Public consultation is often seen as a bureaucratic exercise - a checkbox for government departments and public sector organisations to tick. But the reality is far more profound. Through decades of experience of powering some of the biggest national conversations, Delib has seen how meaningful consultation fundamentally changes policy outcomes and strengthens democratic decision-making.

This talk explores how modern consultation has evolved from a statutory requirement into a powerful tool for better policy-making, illustrated through real-world examples where the public voice has directly shaped national and local decisions.

The talk covers: 

• Why input from diverse perspectives leads to more robust and effective policies

• The shift from consultation as compliance to consultation as strategic advantage

• The impact of making consultation more accessible and engaging

• How digital tools are transforming the relationship between government and citizens

  
  

Join us to explore the transformative power of public voice in policy-making and best practice insights.