The newly launched Council Network is an online forum for all those involved in Local Government to share best practice, and to learn from others experiences. Its completely free to join and provides for open discussion and closed groups to discuss the challenges faced by Local Government in a safe and moderated environment.
What does the Network Provide ? Free membership for those with .gov.uk email addresses Forums and Discussions Ability to create groups with options for the group creator to control membership Latest news from Local Government related social media posts Moderating of posts to ensure adherence to codes of conduct
The development and growth of the Council Network will enable Councillors and Officers to communicate within their own councils, in small groups and across the wider area. The wide range of subjects specifically related to the sector ensures that we can work together to meet the challenges we face. As we move into large scale reorganisation it is vital that we work together to share best practice and to find the most efficient ways to transition and transform. No more so than now when the pressures on Local Government finances are significant.