# campaigning (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover campaigning. Page: Feed: --- ## [Kicking off now, and much-needed: the scrutiny of AI in public services](https://www.mysociety.org/2026/08/20/kicking-off-now-and-much-needed-the-scrutiny-of-ai-in-public-services/) _2026-08-20 · Myfanwy · mySociety_ Scrutinising governments’ use of AI is turning out to be one of the pressing demands of our time, so we’re very glad to have received funding from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust that allows us to conduct meaningful and sustained work in this area. The project has already kicked off with fact-finding, consultation and exploration,… ## [The ICO is changing: it’s an ideal time to demand better](https://www.mysociety.org/2026/08/17/the-ico-is-changing-its-an-ideal-time-to-demand-better/) _2026-08-17 · Julia Cushion · mySociety_ Governing Freedom of Information in the UK Tl;dr: the governance model of the ICO is changing and FOI isn’t well-represented in their new strategy. Here is how it could be made better. Freedom of Information gives us the power to ask public authorities for information about their work. It has been used to uncover wrongdoing,… ## [Floating Bus Stops Research Disability Advisory Group – Information and Application Form](https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/floating-bus-stops-research-disability-advisory-group-information-and-application-form/) _2026-08-10 · Kate Ball · Wheels for Wellbeing_ The post Floating Bus Stops Research Disability Advisory Group – Information and Application Form appeared first on Wheels for Wellbeing . ## [Riding the Rails – integrating cycle and rail journeys](https://www.camcycle.org.uk/blog/2026/08/riding-the-rails-integrating-cycle-and-rail-journeys/) _2026-08-04 · Becca Thomas · Cambridge Cycling Campaign_ This article first appeared in our quarterly magazine , if you’d like to read more features like this – you can sign up to Camcycle as a member . With a new station opening in Cambridge this summer, Anna Williams takes a look at the case for better integration between cycle and rail journeys and \
Read the rest of this entry » ## [The ICO brings increased transparency around sewage discharge](https://www.mysociety.org/2026/07/30/the-ico-brings-increased-transparency-around-sewage-discharge/) _2026-07-30 · Myfanwy · mySociety_ The EIR is a similar set of rights to those we have under Freedom of Information, but specifically give access to environmental information held by public authorities. Those who remember reading about the sewagemaps project in our blog post of last April will recall that the discharge of sewage falls firmly under the category of… ## [Improvements to WriteToThem](https://www.mysociety.org/2026/07/29/improvements-to-writetothem/) _2026-07-29 · Myfanwy · mySociety_ Our website WriteToThem helps you contact your elected representatives, quickly and simply. In a recent blog post, we explained that we’ve added a Welsh translation across the site, and made it easier to navigate recent changes to the Senedd. And while those improvements clearly have a great benefit for residents of Wales, the work has… ## [What do we need to better understand government use of AI?](https://www.mysociety.org/2026/07/28/what-do-we-need-to-better-understand-government-use-of-ai/) _2026-07-28 · Julia Cushion · mySociety_ We think it should be easier to reliably answer the basic questions: what AI systems are public bodies using? How are those systems affecting people? To help civil society actors work out how to get better answers to these questions, we brought together people working across academia, law, journalism, technology and public policy to discuss… ## [Slower streets are safer streets: take action for 20mph in Cambridge](https://www.camcycle.org.uk/blog/2026/07/slower-streets-are-safer-streets-take-action-for-20mph-in-cambridge/) _2026-07-26 · Anna Williams · Cambridge Cycling Campaign_ Cambridgeshire County Council is currently consulting on a proposed expansion of the 20mph zone in Cambridge . Nearly 20 roads could be added to the existing 20mph network to create safer and more consistent journeys across the city. The council says that these routes have seen over 100 people seriously injured since 2017, and the \
