Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 04/09/2026📢 3 𝐝𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐟𝐭! We're hiring: Digital Communications Officer ℹ️ As our Digital Communications Officer, you'll create compelling content across social, web and email, work closely with project teams and partners, and help build the support that puts people at the heart of decision-making. 🧵👇 112
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 26/08/202637 people. 4 groups. 740 collective hours of learning and deliberation & finally, 8 recommendations that @maidstonebc.bsky.social has committed £250,000 to bring to life. That's what it took to build 'Maidstone Together: A Community Discussion', to help address Violence Against Women and Girls. 152
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 25/08/2026After three days of real listening and real disagreement, the Carlingford Lough Citizens' Jury reached seven recommendations, every single one backed by at least 80% of the jury. They're grounded in local knowledge and shaped by people who've watched this place their whole lives. 🧵👇 111
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 20/08/2026⚡ A new power line is planned between Tandragee and Armagh City. SONI, Northern Ireland's electricity grid planner, wants local knowledge to help shape the route. We'd love for you to get involved 👇️ www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion... 000
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 19/08/2026This is what happens when everyone, residents, council, services, gets a genuine seat at the table. Ideas rooted in real experience, and the means to make them real. Read more about our recent work with @maidstonebc.bsky.social 👇 bit.ly/46bg0GQ 032
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 14/08/2026🔍 We're hiring: Digital Communications Officer ℹ️ As our Digital Communications Officer, you'll create compelling content across social, web and email, work closely with project teams and partners, and help build the public and political support that puts people at the heart of decision-making. 🧵👇 110
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Thirteen strangers. One shared lough. 🌊 Through democratic lottery, we brought together 13 people from communities on both sides of the border came together as the Carlingford Lough Citizens' Jury — the first cross-border process of its kind ever held on the island of Ireland. 👇️ 253
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 06/08/2026As the devolution agenda gains pace, South Yorkshire has a chance to show what it looks like when decision-making includes people, not just moves closer to them. We're working with SYMCA on a region-wide engagement strategy so communities can help shape how powers are used 👇 🔗 bit.ly/4pW82L3 021
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 30/07/2026👀 Join us for a special August edition of Democracy Drinks at the Scottish Parliament. Democracy Drinks is a regular gathering to make connections, share ideas, and find inspiration over your drink of choice in a relaxed and friendly setting. All welcome! 🗓️ Thursday 6 August, 17:30 - 20:00luma.comDemocracy Drinks - Edinburgh · LumaJoin us for a special August edition of Democracy Drinks at the Scottish Parliament. Democracy Drinks is a regular gathering to make connections, share ideas,… 100
Reposted by InvolveStephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 21/07/2026Spot on from @involveuk.bsky.social “Bringing all of us into decision-making is absolutely central to how we tackle our biggest problems and seize the opportunities before us.” 043
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 22/07/2026❓ 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦? 👉 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 with @ageingbetter.bsky.social on 𝘞𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘥𝘢𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 29𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘧 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 at 1pm. Find out more about the toolkit, hear stories from places doing the work, & older people who have seen these approaches being adopted locally.ageing-better.org.ukWebinar: Introducing our age-friendly engagement toolkitFollowing the publication of our Age-friendly Engagement Toolkit, join this virtual event with project partners Involve to learn more about the importance of an age-friendly approach to citizen… 110
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 21/07/2026On his first full day in office, the Prime Minister has the opportunity to lead from the get‑go on his power‑sharing agenda. Our CEO, Sue Tibballs, has set out a three‑point plan for how Andy Burnham can use that ambition to restore faith in our democracy. 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion...involve.org.ukA Three-Point Plan for our new PM to deliver his power-sharing agenda.Chief Executive 031
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Andy Burnham's first speech as PM today put power-sharing centre stage. Our CEO Sue Tibballs, OBE says there's a huge amount to build on, but this work needs to be ramped up. Here's her 3-point plan for how the new Prime Minister can grasp this moment 👇 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion... 000
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 14/07/2026Across 28 places and over 1,400 people, the Thriving Places programme has been redesigning how local energy and climate decisions are made in the UK. Today, we’re sharing the findings, learning and resources from this major programme of work... 🧵👇 121
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 03/07/2026❓ 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦? 👉 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 with @ageingbetter.bsky.social on 𝑾𝒆𝒅𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒅𝒂𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 29𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒇 𝑱𝒖𝒍𝒚, at 1pm. Find out more about the toolkit, hear stories from places doing the work, & older people who have seen these approaches being adopted locally.ageing-better.org.ukWebinar: Introducing our age-friendly engagement toolkitFollowing the publication of our Age-friendly Engagement Toolkit, join this virtual event with project partners Involve to learn more about the importance of an age-friendly approach to citizen… 131
