ICELE News
North East Connects community leadership survey published
The North East Community Leadership programme, part of the ICELE regional work-strand, publishes its survey of councillors ICT and benchmarks for 2007.
Rebooting American eDemocracy
The Personal Democracy Forum presents an anthology of forty-four essays brimming with the hopes of reenergising, reorganising, and reorienting the American government for the Internet Age.
European eParticipation network launches
PEP-NET - the EC funded eParticipation network, of which ICELE is a founding member, was launched in Hamburg on the 21st May.
ICELE's International Awards: Winners Announced
At this week's International e-Participation Symposium a special awards ceremony was held and the winners and finalists of ICELE's International Awards were announced.
The Rt Hon Hazel Blears MP addresses International eParticipation Symposium
The Rt Hon Hazel Blears has addressed the International e-Participation Symposium, talking about how new technology 'has the potential to open the door to a new kind of politics'.
ICELE'S International Awards Short-list Announced
The International Centre of Excellence for Local eDemocracy (ICELE) has been trawling through the massive number of nominations received and is pleased to announce the award shortlist.
ICELE vice Chair shortlisted in the Women in Public Life Awards
ICELE is pleased to announce that Councillor Mary Reid, Vice Chair of ICELE has been shortlisted for the ‘Women in Public Life Awards 2008’ in the category of ‘Local Government Personality of the year
ICELE Announces International Awards
The International Centre of Excellence for Local eDemocracy, ICELE, today launched its prestigious international ‘Making a difference online’ awards.
An Easy way to talk
Chair of ICELE Matthew Ellis speaks to LGA First about how elected members should start blogging to connect with local people.
Councillors shown how to catch voters with the net
More than 100 delegates attended an ICELE conference in Bristol to learn how the internet can improve democracy. Watch the recorded webcast online.
BBC backs out of changing the world
A spokesperson for the BBC at the World eDemocracy Forum announced that the acclaimed campaigning site, 'Action Network' is to close its doors.
New "Digital Dialogues" instalment
The second report for the Digital Dialogues Project - an independent review into the use of online technologies to enhance engagement between central government and the public - is now online.
How transparent are you?
eDemocracy group open collaborative online discussion
Who rocks your eWorld?
PoliticsOnline and the World eDemocracy Forum announce open nominations for the 'Top 10 Who Are Changing the World of Internet and Politics'.
MySpace or yours?
Neath Port Talbot Council uses social networking site to deliver messages to young people
Boost for online consultation
Worcestershire County Council's online consultation database has been snapped-up by Walsall Council.
British web trends revealed
A recent report from the Oxford Internet Institute reveals new trends and differences in social networking via the web
Who's in your top 20?
In September Harriman House will publish the 2007 Guide to Political Blogging in the UK. Submit your top 20 and win £100 worth of Political DVDs!
Enter your project into the e-Government National Awards 2007
Now in their fourth year, the annual e-Government National Awards recognise the 'best of the best'! The organisers are calling for entries.
Stand Up, Speak Up, Thumbs Up?
The Conservative party reveals their new Web 2.0 "Stand Up Speak Up" website aimed at shaping their election manifesto.
Brown wants green on ePetitions
Gordon Brown calls for Parliament to debate ePetitions
Insider tips for new bloggers
The IBM Center for the Business of Government at Southeastern Louisiana University publishes blogging report.
Consultation grows on trees
Delib have teamed-up with the Department of Health to launch an "Ideas Trees" for the Government's new UK wide consultation on Carers.
UK slips in world 'e' readiness ranking
The UK has fallen two position from its 2006 ranking to come in 7th in the 2007 e-readiness rankings.
Streaming is the new reading
A number of public sector internet video services, crammed with free video archives on a broad spectrum of topics, have been launched recently.
Achievements and challenges in eDemocracy : Event announcement
The conference will reflect on research over the last thirty years, and look at the basic challenges to democracy in an extended Europe as well as in the face of new upcoming technologies.
Information producers get new net recipes
The Power of Information review, published by the Cabinet Office, has been revealed.
Make a change.org
Social networking site, Change.org launched recently with features set to revolutionise the way people interact with non-profit organisations and political causes.
Petitions on DiTV and mobile
South Yorkshire pioneers petitioning on DiTV and mobile. Find out more >>
Westminster joins web revolution
After many years of persuasion, Parliament has launched its own online consultation site.