Read the rest of this entry » ## [Getting the right message to the right place: navigating changes in Welsh democracy](https://www.mysociety.org/2026/07/23/getting-the-right-message-to-the-right-place-navigating-changes-in-welsh-democracy/) _2026-07-23 · Myfanwy · mySociety_ The democratic landscape in Wales has changed… and so has our ‘contact your politician’ website WriteToThem. In a webinar today, we invited Jess Blair from ERS Cymru to talk through how the Senedd looks, how the power balance has shifted and how that affects those living in Wales. Now that each Welsh resident has several… ## [Robots and councils: how is AI being used by local government – and what can we find out about it?](https://www.mysociety.org/2026/07/21/robots-and-councils-how-is-ai-being-used-by-local-government-and-what-can-we-find-out-about-it/) _2026-07-21 · Repowering Democracy · mySociety_ Authors: Ben Worthy (Birkbeck), Laszlo Horvath (Birkbeck), Julia Cushion (mySociety), Alex Parsons(mySociety) — Artificial Intelligence, as we know, is everywhere. For governments and public bodies, the possibilities for policy-making seem endless. As the UK government put it in its AI playbook ‘the potential of AI to transform public services is enormous, giving us an unparalleled… ## [Marketplace for AI-Powered Professionals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/90OF4fgQckVs) _2026-07-21 · **Sponsored**_ Find professionals who use ChatGPT, Copilot, and Claude to deliver work faster. ## [New ICO guidance: using AI when making an FOI request](https://www.mysociety.org/2026/07/21/new-ico-guidance-using-ai-when-making-an-foi-request/) _2026-07-21 · Myfanwy · mySociety_ The effects of AI are making themselves known across every sector, and Freedom of Information is no exception. AI has lowered the bar to making contact, in every place where citizens interact with public authorities, from making pothole reports to submitting FOI requests. On the face of it, this is a good thing for individuals… ## [He may be a brand new Prime Minister…but he’s been in Parliament before.](https://www.mysociety.org/2026/07/21/he-may-be-a-brand-new-prime-minister-but-hes-been-in-parliament-before/) _2026-07-21 · Myfanwy · mySociety_ With all the fuss about Andy Burnham becoming Prime Minister, it may be easy to forget that he’s been in Parliament before — as an MP. That means that he already had a page on TheyWorkForYou, our website that makes Parliament easier to follow. And, as Burnham originally entered the House in 2001 and didn’t step… ## [Consultation guide: Riverside (Comberton Greenway)](https://www.camcycle.org.uk/blog/2026/07/consultation-guide-riverside-comberton-greenway/) _2026-07-10 · Anna Williams · Cambridge Cycling Campaign_ Name of consultation: Bottisham Greenway – Riverside (shortlink: tinyurl.com/CamRiverside2026 ) From: Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) Time to complete: 10 minutes + depending on how much information you’d like to include. You can save and come back later so you don’t need to complete it in one go. Format: Online survey (you can also submit by \
Read the rest of this entry » ## [Camcycle welcomes Julen Errasti as our summer campaigns intern](https://www.camcycle.org.uk/blog/2026/07/25751/) _2026-07-01 · Becca Thomas · Cambridge Cycling Campaign_ Cambridgeshire-based advocacy charity Camcycle is delighted to welcome Julen Errasti who will be joining us over July and August as a paid summer campaigns intern, split between work for Camcycle and the Cambridgeshire Sustainable Travel Alliance . We are grateful to our Camcycle members whose donations support our internships. Julen lives in Histon and has \
Read the rest of this entry » ## [Reforming the whip](https://www.mysociety.org/2026/07/01/reforming-the-whip/) _2026-07-01 · Alex Parsons · mySociety_ In a speech introducing his political agenda, the (in-all-likelihood) future Prime Minister Andy Burnham discussed changes to the whipping system in Westminster, with promises of “letting MPs be authentic representatives and not using the whip system to create fear or close down debate”. This is a theme he covered at more length in his book… ## [Active County Cambridgeshire](https://www.camcycle.org.uk/blog/2026/07/active-county-cambridgeshire/) _2026-07-01 · Becca Thomas · Cambridge Cycling Campaign_ \
