# Latest **URL:** https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/latest.md [Latest](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/tags.md) --- ## ["Renew the UK Open Government Network" - Call for EU Horizon consortium](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/renew-the-uk-open-government-network-call-for-eu-horizon-consortium/2489)
**Author:** [@Humanner](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/Humanner)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [4 March 2025 00:00 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/renew-the-uk-open-government-network-call-for-eu-horizon-consortium/2489 "2025-03-04T00:00:06Z")
To Whom It May Concern I would like to ask your help to find consortium members from the Open Government Civil Society Network for the Digital Democracy - EU Horizon tender. Tender link: Funding & tenders The startup … --- ## [Why has my post been hidden?](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/why-has-my-post-been-hidden/3107)
**Author:** [@elowendf](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/elowendf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [3 March 2025 09:09 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/why-has-my-post-been-hidden/3107 "2025-03-03T09:09:54Z")
Hello there, on this website- Recently, I posted a query on this website After few minutes, It is showing " Oops! That page doesn’t exist or is private." I got a notification that left me disappointed … --- ## [I want Insights on Algorithmic Transparency in Government Systems](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/i-want-insights-on-algorithmic-transparency-in-government-systems/3079)
**Author:** [@elowendf](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/elowendf)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 February 2025 01:44 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/i-want-insights-on-algorithmic-transparency-in-government-systems/3079 "2025-02-25T01:44:44Z")
Hey everyone, I have been diving into the topic of algorithmic transparency in government decision-making & I want to hear your thoughts! With AI and automated systems playing a bigger role in public services welfare, p… --- ## [Embedding co-production](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/embedding-co-production/2990)
**Author:** [@simonfj](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/simonfj)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [5 February 2025 21:05 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/embedding-co-production/2990 "2025-02-05T21:05:27Z")
Throughout the week we’ll be examining the structures, systems and, crucially, resources needed to cement co-production as a way to advocate. --- ## [Who forms the vision for what "successful" Open Government looks like?](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/who-forms-the-vision-for-what-successful-open-government-looks-like/3066)
**Author:** [@ThatTomBell](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/ThatTomBell)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 February 2025 01:24 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/who-forms-the-vision-for-what-successful-open-government-looks-like/3066 "2025-02-03T01:24:26Z")
Hi folks, Tom here. I’m a strong advocate of what I think Open Government would look like but I remain conscious that my idea of what good looks like may not be everyone else’s…what is the vision for success? All thought… --- ## [UK National Action Plan for Open Government 2024-2025](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/uk-national-action-plan-for-open-government-2024-2025/2679)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Smith](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/Chris_Smith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [30 January 2025 20:40 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/uk-national-action-plan-for-open-government-2024-2025/2679 "2025-01-30T20:40:09Z")
UK National Action Plan for Open Government 2024-2025 Published 18 December 2023 --- ## [Geoengineering](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/geoengineering/2952)
**Author:** [@Mum123abc](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/Mum123abc)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [4 January 2025 12:13 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/geoengineering/2952 "2025-01-04T12:13:04Z")
Is there going to be any public consultation on geo engineering, cloud seeding, weather modification and related chemtrails? This impacts everybody, yet there is no comment from govt --- ## [Forum Guidelines](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/forum-guidelines/2999)
**Author:** [@KevinKeith](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/KevinKeith)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [9 December 2024 08:57 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/forum-guidelines/2999 "2024-12-09T08:57:15Z")
Dear all I hope you are well. Following recent discussions, I wanted to share the original FAQ for this forum to give some guidance with regards to future posts: FAQ - Open Government Forum Please read it all, but the… --- ## [Seeking Advice on How to Improve Public Engagement in Local Government Initiatives](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/seeking-advice-on-how-to-improve-public-engagement-in-local-government-initiatives/2980)
