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We'll be thinking of some ideas to submit - and heading to some of the online sessions 👇
Join us a week on Wednesday for another great line-up 👇
Previous events here: www.transformgov.org.uk/previous.shtml
What did we learn from the 2nd FOI Network workshop, on supporting journalists/specialist users of FOI?
@mysociety.org have written it up. Key points:
- Frustration at pushback (active & passive)
- Importance of writing good requests, understanding process
www.mysociety.org/2026/04/20/f...
The third workshop which will help shape an FOI Network for campaigners, users and practitioners is happening online at 1130 next Wednesday, 29 April
Topic: How could an FOI Network support Freedom of Information delivery & practice?
Join us, especially if you're an FOI officer!
luma.com/6pu7l2yj
🚨 OUR FIRST NEWSLETTER 🚨
Events! Lots of them! @transformgovtalks.bsky.social and @policycamp.bsky.social
The future of Data Bites
Keeping the FOIA burning
Some ideas for open government
And more!
medium.com/state-of-the...
(Subscribe via email: mailchi.mp/3c57e3c9e403...)
Just spotted another government organisation on here, @tprgovuk.bsky.social, so have added to my starter pack:
go.bsky.app/JHsY1Wz
Who else has joined since I put it together?
Timely, with former perm sec Jonathan Slater on civil service reform, and @local.gov.uk on the future of local government
Join us in person or online next Wednesday 29 April 👇
Also mentions that I'm in Berlin for the Creative Bureaucracy Festival (yes, I do know how to enjoy myself) - drop me a line if you're here too!
TOMORROW!
@transformgovtalks.bsky.social with:
- Lisa Trickey/Rebekah Wilson @local.gov.uk, state of digital local govt & LG2040: The State of Things to Come
- Jonathan Slater, visiting prof @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social @qmul.bsky.social, civil service reform
MoJ/online, 6pm luma.com/7nu2j853
Welcome to the first State of the Future newsletter, which you either signed up for several weeks ago and have forgotten about, or are…
🚨 OUR FIRST NEWSLETTER 🚨
Events! Lots of them! @transformgovtalks.bsky.social and @policycamp.bsky.social
The future of Data Bites
Keeping the FOIA burning
Some ideas for open government
And more!
medium.com/state-of-the...
(Subscribe via email: mailchi.mp/3c57e3c9e403...)
Gavin Freeguard
Gavin Freeguard
Gavin Freeguard
Gavin Freeguard
Welcome to the first State of the Future newsletter, which you either signed up for several weeks ago and have forgotten about, or are…
We continue with exploratory work that will help shape what the FOI Network will become, and how it will best serve specific types of those who use Freedom Of Information. Last week, in our second wor...
The FOI Network is currently an informal coalition of civil society organisations, journalists, and academics interested in freedom of information in the UK.…
luma.com
Thrilled that @policycamp.bsky.social, a one-day unconference for policy practitioners, is happening!
- Thursday 23 July, 1000-1630
- University College London
Apply for tickets now: policycamp.org.uk
A massive thank you to everyone who helped shape our thinking. Please share widely!
🚨 CALL FOR EVIDENCE 🚨
The UK govt is currently looking for ideas for the next open govt national action plan, which covers transparency, accountability, open data, digital governance, public participation and more
Closes 25 May, as many ideas of 250 words as you'd like www.gov.uk/government/c...
MULisa Trickey and Rebekah Wilson, Local Government Association on the state of digital Local Government and LG2040: The State of Things to Come
Jonathan…
Our next event!
🚨 6PM, WED 29th April 🚨
At the MoJ or online.
Lisa Trickey and Rebekah Wilson, LGA : LG2040: The State of Things to Come
Jonathan Slater (ex DfE Perm Sec), Visiting Professor at King’s College London and QMUL
luma.com/7nu2j853
Please share! Thanks 🙏
Gavin Freeguard
Our next event!
🚨 6PM, WED 29th April 🚨
At the MoJ or online.
Lisa Trickey and Rebekah Wilson, LGA : LG2040: The State of Things to Come
Jonathan Slater (ex DfE Perm Sec), Visiting Professor at King’s College London and QMUL
luma.com/7nu2j853
Please share! Thanks 🙏
www.gov.uk
We’re seeking evidence to inform the initial phase of the Seventh UK National Action Plan for Open Government.
Lisa Trickey and Rebekah Wilson, Local Government Association on the state of digital Local Government and LG2040: The State of Things to Come
Jonathan Slater,…
Lisa Trickey and Rebekah Wilson, Local Government Association on the state of digital Local Government and LG2040: The State of Things to Come
Jonathan Slater,…