Read the rest of this entry » ## [30 years of Camcycle](https://www.camcycle.org.uk/blog/2026/06/30-years-of-camcycle/) _2026-06-30 · Becca Thomas · Cambridge Cycling Campaign_ \
Read the rest of this entry » ## [Magazine: Summer 2026](https://www.camcycle.org.uk/blog/2026/06/magazine-summer-issue/) _2026-06-25 · Becca Thomas · Cambridge Cycling Campaign_ Take a look at the Summer 2026 issue of Camcycle magazine.\
Read the rest of this entry » ## [Consultation guide: East West Rail](https://www.camcycle.org.uk/blog/2026/05/consultation-guide-east-west-rail/) _2026-05-29 · Anna Williams · Cambridge Cycling Campaign_ Name of consultation: East West Rail Consultation 2026 (shortlink: tinyurl.com/EastWestRail2026 ) From: the East West Railway Company (EWR Co) Time to complete: Anything from 5 minutes upwards, depending on how much information you’d like to give Format: Online survey Deadline: 11.59pm on 9 June 2026 Summary of Camcycle’s views Cycling and rail travel are natural \
Read the rest of this entry… ## [Vote bike: let’s put transport and cycling on the agenda](https://www.camcycle.org.uk/blog/2026/04/vote-bike-lets-put-transport-and-cycling-on-the-agenda/) _2026-04-30 · Becca Thomas · Cambridge Cycling Campaign_ Each election cycle, Camcycle compiles key questions for candidates to inform, inspire and motivate their voters on key transport issues. This year, voting is taking place on the 7 May, with early voting in the city elections available from the 30th April. At Camcycle we want to amplify the importance of considering a candidate’s view \
Read the rest of this entry » ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/F4DKyaQiLyr8) _2026-04-30 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [Double your donation to Camcycle’s work for more cycling via the Big Give Earthraise campaign](https://www.camcycle.org.uk/blog/2026/04/double-your-donation-to-camcycles-work-for-more-cycling-via-the-big-give-earthraise-campaign/) _2026-04-22 · Anna Williams · Cambridge Cycling Campaign_ Camcycle is delighted to be one of 337 environmental charities taking part in the 2026 Big Give Earthraise campaign , which launches on Earth Day, Wednesday 22 April . The local cycling organisation is aiming to raise £32,000 for its work for more cycling for a greener future. Donations made between noon on 22 April \
Read the rest of this entry » ## [Case Study: Letty and her wheelchair front power assist attachment](https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/case-study-letty-and-her-wheelchair-front-power-assist-attachment/) _2026-03-17 · Kate Ball · Wheels for Wellbeing_ At Wheels for Wellbeing, we’re campaigning for changes to mobility aid regulations that will formally recognise devices like Letty’s power attachment as mobility aids in UK law. This case study demonstrates why proper recognition of the full, future-proofed range of mobility aids is so essential for ensuring all Disabled people are able to use safe,... The post Case Study: Letty and her wheelchair… ## [Our Cycle Stories: Susie Bannister](https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/our-cycle-stories-susie-bannister/) _2026-02-24 · Marketing Manager · Wheels for Wellbeing_ The post Our Cycle Stories: Susie Bannister appeared first on Wheels for Wellbeing . ## [Wheels for Wellbeing response to government announcement on pavement parking](https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/response-to-government-announcement-on-pavement-parking/) _2026-01-09 · Kate Ball · Wheels for Wellbeing_ While we are disappointed that a full ban with exemptions will not be implemented across England, if implemented well, measures proposed to enable local government to restrict and enforce against pavement parking have huge potential. The post Wheels for Wellbeing response to government announcement on pavement parking appeared first on Wheels for Wellbeing . ## [Mobility aid legal changes – Every journey, Everyone](https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/mobility-aid-legal-changes/) _2026-01-06 · Marketing Manager · Wheels for Wellbeing_ We will be launching a range of detailed resources on mobility aid regulations and setting dates for consultation meetings