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026📅 Free tomorrow? 👇 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱! We’re hosting Democracy Drinks, a friendly, informal gathering to connect, swap ideas, and unwind together. 🎟️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: luma.com/ynmvceo3luma.comDemocracy Drinks - Edinburgh · LumaJoin us for the July edition of Democracy Drinks – an informal regular gathering to make connections, share ideas, and find inspiration over your drink of… 042
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 01/07/2026🚨 1 week to secure your spot 🚀 Join our training lead, Gary Austin, for an interactive workshop that will equip you with the tools to guide effective group discussions and strengthen democratic processes. 📅 Wednesday, July 8 Find out more and sign up 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-eng...eventbrite.co.ukPublic Engagement Training WorkshopSign up for the first of our Involve public training programmes in 2026. 000
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 25/06/2026Tomorrow, the island of Ireland's first cross‑border citizens' jury will present its verdict on the future of Carlingford Lough – and what they're asking others to do next. 📅 Tomorrow 10:00–11:30 🎫 Join us: luma.com/tndqelxf 033
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 24/06/2026Have you booked your place? Our public engagement training takes place 2 weeks today! 👉 Read more and sign up below or get in touch to find out more about bespoke training packages tailored to your needs. 🔗 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-eng... 000
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 23/06/2026For the first time on the island of Ireland, residents from both sides of the border have been selected by democratic lottery to take part in a citizens' jury on the future of their shared landscape. Join us for the launch of their findings. 📅 Firday 26 June, 10:00–11:30 🎫 luma.com/tndqelxf 084
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 22/06/2026❓ 𝘞𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘧 𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘪𝘧𝘦? Councils already have plenty of tools to understand what needs to change for older residents. What's missing is how to genuinely involve them in deciding it, not just consult them. 🧵👇 111
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026📅 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 👇 On 26th June at 10am, we're launching the final report from the Citizens' Jury on the Future of Carlingford Lough, and we'd love you to join us online. 💻 📍 Get your ticket here and let's talk about what comes next. luma.com/tndqelxf 121
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 17/06/2026📢 Our public engagement training returns on Wed, 8th July! Join our training lead, Gary Austin,(@circleindigo.bsky.social ) for an interactive workshop that will equip you with the tools to guide effective group discussions & strengthen democratic processes. 👇 www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/public-eng... 011
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 02/06/2026⚡ 45 local authority officers. Four cities. One shared mission. 🌍 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞: 𝐢𝐭'𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞. 👇️ 🧵 100
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 26/05/2026📢 New case studies have landed on our Local Climate Engagement hub, and they're worth a look. 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: 🏘️ Forest of Dean working across multiple tiers to build a hyper-local citizens' vision for Coleford, 🌊 How the Outer Hebrides built confidence to disagree well on community energy, 110
Reposted by InvolveSciencewise @sciencewise.bsky.social · 26/05/2026One week until our webinar on the citizens' panel that helped shape the CCC's official climate adaptation advice to government. Join us to hear more about what deliberative public engagement brought to the recent landmark 'A Well-Adapted UK' report. 📆 2 June, 12:30pm 🔗 luma.com/wd4xq5mr 012
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 22/05/2026A new report from IPPR – which we we were pleased to help inform – highlights citizens’ assemblies as one of its key recommendations for making lawmaking more representative, responsive and trusted. 🧵 👇ippr.orgReimagining lawmaking: How to rebuild trust in parliament | IPPRAll too often citizens are merely spectators as decisions are taken and laws are made in Westminster that shape their lives. This must change. People must 141
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 12/05/2026🗳️ This moment matters beyond the fortunes of any one party. It prompts us to rethink political mandates – and how scaling up participation can strengthen the legitimacy needed to confront our biggest challenges. Our reflections following last week’s elections 👇 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion... 000
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 29/04/2026🙋 50 strangers. Five months. One of the UK's most beloved institutions. 🤝 The NG Citizens Assembly has wrapped its final session. 🤔 Assembly Members, individuals chosen through a civic lottery process across all four nations of the UK, deliberated, debated, and decided. 👇 🧵 142
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 14/04/2026📅 This Saturday! Watch the story of the UK’s first Climate Assembly and explore what fairer decision‑making could look like in Scotland. 👇 📢 Our very own Kelly McBride, Director of Capacity Building and Standards, is speaking at a free event in Edinburgh exploring citizens' assemblies. 🧵👇eventbrite.co.ukIntroduction to Citizens' Assemblies for 18-35 year oldsWatch the story of the UK’s first Climate Assembly and explore what fairer decision‑making could look like in Scotland. 153
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 08/04/2026📢If you haven't come across our Local Climate Engagement hub yet, this is your sign to explore it. 𝘏𝘦𝘳𝘦'𝘴 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘸𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘴 𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘩 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘦. 👇 lce.org.uk/how-to-close... 📣 𝐘𝐨𝐮'𝐯𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭? 🧵 👇 110
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 24/03/2026✨ Happening this Friday! 🎟️Have you gotten your tickets yet? 👇 032
