UK Open Gov
The UK Open Government Network (OGN) is a coalition of active citizens and civil society organisations committed to making government work better for people through increased transparency, participation and accountability. The OGN mobilises and coordinates civil society to effectively advocate for open government reforms, and works with government to identify, develop and implements the UK’s commitments under the global Open Government Partnership.
FINAL CALL FOR IDEAS FOR GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY PLAN
FINAL CALL FOR IDEAS FOR GOVERNMENT TRANSPARENCY PLAN Civil society, academia, businesses, and the public have until 5pm on 25 May to share ideas. Public input shapes the next plan for transparency, accountability and participation in government. Leaders urge people to get involved. Civil society leaders are urging people and organisations to shape the seventh…
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Make Your Ideas Count | A practical guide to the Open Government Call for Evidence published
The UK Open Government Network has published a guide (click here) to help people, charities, businesses, researchers and community groups respond to the Cabinet Office’s Call for Evidence on the next National Action Plan for Open Government. The Call for Evidence, which closes at 5pm on Monday 25 May, invites short submissions of up to…
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Call for Evidence | Information Session, 13th May | 1200 – 1300
Thinking of submitting to the Call for Evidence? Join us and the Cabinet Office open government team online, for a free online session. We’ll talk through what is being looked for, what makes a strong idea, and how to turn a broad concern into something government can act on. Whether you’re new to open government…
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Call for Evidence | Information Session, 14th May | 1200 – 1300
Thinking of submitting to the Call for Evidence? Join us and the Cabinet Office open government team, for a free online session. We’ll talk through what is being looked for, what makes a strong idea, and how to turn a broad concern into something government can act on. Whether you’re new to open government or…
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Privacy Policy | Updated – 15/03/26
UK Open Government Network (UK OGN) – Privacy Notice Last updated: 09/03/2026 Who we are The UK Open Government Network (UK OGN) is a coalition of individuals and civil society organisations committed to ensuring the government serves people better and to restoring public trust through open government. Open government is a culture of governance grounded…
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UK GOVERNMENT TO TAKE HELM OF GLOBAL TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE
UK GOVERNMENT TO TAKE HELM OF GLOBAL TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE FCDO Minister: ‘The UK will stand up for democracy and civil society.’ The Open Government Partnership (OGP) has confirmed the UK government will co-chair the 74-country transparency and accountability initiative from October 2026 to October 2027. The UK will follow the Government of Brazil as government co-chair, with…
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The BBC is democratic infrastructure, not a culture-war trophy | Kevin Keith
The simultaneous resignations of the BBC’s Director General and CEO of News are more than an institutional crisis. They are a stress test of our commitment to protecting democratic infrastructure under pressure. The Panorama edit on President Trump’s speech was an editorial failure. It demanded an immediate, transparent correction. Yet that correction was delayed, compounding…
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Ethics and Integrity Forum proposed to rebuild public trust
The UK Open Government Network in response to the inquiry from the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (PACAC) has called for fundamental reforms to restore trust in government. This includes the creation of an Ethics and Integrity Forum that would bring civil society into the heart of standards development for the first time. In…
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Closing time?: Roundtable On The Future Of Open Government In Northern Ireland
Open government in Northern Ireland stands at a crossroads. After years of limited progress and with no clear commitments on the horizon, the principles of transparency, accountability, and public participation face an uncertain future. The Northern Ireland Open Government Network invites civil society organisations, campaigners, and community voices to a critical roundtable discussion on the…
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OPPORTUNITY | Call for Tender: UK Open Government National Action Plan (NAP7) Civil Society Project Coordinator
Call for Tender: UK Open Government National Action Plan (NAP7) Civil Society Project Coordinator Client/Contracting Authority: Involve (acting as Fiscal Host and Lead Civil Society Organisation – CSO) Delivery Lead: UK Open Government Network (UK OGN) Title: UK Open Government Network Project Coordinator (Consultancy Role) Duration: 5 months, start November 2025 Fee/Budget: £11,000 inc VAT…
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