Mel Stevens

Lets make stuff happen! Connector and collaborator.

[Mel Stevens @68melstevens]

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

[Abi Brown OBE @AbiBrown1]

⬇️ 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!

[Rowenna Davis @RowennaDavis]

Want to earn public trust?

Try trusting them.

Some great thoughts at @CfGScrutiny conference today.

[Sarah Castell @sarahcastell]

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!

[Mel Stevens @68melstevens]

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

[Southern @SouthernRailUK]

👷‍♀️👷 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
https://t.co/OkVFPIzfkg

[Mel Stevens @68melstevens]

@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?

[Kelly McBride @kelly_mcb]

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

[Mel Stevens @68melstevens]

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

[Demsoc UK @demsocUK]

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

[Demsoc UK @demsocUK]

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

[Simon Burall @sburall]

Five, yes five, juicy vacancies at our friends @demsoc, scattered liberally across the UK, Belgium and the EU. https://t.co/ZWDAcFWjSu

[Mel Stevens @68melstevens]

Bless Steve, armed with a taser #LineOfDuty

[NUS Charity @nusconnect]

🧑‍🏫Spring Lunch and Learn 🧑‍🏫

Join @68melstevens director of programmes for @demsoc for a starter's guide to citizens' assemblies.

📆 27 April
➡️https://t.co/uWSp43OBfM

[Mel Stevens @68melstevens]

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 https://t.co/UC53gjqe7l

[Mel Stevens @68melstevens]

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!

https://t.co/M3EiKW6XLM

[Demsoc Scotland @DemsocScotland]

Public deliberative workshop in Scotland to discuss the condition of democracy through the lens of the Covid-19 pandemic. Opportunity for you to discuss your views, concerns & propose recommendations. Sign up here and share on with yer pals 👉 https://t.co/ZJUALBCqY2