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026📢 We’re excited to share that Sue Tibballs OBE is joining Involve as our new Chief Executive “Our mission to renew UK democracy through public participation has never been more important – and Sue brings tremendous ambition and skill to this cause.” – Kevin Steel, Chair Read more👇 🔗 bit.ly/4uIfPOA 033
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 12/03/2026🚀 Ready to unlock the transformative power of inclusive public engagement? We run regular training sessions that equip you with the tools and confidence for meaningful public engagement in decision making. 👀 Take a look at our upcoming training sessions in March 👇 131
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026🗣️ "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘌𝘢𝘳𝘭 𝘰𝘧 𝘚𝘩𝘢𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘴𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘺 𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘩𝘦’𝘭𝘭 𝘨𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘕𝘦𝘢𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘢𝘵’𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘭𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦." But who decides what comes next? @rebekahmccabe.bsky.social, our Head of Northern Ireland, writes in the The Irish News that ownership isn't the real question: democratic legitimacy is. 🔗 tinyurl.com/44pp8ap6 100
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 10/03/2026🚨 Our public engagement training takes place next week! ❓Join us to learn the core principles of public engagement, how to design effective processes, and how to build trust through inclusive dialogue. 📅 March 17 - 2-5pm 👉 Read more and sign up below 👇 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion... 011
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 04/03/2026🌊 Reeds. Fish. Birds. People. Who speaks for Lough Neagh? On 27th March as part of the @imaginebelfast.bsky.social ¡𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲! 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 & 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, Involve is convening a full day of listening, conversation and democratic experimentation in response to the Lough's crisis. 🧵👇 100
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 03/03/2026🚨 Our public engagement training takes place 2 weeks today! ❓ Join us to learn the core principles of public engagement, how to design effective processes, and how to build trust through inclusive dialogue. 📅 March 17 - 2-5pm 👉 Read more and sign up below 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion... 000
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 25/02/2026📢 Our Interim CEO Steph Draper is in Birmingham today at The Big Energy Summit 2026, the only energy event focused solely on local government, run in partnership with the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. A room full of the councillors and officers doing this work on the ground. 🧵 👇 110
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 12/02/2026🚀 Ready to unlock the transformative power of inclusive public engagement? We run regular training sessions that equip you with the tools and confidence for meaningful public engagement in decision making. 👀 Take a look at our upcoming training sessions 👇 🔗 www.involve.org.uk/news-opinion... 010
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 06/02/2026👉 We’re officially more than halfway through the NG Citizens’ Assembly & the journey is continuing. 🗓️ In late Jan, Members met at the National Gallery for Session 3, reconnecting w/the collection, learning from staff & community groups, & beginning to shape principles for the Gallery’s future. 🧵👇 102
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 04/02/2026👀 Happening tomorrow! 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 👇 We’re hosting Democracy Drinks, a friendly, informal gathering to connect, swap ideas, and unwind together. 🗓️ 𝟱 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆, 𝟱𝗽𝗺 🎟️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿:luma.comDemocracy Drinks - Edinburgh · LumaWe’re bringing together democracy advocates and enthusiasts for Democracy Drinks – an informal regular gathering to make connections, share ideas, and find… 000
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 30/01/2026👀 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗦𝗰𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 👇 We’re hosting Democracy Drinks, a friendly, informal gathering to connect, swap ideas, and unwind together. 🧵👇 100
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 29/01/2026💭 Scaling deliberative democracy has to be about more than numbers. 🤔 Many practitioners and researchers working in democratic innovation have been thinking hard about what scaling really means, and how we can grow participation without losing depth, trust, or connection... 🧵 👇 131
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 16/01/2026🚨 Closing this Sunday, 18th January Recruitment for our new CEO closes on Sunday. If you're someone with a deep commitment to social justice and the role that Involve can play in improving the lives of citizens, then we want to hear from you. 🔗 Read more and apply: micro.green-park.co.uk/involve/ 010
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 15/01/2026🌊 A once-in-a-generation cross-border project is happening at Carlingford Lough — and we need your help. A Citizens’ Jury is bringing people together to help decide the Future of Carlingford Lough — yet a postal delay means some households may not receive their invitations in time. 🧵 👇 111
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 09/01/2026🚀 Insights from the Net Zero Living Programme 🎤 Join us next week where we'll be sharing insights from our work as part of Innovate UK's Net Zero Living Programme, supporting local authorities to engage citizens effectively in the journey to net zero 🔗 iuk-business-connect.org.uk/events/insig...iuk-business-connect.org.ukInsights from the Net Zero Living Programme - Innovate UK Business ConnectA series of three webinars on 10 December 2025, 13 January 2026 and 12 February 2026. 010
Involve @involveuk.bsky.social · 09/01/2026We’re proud to be supporting the delivery of the new Cairngorms 2030 Communities Fund panel: an exciting initiative that hands real decision-making power to communities. Read more 👇 031