Open Govt Network NI

An alliance of civic society representatives lobbying for more open, participatory and accountable government in NI. Linked to Open Government Partnership.

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

Northern Ireland’s planning system lacks meaningful transparency and community engagement.

Our new report calls for reforms in favour of the public interest.

Available here👉https://t.co/F8nSj1sgON

#OpenGov #NorthernIreland

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

We’re looking forward to briefing the committee on the important work of open government in Northern Ireland and the role they can play in championing it for transparency, accountability, and public trust in our institutions.

[Northern Ireland Assembly Committee for Finance @NIAFinance]

The Committee for Finance will next meet on Wednesday 4th December at 2pm. The Committee will hear from @OpenGovNI on the work of Open Government in Northern Ireland and from the Department @dptfinance on the NI Investment Fund and UK Infrastructure Bank/National Wealth Fund.

[BBC News NI @BBCNewsNI]

Teenagers want voting age in NI to be lowered to 16 https://t.co/2qYMv7useR

[Sam McBride @SJAMcBride]

A fraud investigation is under way into allegations that lax controls at NI Water meant it has been paying contractors multiple times & for work which was never done. The internal probe emerges as NI Water is asking Stormont for lots more public cash.
https://t.co/sAvZJU0vtR

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

@apallan Report is here for reference: https://t.co/LLHDOAqA5V

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

@apallan We looked into this issue last year as part of our ‘Opening Local Government’ research. Transparency of decisions at local government level is a major issue in need of reform. The research makes practical recommendations for how this can be done.

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

We need council committees to be open and transparent by default. How might decisions be different if they were made in full view of the public?

[Belfast Telegraph @BelTel]

Northern Ireland is facing its most serious environmental crisis in years after fake planning evidence was used in applications for new farm animal sheds, campaigners have said.

https://t.co/3Kt717V7Ti

https://t.co/3Kt717V7Ti

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

@JessBlair7 @OpenGovUK @scotgovopen @opengovcymru We’re there, behind @jonjalex making @redpath42 laugh 🙂

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

We may still be without an Executive in NI, but civil society reps are here in Tallinn, bringing our achievements and challenges in Open Government to the Global Summit, connecting with reformers from around the world, and bringing back energy and inspiration #OGPSummit

[Sam McBride @SJAMcBride]

Across Northern Ireland, an area twice the size of Belfast could be seriously contaminated, but we don’t know where it is because Stormont has decided not to implement the law - despite civil servants admitting that creates a “high risk” to human health.
https://t.co/tNM88TxQlr

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

Do you have thoughts on how to improve transparency, accountability and participation in UK Government? 🧐

If so, don't miss your chance!

You can now contribute to the UK's Open Government Action Plan ✍️

Share your ideas before 7 June ➡️

https://t.co/SBKx1e8Ou2

@OpenGovUK

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

Happening today!

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

How can we ensure meaningful community engagement in local NI planning decisions?

Join our @ImagineBelfast panel to find out!

📅Friday 24 March
⏰12.30 – 14:00 GMT

➡️More info and registration here
https://t.co/R8WcGELYVl

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

Don't miss our @ImagineBelfast event tomorrow! 👀

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

How can we ensure meaningful community engagement in local NI planning decisions?

Join our @ImagineBelfast panel to find out!

📅Friday 24 March
⏰12.30 – 14:00 GMT

➡️More info and registration here
https://t.co/R8WcGELYVl

[Community Places @CommunityPlaces]

Looking forward to joining the panel @ImagineBelfast to explore how #communityengagement in planning can be more meaningful and help to build trust @andymcdevitt_1 @PJ_Braithwaite @rebekahmccabe_ @briancleland @JamesEHennessey @SaveMagheraPark

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

@andymcdevitt_1, @briancleland, Jennifer Young of @SaveMagheraPark, @JamesEHennessey, and Louise O'Kane of @CommunityPlaces

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

How can we ensure meaningful community engagement in local NI planning decisions?

Join our @ImagineBelfast panel to find out!

📅Friday 24 March
⏰12.30 – 14:00 GMT

➡️More info and registration here
https://t.co/R8WcGELYVl

[Open Govt Network NI @OpenGovNI]

A recent report showed the NI planning system to lack transparency and meaningful citizen engagement.

Join NIOGN at @ImagineBelfast to discuss systemic problems and steps forward.

📅Friday 24 March, 12.30 – 14:00 GMT

More info and registration➡️ https://t.co/R8WcGEMwKT

[nibusinessinfo @nibusinessinfo]

ONE WEEK TO GO | Applications close on Friday 3 March 2023 for the Open Data Innovation and Outreach Fund, with grants of up to £5k available to encourage the use of open data

Find out more & apply now >> https://t.co/KNbcUprLSf