People in Liverpool are to get the chance to vote on what they believe the city’s spending priorities should be. From next week a series of events across the city will discuss a range of topics and will use keypads like those seen on the television show, “Who Wants to be a Millionaire” to show people’s opinions on a giant screen. 

By Robert Cialdini, Steve Martin and Dr. Noah Goldstein.Every day professionals in the public communications sector have to persuade others to do things, but how? The book gives many insights into the question. It contains serious science, but always with a light touch and shows how influence revolves around key principles that anyone can learn, often with unexpected results. 

Consultations have begun on proposals to improve the quality of bathing water in England and Wales. A revised directive has been published by Defra and the Welsh Assembly Government, which want views on the plans. The consultation will last until early February.
The revised directive has been drawn up to deliver environmental and public health benefits, setting a more stringent microbiological water quality standards for popular bathing areas.