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Wondering what we're all about, or what we do?
You'll find all the facts and figures here, and lots more - we bet there's some part of our work you didn't know about, even if you're quite familiar with others. www.mysociety.org/impact-repor...
You'll find all the facts and figures here, and lots more - we bet there's some part of our work you didn't know about, even if you're quite familiar with others. www.mysociety.org/impact-repor...
Can tech strengthen #democracy by making new approaches possible? This panel explores the possibilities to increase democratic trust and resilience, and strengthen the heartbeat of civic and democratic life. A #TICTeC rewatch. youtu.be/gITYofPD-po
TICTeC 25: Growing the Open Society: Tech and democratic innovation
Speakers:
Louise Crow (mySociety - MODERATOR)
Colin Megill (Polis / The Computational Democracy Project)
Fernanda Campagnucci (InternetLab & University of Muenster)
Lula Chen (MIT GOV/LAB)
Can tech…
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November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Can tech strengthen #democracy by making new approaches possible? This panel explores the possibilities to increase democratic trust and resilience, and strengthen the heartbeat of civic and democratic life. A #TICTeC rewatch. youtu.be/gITYofPD-po
One thing we've discovered from talking to @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social volunteers is that helping to gather data for the Climate Action Scorecards brings a new understanding of the challenges faced by councils. Mat in County Antrim is no exception! www.mysociety.org/2025/11/10/i...
"I found inspiring things happening in councils all over the UK, pockets of brilliance!"
Our partner organisation Climate Emergency UK put us in touch with Mat Allen, based in Northern Ireland. They described him as “one of our most dedicated Scorecards volunteers” — and when we heard wha...
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November 10, 2025 at 10:51 AM
One thing we've discovered from talking to @climateemergencyuk.bsky.social volunteers is that helping to gather data for the Climate Action Scorecards brings a new understanding of the challenges faced by councils. Mat in County Antrim is no exception! www.mysociety.org/2025/11/10/i...
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🌟 Tomorrow! 🌟
We've had a fantastic run of events all about the power of freedom of information to make real world change, and I think this one could be our best yet!
We'd love to see you there!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/networked-...
We've had a fantastic run of events all about the power of freedom of information to make real world change, and I think this one could be our best yet!
We'd love to see you there!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/networked-...
Networked auditors: crowdsourcing and community-led ATI
Discover how three organisations are using crowdsourcing and ATI laws to uncover data, monitor public projects, and drive accountability
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November 10, 2025 at 10:06 AM
🌟 Tomorrow! 🌟
We've had a fantastic run of events all about the power of freedom of information to make real world change, and I think this one could be our best yet!
We'd love to see you there!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/networked-...
We've had a fantastic run of events all about the power of freedom of information to make real world change, and I think this one could be our best yet!
We'd love to see you there!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/networked-...
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Hear from one of our Scorecard volunteers, Lucy Bramley on what motivates her to spread the word about the Council Climate Action Scorecards! Thank you to @mysociety.org for speaking to Lucy about her experience:
November 7, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Hear from one of our Scorecard volunteers, Lucy Bramley on what motivates her to spread the word about the Council Climate Action Scorecards! Thank you to @mysociety.org for speaking to Lucy about her experience:
Yesterday @alexparsons.bsky.social spoke at the Scottish Parliament about our views on the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill.
Catch up on the evidence session and find out why we're really keen on the proposed proactive publication measures👇
www.mysociety.org/2025/11/07/a...
Catch up on the evidence session and find out why we're really keen on the proposed proactive publication measures👇
www.mysociety.org/2025/11/07/a...
A key moment to strengthen Scotland’s Freedom of Information law
We gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament on how to make Scotland's already good FOI system even better.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Yesterday @alexparsons.bsky.social spoke at the Scottish Parliament about our views on the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill.
Catch up on the evidence session and find out why we're really keen on the proposed proactive publication measures👇
www.mysociety.org/2025/11/07/a...
Catch up on the evidence session and find out why we're really keen on the proposed proactive publication measures👇
www.mysociety.org/2025/11/07/a...
