Local by Social
I’m at the Local by Social event today, being run by FutureGov and the IDeA. It should be a lot of fun, and I’ll let you share in that fun by live blogging as much of the event as I can!
Month: June 2010
Websites I love: Project Gutenberg
There are a lot of people who still see the internet as being something that is purely the domain of right-wing lunatics and porn fiends, which is of course a shame. The internet has created, or at least helped to create some wonderful things. One of those wonderful things is Project Gutenberg, a website which … Keep reading
Rounding up LocalGovCamp YH
LocalGovCamp Yorkshire and Humber was a great day, superbly organised by Ken Eastwood, Kevin Campbell-Wright, Melanie Reid and a host of helpers. It was by a mile the least involved I have ever been in one of these events and, to be honest, my enjoyment of it was considerably increased as a result – as … Keep reading
How to run a GovCamp
With the excitement building up to LocalGovCamp Yorkshire and the Humber on Saturday, I thought I might share this piece, which I wrote for the UKGovCamp hub site a little while ago. It’s a ten point plan to organising your own GovCamp type event – and it really is quite easy! 1. Have an idea … Keep reading
Let’s Talk Central
This week saw the launch of a new local government digital engagement project – Let’s Talk Central by Central Bedfordshire Council. The Learning Pool online innovation / social media / loafing around team – that’s me and Breda – were delighted to be involved. Essentially, Central Bedfordshire is a new unitary council, and the concept … Keep reading