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Plain as Pikestaff Newsletter

I'm a regular critic of Haringey Council's use of vague and imprecise language. Occasionally someone writes to me gleefully pointing out so…

Started by Alan Stanton

3 May 25, 2012
Reply by Michael Anderson

Consultation in Plain English with a place to talk- A model from Brum

Birmimgham city council have a Big City Plan but their portal for consultation shares many characteristics with Haringey's. As local blogge…

Started by Liz

7 Mar 22, 2010
Reply by Alan Stanton

Funny job titles

Ever worked as a wet leisure assistant? or maybe you've applied to be a welcoming agent and telephone intermediary? and we've all seen our…

Started by Liz

0 Mar 17, 2010

250 words the public sector should not use: 2010 edition.

How quickly a year goes by.  Yes, word fans, it is time for the annual Words that the Public Sector Should not Use list published by the LG…

Started by Liz

7 Mar 12, 2010
Reply by Liz

200 words that the council should stop using

The Local Government Association has released a list of 200 words which they say councils should not use. The group says that councils sho…

Started by Liz

19 Mar 26, 2009
Reply by Clive Carter

Down with 'council speak'! Long live plain English!

'Council speak' has been banned by Harrow Council. Phrases such as "the public realm" and "civic amenity sites" are out and plain English h…

Started by Liz

1 Oct 7, 2008
Reply by Liz

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