and webinars. The post Mobility aid legal changes – Every journey, Everyone appeared first on Wheels for Wellbeing . ## [My Mobility: David and Gill’s tandem mobility scooter](https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/my-mobility-david-and-gills-tandem-mobility-scooter/) _2025-11-28 · Kate Ball · Wheels for Wellbeing_ It takes two (or three, or four) – but only if your mobility aid is a cycle! Disabled people who can cycle can use multi-person options such as tandems, triplets and people-transporting cycles – which are all available with e-assist. Disabled people can easily travel with three other adults or four children – provided that... The post My Mobility: David and Gill’s tandem mobility scooter appeared… ## [Case Study: Steph’s ICE Trike and the Cycle to Work Scheme](https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/case-study-stephs-ice-trike-and-the-cycle-to-work-scheme/) _2025-11-27 · Kate Ball · Wheels for Wellbeing_ Steph recently used the Cycle to Work scheme to buy an e-assist ICE trike, which arrived just 6 weeks ago. Steph talked to us about the importance of the Cycle to Work scheme for her, as well as the difficulties of using the scheme as a Disabled person: Having a trike improves Steph’s ability to... The post Case Study: Steph’s ICE Trike and the Cycle to Work Scheme appeared first on Wheels for… ## [Our Cycle Stories: Mark Browne](https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/our-cycle-stories-mark-browne/) _2025-11-24 · Marketing Manager · Wheels for Wellbeing_ The post Our Cycle Stories: Mark Browne appeared first on Wheels for Wellbeing . ## [Wheels for Wellbeing call for the Cycle to Work scheme to be reformed rather than capped](https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/wheels-for-wellbeing-call-for-the-cycle-to-work-scheme-to-be-reformed-rather-than-capped/) _2025-11-21 · Marketing Manager · Wheels for Wellbeing_ The post Wheels for Wellbeing call for the Cycle to Work scheme to be reformed rather than capped appeared first on Wheels for Wellbeing . ## [Our Cycle Stories: Kay Inckle](https://wheelsforwellbeing.org.uk/our-cycle-stories-kay-inckle/) _2025-10-23 · Marketing Manager · Wheels for Wellbeing_ We love cycles and we love people’s cycle stories. Our Staff and Trustees share our passion, and we wanted to share it with you too! Our Cycle Stories is a new blog series devoted to introducing you to our wonderful team, and the diverse and varied ways that cycling has become an enriching part of... The post Our Cycle Stories: Kay Inckle appeared first on Wheels for Wellbeing . ## [Chovy's Blog: Agentic Coding (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/38f2lq9S5kDB) _2025-10-23 · **Sponsored**_ Personal posts on agentic coding, moshcode CLI, and security findings. ## [A sparrowhawk on Shoreham Beach](https://walkingwithdaddy.com/a-sparrowhawk-on-shoreham-beach/) _2025-09-04 · Adam · Walking With Daddy_ Our first morning back at home after a week camping transformed from quiet and sleepy to excited in an instant. One of my daughters spotted a bird of prey in the back garden. I grabbed my camera, slapped on my longer lens, and tried to grab some decent images of ## [Late Summer at Woods Mill](https://walkingwithdaddy.com/late-summer-at-woods-mill/) _2025-08-26 · Adam · Walking With Daddy_ Secret dens and dirty hands at the Sussex nature reserve ## [Escaping the heat in the woods](https://walkingwithdaddy.com/escaping-the-heat-in-the-woods/) _2025-08-13 · Adam · Walking With Daddy_ Rambling amongst the trees at Pulborough Brooks. ## [Kingley Vale: a first walk](https://walkingwithdaddy.com/kingley-vale-a-first-walk/) _2025-04-11 · Adam · Walking With Daddy_ Images from our inaugural walk in the nature reserve ## [Christmas tree time at Spithandle Nursery](https://walkingwithdaddy.com/christmas-tree-time-at-spithandle-nursery/) _2024-12-09 · Adam · Walking With Daddy_ Our annual visit to Spithandle Lane for our festive tree took on a different tone this year. ## [Late Summer at Pulborough Brooks](https://walkingwithdaddy.com/late-summer-at-pulborough-brooks/) _2024-08-27 · Adam · Walking With Daddy_ A late summer ramble through the RSPB reserve, which was surprisingly quiet — despite the best efforts of the girls and their guest.