The council of 2045

The council of 2045

Redesigning democracy for a digital age• Different perspectives on using digital

democracy to deliver on a specific challenge• 3 key ideas – 1 key point

Council of 2045• Structural issues: outsource? collaborate? self-

finance? Context issues: demographics? resources – peak oil?

The council of 2045

1. Setting the scene• How will the council of 2045 be using digital to

engage, decide, deliver • What will some practical priorities be for councils, to

meet local residents needs

2. Identifying the key players (4 groups?)Chief Execs’? Heads of Service? Cabinet? Ward Councillors? Residents? Media?

3. How would you in your group use digital democracy to help deliver on [xxxxx] in 2045?

Why? aims and aspirationsQuality of life? Costs/efficiency? Feeling engaged?How? methods, techniquesTexting? New platforms? 24/7 monitoring?What needs to change?Political will? Officer mindsets? Resident capacity?