Demos is leading the Waves project, trialling new technology in local democracy to bring people together to tackle contentious local issues and strengthen trust. Rewatch this #TICTeC 2025 session: youtu.be/-WZmFyxw06o?... #localgov #civictech
TICTeC 25 - Waves: trialling AI-powered digital deliberation to strengthen trust in local government
Speaker: Miriam Levin (Demos, UK)
Demos is leading the largest trial of digital democracy in the UK. Waves is a €1 million project trialling new technology in local democracy to bring people…
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November 6, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Demos is leading the Waves project, trialling new technology in local democracy to bring people together to tackle contentious local issues and strengthen trust. Rewatch this #TICTeC 2025 session: youtu.be/-WZmFyxw06o?... #localgov #civictech
Our @alexparsons.bsky.social is contributing now to Scottish Parliament's Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee, with thoughts on the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill. You can watch along at: www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/stan... #FOI
Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee | Scottish Parliament TV
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November 6, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Our @alexparsons.bsky.social is contributing now to Scottish Parliament's Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee, with thoughts on the Freedom of Information Reform (Scotland) Bill. You can watch along at: www.scottishparliament.tv/meeting/stan... #FOI
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We'll be learning from @maviramos.bsky.social of @fiquemsabendo.com.br on November 24, as she gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how they use Brazil’s #FOI law to unlock data and support investigative journalism. You can reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ati-master...
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
We'll be learning from @maviramos.bsky.social of @fiquemsabendo.com.br on November 24, as she gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how they use Brazil’s #FOI law to unlock data and support investigative journalism. You can reserve your spot here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ati-master...
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Then on November 19, discover the latest on how pro-democracy tech projects can protect their services, data and users, with Patricia Musomba of The Engine Room, Hui Hui Ooi from IRI, and Jocelyn Woolbright from @cloudflare.social. Here's where to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/defending-...
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Then on November 19, discover the latest on how pro-democracy tech projects can protect their services, data and users, with Patricia Musomba of The Engine Room, Hui Hui Ooi from IRI, and Jocelyn Woolbright from @cloudflare.social. Here's where to register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/defending-...
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On Nov 11, discover how three organisations are using crowdsourcing and ATI laws to uncover data, monitor public projects, and drive accountability with Nnenna Eze from Nigeria, Marzena Błaszczyk from Poland and Stefan Wehrmeyer from Germany. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/networked-...
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
On Nov 11, discover how three organisations are using crowdsourcing and ATI laws to uncover data, monitor public projects, and drive accountability with Nnenna Eze from Nigeria, Marzena Błaszczyk from Poland and Stefan Wehrmeyer from Germany. Book here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/networked-...
Gain knowledge from international experts at one of our next three TICTeC Community of Practice gatherings: free and online.
Full details of each, and links to join, in-thread below 👇
Full details of each, and links to join, in-thread below 👇
November 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Gain knowledge from international experts at one of our next three TICTeC Community of Practice gatherings: free and online.
Full details of each, and links to join, in-thread below 👇
Full details of each, and links to join, in-thread below 👇
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. Rewatch this great session from Delib at #TICTeC '25: youtu.be/NCk8fbQM5X4
TICTeC 25 - Why consultation matters: the impact of 10 million voices
Speakers: Louise Cato and Jessie Ashmore (Delib, UK)
Public consultation is often seen as a bureaucratic exercise: a checkbox for government departments and public sector organisations to tick — but…
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November 4, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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. Rewatch this great session from Delib at #TICTeC '25: youtu.be/NCk8fbQM5X4
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November 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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@colinmegill.com made the grand reveal of Pol.is 2.0 - the new generation of the software that allows for people with different opinions to reach consensus, at #TICTeC 2025 - another great one to rewatch! youtu.be/Q8kMOg4EPQA
October 31, 2025 at 12:03 PM
@colinmegill.com made the grand reveal of Pol.is 2.0 - the new generation of the software that allows for people with different opinions to reach consensus, at #TICTeC 2025 - another great one to rewatch! youtu.be/Q8kMOg4EPQA
The government is making significant investment into AI, and systems are changing fast.
In this article for PublicTechnology, @itscrowbot.bsky.social explains why we urgently need to update our transparency mechanisms: www.publictechnology.net/2025/10/07/s...
#AI #transparency #FOI
In this article for PublicTechnology, @itscrowbot.bsky.social explains why we urgently need to update our transparency mechanisms: www.publictechnology.net/2025/10/07/s...
#AI #transparency #FOI
Our transparency rules need to adapt to the rise of AI
As automated technology becomes more widely used by public bodies, and for a broader range of purposes, Louise Crow of mySociety outlines why governance rules and processes must keep pace
As th...
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October 30, 2025 at 2:15 PM
The government is making significant investment into AI, and systems are changing fast.
In this article for PublicTechnology, @itscrowbot.bsky.social explains why we urgently need to update our transparency mechanisms: www.publictechnology.net/2025/10/07/s...
#AI #transparency #FOI
In this article for PublicTechnology, @itscrowbot.bsky.social explains why we urgently need to update our transparency mechanisms: www.publictechnology.net/2025/10/07/s...
