National consultations and surveys

Take part and have your say

• A new way of handling parents’ complaints about school issues
  The Department for Children, Families and Schools wants your views on how we can improve the handling of complaints, both at school level and those that cannot be resolved at school level, and how can we use mediation services to resolve disagreements early on? Closes 21 November.
  
• Governance of Britain
  How to get involved in current constitutional issues, from debates about reform of the House of Lords to voting systems and what it means to be British. Ongoing.

Results of consultations previously featured here

• Use of Alcohol Among Children and Young People
  How worried should we be? Is alcohol regarded as a drug by young people? What are the main myths surrounding the problem? Read the report, published October 2008.
  
• The national play strategy
  Children and parents contributed to this detailed report on the future of play facilities.
  
• Strengthening the arrangements for local petitions – summary of responses The Government feels that petitions could act as a catalyst for local debate and improve the connection between residents and local authorities. See also:
  - The Government response
  - Preliminary report including arguments for and against e-petitions.

Awaiting results:

• The impact of the commercial world on children's wellbeing
  Have you ever felt pressured to buy something? Have you put pressure on your parent or carer? What do think about advertising, shopping, the media? Closed on 30 June. Version for parents and carers.
  
• Learning to drive consultation
  The Government has launched a major review of the way we learn to drive. Find out why, and how to get involved.

Useful websites

• YouGov.com
• Information on public consultations from DirectGov

Consultations by government departments:

• Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG)
• DCLG – Discussions
• Ministry of Justice (formerly the Dept for Constitutional Affairs)
• Department for Children, Schools and Families (formerly the DfES)
• Environment Agency
• Department for Farming and Rural Affairs
• Department for Transport
• Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) (formerly the Dept for Business)