**Author:** [@j0nasmaria12](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/j0nasmaria12)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [6 December 2024 00:54 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/seeking-advice-on-how-to-improve-public-engagement-in-local-government-initiatives/2980 "2024-12-06T00:54:13Z")
Hi everyone, I am working on a project to increase public participation in local government decisions, especially around planning and community initiatives. Currently, it feels like only a small group of residents consi… --- ## [Open data and the first 100 days of a new Government](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-data-and-the-first-100-days-of-a-new-government/2915)
**Author:** [@simon](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/simon)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [28 November 2024 05:38 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-data-and-the-first-100-days-of-a-new-government/2915 "2024-11-28T05:38:35Z")
Hi all, At Open Data Camp 9 we ran a session on what comes next for open data. TL;DR: many of the conversations we’re having today are similar to the ones we were having a decade ago, and there’s a desire to get more or… --- ## [IRM midterm assessment and Open Government Steering Group meeting – 26 September 2024](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/irm-midterm-assessment-and-open-government-steering-group-meeting-26-september-2024/2919)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [21 November 2024 11:34 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/irm-midterm-assessment-and-open-government-steering-group-meeting-26-september-2024/2919 "2024-11-21T11:34:33Z")
Hi everyone, Please find below a few updates from the Open Government team that will be of interest to network members. IRM midterm assessment We’re pleased to have re-appointed Andy McDevitt as Scotland’s Independent… --- ## [🌟 Participate in our research! 🌟](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/participate-in-our-research/2849)
**Author:** [@e-lectorateproject](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/e-lectorateproject)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [28 August 2024 23:16 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/participate-in-our-research/2849 "2024-08-28T23:16:14Z")
The e-lectorate project is on a mission to create a functioning digital democracy. We want to understand how people engage in democracy through social media, and we need your help to make it happen! We are asking people… --- ## [In memory of Simon Burall (1970-2024)](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/in-memory-of-simon-burall-1970-2024/2872)
**Author:** [@timjhughes](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/timjhughes)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2024 17:52 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/in-memory-of-simon-burall-1970-2024/2872 "2024-07-10T17:52:07Z")
Hello all, Sharing the desperately sad news of the passing of Simon Burall, who many of you will have known. Simon was director of Involve between 2009 and 2016, one of the founders of this network and an early pioneer … --- ## [Nordic+ meeting outcomes & Open Government Partnership Steering Group meeting - 19th June 2024](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/nordic-meeting-outcomes-open-government-partnership-steering-group-meeting-19th-june-2024/2850)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2024 00:35 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/nordic-meeting-outcomes-open-government-partnership-steering-group-meeting-19th-june-2024/2850 "2024-07-03T00:35:55Z")
Hi everyone, Please find below two main updates that we think the network would be interested to learn more about: Outputs from the OGP Nordic+ meeting on fiscal transparency, hosted by Scotland in April The date … --- ## [New Member Introduction](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/new-member-introduction/2861)
**Author:** [@j0nasmaria12](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/j0nasmaria12)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [24 June 2024 07:04 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/new-member-introduction/2861 "2024-06-24T07:04:26Z")
Hi, I’m Maria Jonas, a dedicated website designer with over 10 years of experience. I specialize in creating user-friendly, responsive websites that work beautifully on any device. My skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and… --- ## [Open contracting and HS2](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-contracting-and-hs2/2617)
**Author:** [@classic](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/classic)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2024 13:03 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-contracting-and-hs2/2617 "2024-06-13T13:03:14Z")
The lack of transparency with HS2 contracts is disturbing by their very number. Just one contract thread followed saw a haulage firm contracted to decontaminate soil . The firm has no decontamination plant listed on its … --- ## [Next PM must enforcement rule on evidence transparency in government](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/next-pm-must-enforcement-rule-on-evidence-transparency-in-government/2854)
