An online notebook
I was asked recently by a colleague for some information about the names and locations of local authorities in this country. I was able to respond quickly and usefully thanks to the places database, which sits on the website of the Department for Communities and Local Government. Here’s what I did, as a simple example … Keep reading
I like scrutiny – it was one of my first jobs in local government to help the process at a smallish borough council. The CfPS does a great job of supporting good practice in the area, and recently this is taking the form of providing advice and guidance around using online methods to engage people … Keep reading
Two great blog posts recently on the ever thorny issue of local government websites. Firstly, Al Smith recounts his experience managing the refresh of Newcastle City Council‘s site. A remarkably honest and open appraisal of how it all went, and Al’s own role, it’s a great read and one for any local gov web manager … Keep reading
It often amuses people when they learn I was once a Risk Manager at a County Council. I have no idea why. One of my roles at the time was to look after business continuity arrangements – in other words, what the organisation did when something terrible happened. I was well into internet stuff at … Keep reading
A flurry of activity around social media this week from our chums at the Improvement and Development Agency. The first thing is Local by Social, a rewriting of the excellent Social by Social by Andy Gibson. As the IDeA website states: Social media is changing the world in which we work, socialise and govern. From … Keep reading