How to achieve high take up of your online developments
Learn more about Socitm Insight's linked reports into how you can achieve success with online services leading to high take-up, efficiencies, and greater customer satisfaction. Find out more >>
Third European eGovernment Awards - Call for Entries
Submit your project into the third European eGovernment Awards - awarded for good practices in the use of Information & Communication Technologies in public service >>
District Councils join together on YouTube
District Councils in Somerset join together on YouTube and on the No.10 petition site to oppose plans to create a single-tier council across the County. Read more and view the YouTube film online ...
DCA announces innovations fund phase two
The Democratic Engagement Branch of the DCA invites applications for the next round of funding
eDemocracy video launched by LocalGovTV
LocalGovTV launches new FREE eDemocracy briefing video designed for local authorities and public bodies looking for means to more fully engage citizens in democratic and consultation processes.
Democracy: Oxford English Dictionary Word of Today!
The Oxford English Dictionary has selected democracy as its word of the day. Find out about the OEDs definition, as well as links into ICELEs own definitions of eDemocracy, eParticipation and more ...
Council of Europe hosts eDemocracy Symposium
A two-day symposium on eDemocracy is examining how information technology can encourage European citizens to more actively take part in democracy. The symposium runs from the 23 - 24th April.
New forum launched by the Department of Communities and Local Government
From April to September the DCLG will be asking a different question in their online forum - this month the question is 'what motivates people to become councillors?'
£2million programme to engage the Third Sector
IDeA to train 2,000 local commissioners on involving the Third Sector in delivering services - Ed Miliband
Sunderland announced as Digital Challenge Winner
Set to receive £3m to deliver its plans for a digitally enabled community that will benefit some of the most vulnerable and socially excluded people in the area.
A combined voice for Bedfordshire
Five Bedfordshire public bodies have joined together to set up a countywide consultation panel, and are now looking for local residents to take part.
£4.3million to help faith organisations promote community cohesion
Communities Minister Phil Woolas has offered grants totalling more than £4.3 million to 343 organisations to promote a common sense of citizenship.
1,798,184 people sign Number 10 ePetition
The biggest ePetition on www.number10.gov.uk attracts nearly 1.8 million signatures in a campaign against new road charging proposals.
New Voting Pilots announced
New pilots schemes help people vote more conveniently at the Local Government Elections in 13 English LAs in May 2007
Love Birmingham, Love Digital
That is the message from Birmingham City Council this Valentines.
Citizen Forums will ask tough questions about the role of Citizen and State
New social research published today shows what people think and expect from the State and public services.
Minister and experts announce major progress in first year of Transformational Government strategy
The Government today launched its progress report on 'Transformational Government: enabled by technology'
New consultation into UK civil space policy
A wide-ranging public consultation on the UK's new civil space strategy was launched on the 8th January 2007 by Science and Innovation Minister Malcolm Wicks.
Citizens to take centre stage in Whitehall
Ordinary people will have the chance to directly influence government decisions as part of a major policy review starting this month.
Hansard Society publishes Digital Dialogues Interim Report
'Digital Dialogues' is an independent investigation into the use of online technologies to promote dialogue between central government and the public.
Digital TV now watched in 3 out of 4 households
OFCOM published its Communications Market Report: Digital TV Progress Report for the 3rd quarter of 2006 (July - September)
Bristol wins Eurocities Award for Participation
Bristol City Council has won a Eurocities Award for Participation for its CampaignCreator project
NHS Direct to be made available through Freeview
The health advice service NHS Direct is to be made available to 6.4 million homes through a freeview channel
New Resource Centre for public dialogue on Science and Innovation.
The Governments goal is for the UK public to be confident about the governance, regulation and use of science and technology - by both government and business ...
Number 10 launches ePetitions
Everyone now has the chance to address, sign and deliver a petition directly to the Prime Minister with Number 10's new online service.
Local Government White Paper - Strong and prosperous communities
The Department for Communities and Local Government has launched a white paper which aims to give local people more influence and power to improve their lives.
The International Centre of Excellence for Local eDemocracy is officially launched
ICELE aims to provide best practice advice, support and practical solutions to help local authorities increase national eParticipation rates
New ICELE website & research is launched
The International Centre of Excellence for Local eDemocracy (ICELE) launches its new website www.icele.org.