**Author:** [@DavidSchley](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/DavidSchley)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [13 June 2024 12:14 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/next-pm-must-enforcement-rule-on-evidence-transparency-in-government/2854 "2024-06-13T12:14:30Z")
Ahead of the election we are calling on Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak to commit now that, as PM, they would write to all departments instructing them to follow the existing government rules and guidance on publishing all … --- ## [Read out from the UK Multi-Stakeholder Forum | Wednesday 24th January 2024](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/read-out-from-the-uk-multi-stakeholder-forum-wednesday-24th-january-2024/2805)
**Author:** [@chloeterberg](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/chloeterberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [18 April 2024 06:59 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/read-out-from-the-uk-multi-stakeholder-forum-wednesday-24th-january-2024/2805 "2024-04-18T06:59:37Z")
Hi all Hope you are well. Below and here is the read-out (provided by government) from the last civil society and government meeting on the 24th January 2024. This meeting also included a slide deck which you can down… --- ## [Following the Money: what is the future of local government openness in England? | Thursday 25th April @ 13:00 – 14:00](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/following-the-money-what-is-the-future-of-local-government-openness-in-england-thursday-25th-april-13-00-14-00/2807)
**Author:** [@chloeterberg](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/chloeterberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [16 April 2024 10:37 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/following-the-money-what-is-the-future-of-local-government-openness-in-england-thursday-25th-april-13-00-14-00/2807 "2024-04-16T10:37:51Z")
Hi all, Please also see below for details on an event we have coming up on 25th April from 13:00 - 14:00. Following the Money: what is the future of local government openness in England? Thursday 25 April 2024 13:00 t… --- ## [Notes from Nairobi workshop on workshop on governing new and emerging digital technologies](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/notes-from-nairobi-workshop-on-workshop-on-governing-new-and-emerging-digital-technologies/2791)
**Author:** [@timdavies](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/timdavies)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [21 March 2024 03:02 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/notes-from-nairobi-workshop-on-workshop-on-governing-new-and-emerging-digital-technologies/2791 "2024-03-21T03:02:07Z")
Hello all, I had the opportunity this week to attend a workshop on governing new and emerging digital technologies, organised by the Open Government Partnership, in Nairobi, Kenya, along with a UK govt representative. T… --- ## [Feedback on the process to develop the 6th National Action Plan for Open Government](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/feedback-on-the-process-to-develop-the-6th-national-action-plan-for-open-government/2708)
**Author:** [@KevinKeith](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/KevinKeith)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [18 March 2024 03:34 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/feedback-on-the-process-to-develop-the-6th-national-action-plan-for-open-government/2708 "2024-03-18T03:34:46Z")
Hi all I hope you are well. Below, and via this link, are the steps that were undertaken to develop the recently published 6th National Action Plan for Open Government. Resources were a challenge throughout, which lim… --- ## [Open Government Partnership Steering Group meeting - 13th December 2023](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-partnership-steering-group-meeting-13th-december-2023/2672)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [27 February 2024 02:38 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-partnership-steering-group-meeting-13th-december-2023/2672 "2024-02-27T02:38:45Z")
Hi everyone, The last Open Government Steering Group meeting for the year is due to take place: :spiral\_calendar: Wednesday 13th December :alarm\_clock: 3.30pm to 4.30pm. :round\_pushpin: Online/Microsoft teams This i… --- ## [Invitation to 'Democracy 2043'](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/invitation-to-democracy-2043/2455)
**Author:** [@myf](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/myf)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [13 February 2024 01:34 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/invitation-to-democracy-2043/2455 "2024-02-13T01:34:12Z")
A better future: mapping the journey to Democracy 2043. Part of the annual Festival of Debate, this free event will be live streamed as well as in-person in Sheffield, UK. Wed 24 May 2023, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm UK time. W… --- ## [UK National Action Plan for Open Government 2021-2023 - overdue reporting on progress against milestones](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/uk-national-action-plan-for-open-government-2021-2023-overdue-reporting-on-progress-against-milestones/2746)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Smith](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/Chris_Smith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [9 February 2024 12:20 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/uk-national-action-plan-for-open-government-2021-2023-overdue-reporting-on-progress-against-milestones/2746 "2024-02-09T12:20:56Z")
