply and share. @demsocUK @curiousc

We've had a lovely fourth day with citizens in #Newham! ♥️🌱 Here we all are after a weekend of hard work together, crafting their ideas for #Greening the Borough 🏞️ @involveUK @rokhsanafiaz #NewhamSpeaks #Environment #Parks #GreenSpaces #Democracy #CitizensAssembly

Check this out!🤩 #Newham residents getting stuck into a map of their public open spaces 🗺️🏞️🌿 Day One 📅 of our Standing Citizens' Asssembly with @NewhamLondon & @involveUK #DigitalParticipation #Accessibility #NewhamSpeaks #GreenSpaces #CityPlanning #SpatialPlanning

Five, yes five, juicy vacancies at our friends @demsoc, scattered liberally across the UK, Belgium and the EU. demsoc.org/vacancies

Bless Steve, armed with a taser #LineOfDuty

🧑‍🏫Spring Lunch and Learn 🧑‍🏫 Join @68melstevens director of programmes for @demsoc for a starter's guide to citizens' assemblies. 📆 27 April ➡️ow.ly/6wMU50E8pAu

Check out CEE Bill Alliance. We have just written an open letter to the Prime Minister—making the case for the UK Government to urgently adopt the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill ceebill.uk/sign-up?recrui…

I'm proud to sign this letter to @BorisJohnson urging him to back the #CEEbill It offers the last, best opportunity to get real on the climate-nature crisis—but we need your help to make it a top priority for every MP Take action now—join the Alliance! independent.co.uk/climate-change…

Great job opportunities at a top organisation 👇