#AI #transparency #FOI
It's not too late to join us for this online session - we kick off at noon! Grab your free ticket at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-digit... #democracy #DPI
October 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
It's not too late to join us for this online session - we kick off at noon! Grab your free ticket at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-digit... #democracy #DPI
Enjoy this #TICTeC rewatch, as Reinaldo Chaves of @abraji.bsky.social, the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism, explains how data-driven journalism strengthens transparency and democracy. youtu.be/795D1Xuus0Q
TICTeC 25: Civic tech for investigative impact
How data-driven journalism strengthens transparency and democracy.
Speaker: Reinaldo Chaves (Abraji (Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism))
Discover the measurable impact of civic tech…
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October 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Enjoy this #TICTeC rewatch, as Reinaldo Chaves of @abraji.bsky.social, the Brazilian Association of Investigative Journalism, explains how data-driven journalism strengthens transparency and democracy. youtu.be/795D1Xuus0Q
There are just a few more days to apply for this vacancy with our subsidiary @societyworks.org (closes this Friday). They're a friendly and purposeful bunch, so if you have business development skills and experience, do take a look! apply.workable.com/mysociety/j/... #wfh #charityjobs
Business Development Manager, SocietyWorks - Remote - mySociety and SocietyWorks
Are you looking for a business development role where you can use your sales skills to help make a real difference in society? A role where you’re not just selling for the sake of it, but selling to i...
apply.workable.com
October 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
There are just a few more days to apply for this vacancy with our subsidiary @societyworks.org (closes this Friday). They're a friendly and purposeful bunch, so if you have business development skills and experience, do take a look! apply.workable.com/mysociety/j/... #wfh #charityjobs
Don't forget to reserve your free space at this event, happening online this Thursday lunch time. Hear from three expert speakers about how we go from better government service delivery to better democratic participation: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-digit...
October 27, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Don't forget to reserve your free space at this event, happening online this Thursday lunch time. Hear from three expert speakers about how we go from better government service delivery to better democratic participation: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/from-digit...
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Here's a full list of all the new things on TheyWorkForYou from last week www.mysociety.org/2025/10/23/t...
TheyWorkForYou Update: A richer view of Parliament
A big update to TheyWorkForYou, covering APPGs, open letters, alerts, and much more.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Here's a full list of all the new things on TheyWorkForYou from last week www.mysociety.org/2025/10/23/t...
Discover Open Access, the tool from @transparencyuk.bsky.social which makes lobbying data in the UK more accessible to the public, in this #TICTeC session: youtu.be/oRTQ5ppGMX4
TICTeC 25: Using civic tech to supercharge lobbying transparency
Speaker: Rose Whiffen, Transparency International
Discover Open Access, the newly updated tool from Transparency International which makes lobbying data in the UK more accessible to the public.…
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October 24, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Discover Open Access, the tool from @transparencyuk.bsky.social which makes lobbying data in the UK more accessible to the public, in this #TICTeC session: youtu.be/oRTQ5ppGMX4
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New thing 4: A new interface for managing keyword email alerts as a parliamentary monitoring tool
New on TheyWorkForYou: better ways of managing email alerts
Improving TheyWorkForYou email alerts
Improving our parliamentary monitoring tools to make it easier to manage more complex alerts.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:55 AM
New thing 4: A new interface for managing keyword email alerts as a parliamentary monitoring tool
Thanks to everyone who came to see Alex and Julia talking through all the new data and features we've recently added to @theyworkforyou.com. Hope you agree they're exciting!
And if you missed the event, no worries - it's here for you to watch at your leisure: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hik2...
And if you missed the event, no worries - it's here for you to watch at your leisure: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hik2...
TWFY: a richer view of Parliament
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October 23, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Thanks to everyone who came to see Alex and Julia talking through all the new data and features we've recently added to @theyworkforyou.com. Hope you agree they're exciting!
And if you missed the event, no worries - it's here for you to watch at your leisure: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hik2...
And if you missed the event, no worries - it's here for you to watch at your leisure: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hik2...
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We’ve added the future devolved legislature boundaries to @mysociety.org’s MapIt:
www.mysociety.org/2025/10/23/f...
www.mysociety.org/2025/10/23/f...
Future boundaries for devolved legislatures
The Scottish Parliament and the Senedd are both holding elections in May 2026, and the Northern Ireland Assembly will be holding an election before May 2027. All of these elections will take place on ...
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October 23, 2025 at 11:39 AM
We’ve added the future devolved legislature boundaries to @mysociety.org’s MapIt:
www.mysociety.org/2025/10/23/f...
www.mysociety.org/2025/10/23/f...
This free event is starting at 12 noon today - but there's still time to join us! Register at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theyworkfo... #parliament #westminster #politics #theyworkforyou #civictech
October 23, 2025 at 10:15 AM
This free event is starting at 12 noon today - but there's still time to join us! Register at www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/theyworkfo... #parliament #westminster #politics #theyworkforyou #civictech