Hi @KevinKeith please can you share with me any information about the 6 and 12 monthly reports the government has committed to provide on the publication of contract documents and progress in meeting the NAP5 mileston… --- ## [2022/2023 round up blog & Scottish Government’s Participation Framework Agreement](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/2022-2023-round-up-blog-scottish-government-s-participation-framework-agreement/2744)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [2 February 2024 13:46 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/2022-2023-round-up-blog-scottish-government-s-participation-framework-agreement/2744 "2024-02-02T13:46:55Z")
Hi everyone, A few updates from the Open Government team at Scottish Government that we think will be of interest to network members! 2022/23 blog 2023 was a busy and important year for Open Government in Scotland. At… --- ## [Blog Post: Key Takeaways from the Open Government Partnership’s 2023 Global Summit](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/blog-post-key-takeaways-from-the-open-government-partnership-s-2023-global-summit/2640)
**Author:** [@chloeterberg](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/chloeterberg)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [22 December 2023 22:39 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/blog-post-key-takeaways-from-the-open-government-partnership-s-2023-global-summit/2640 "2023-12-22T22:39:00Z")
Hi all, I‘ve been providing support to the UK Open Government Network for coming up to half a year and have written a blog on my learnings from the Open Government Partnership’s 2023 Global Summit, as a relative newcome… --- ## [Anti-corruption, aid transparency, and public procurement headline UK’s 6th open government plan](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/anti-corruption-aid-transparency-and-public-procurement-headline-uk-s-6th-open-government-plan/2704)
**Author:** [@KevinKeith](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/KevinKeith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [18 December 2023 16:01 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/anti-corruption-aid-transparency-and-public-procurement-headline-uk-s-6th-open-government-plan/2704 "2023-12-18T16:01:52Z")
Civil society leaders have today \[18/12/23\] welcomed the publication of the UK’s 6th National Action Plan (NAP) for Open Government, but stressed ‘more must be done.’ The biennial plan seeks to make the government more … --- ## [Government cannot demonstrate value for money for untold billions of taxpayer-funded procurement - NAP 6 open contracting](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/government-cannot-demonstrate-value-for-money-for-untold-billions-of-taxpayer-funded-procurement-nap-6-open-contracting/2677)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Smith](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/Chris_Smith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [13 December 2023 10:05 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/government-cannot-demonstrate-value-for-money-for-untold-billions-of-taxpayer-funded-procurement-nap-6-open-contracting/2677 "2023-12-13T10:05:28Z")
I’m sharing this report from the Public Accounts Committee published today as it highlights major issues about the quality of procurement data and transparency that are very relevant to the UK Government’s likely commitm… --- ## [Read out: October 2023 civil society & government Multi Stakeholder Forum](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/read-out-october-2023-civil-society-government-multi-stakeholder-forum/2673)
**Author:** [@chloeterberg](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/chloeterberg)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [2 December 2023 23:56 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/read-out-october-2023-civil-society-government-multi-stakeholder-forum/2673 "2023-12-02T23:56:49Z")
Hi all, I hope you’re well. Just to update - the Multi Stakeholder Forum readout (produced by government) for 18th October 2023 can be found here on our website The accompanying slide deck can also be downloaded here. … --- ## [Open Government Steering Group Meeting - rescheduled to 24 October 2023 - data and digital update - OGP Summit 2023](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-steering-group-meeting-rescheduled-to-24-october-2023-data-and-digital-update-ogp-summit-2023/2634)
**Author:** [@NeishaKirk](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/u/NeishaKirk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [27 November 2023 16:59 UTC](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-government-steering-group-meeting-rescheduled-to-24-october-2023-data-and-digital-update-ogp-summit-2023/2634 "2023-11-27T16:59:08Z")
Hi everyone, I’m sharing a number of updates with the network that will be of interest to members - please see below for further details. These updates cover September and October. Open Government Partnership Steering … [Next page](https://discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/latest.md?page=1)