Our parish council used to be a very paper-based organisation. All of our documents were stored in physical files, and we communicated with our residents mainly through letters and newsletters. This was inefficient and limiting, and it made it difficult for us to engage with the public.
We decided to transform our parish council into a digital environment. We started by creating a website and a social media presence. This allowed us to share information with our residents more easily and efficiently. We also digitized all of our documents, which made them easier to store and access.
Digitizing our parish council has had a number of benefits. It has improved our efficiency, as we no longer have to spend time searching for documents or printing out copies. It has also made it easier for us to engage with the public, as we can now communicate with them in a way that is convenient for them.
We are committed to continuing to transform our parish council into a more digital organization. We believe that this will make us more efficient, effective, and accessible to our residents.
Here are some specific examples of how we have improved efficiency and extended our digital reach and engagement with the public:
- We created a website that includes information about our council, our meeting schedule, and our contact information. We also use our website to share news and events from our community.
- We have a presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We use these social media platforms to share information about our council, our events, and our community.
- We use email to communicate with our residents. We send out regular newsletters and announcements, and we also respond to individual emails from residents.
- We use video conferencing to hold our council meetings. This allows us to save time and money, and it also makes it easier for residents to participate in our meetings.
We are always looking for new ways to improve our digital presence and engagement with the public. We believe that a strong digital presence is essential for a modern parish council.
How we’ve turned a small parish council into a digital environment
Our parish council used to be a very paper-based organisation. All of our documents were stored in physical files, and we communicated with our residents mainly through letters and newsletters. This was inefficient and limiting, and it made it difficult for us to engage with the public.
We decided to transform our parish council into a digital environment. We started by creating a website and a social media presence. This allowed us to share information with our residents more easily and efficiently. We also digitized all of our documents, which made them easier to store and access.
Digitizing our parish council has had a number of benefits. It has improved our efficiency, as we no longer have to spend time searching for documents or printing out copies. It has also made it easier for us to engage with the public, as we can now communicate with them in a way that is convenient for them.
We are committed to continuing to transform our parish council into a more digital organization. We believe that this will make us more efficient, effective, and accessible to our residents.
Here are some specific examples of how we have improved efficiency and extended our digital reach and engagement with the public:
- We created a website that includes information about our council, our meeting schedule, and our contact information. We also use our website to share news and events from our community.
- We have a presence on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. We use these social media platforms to share information about our council, our events, and our community.
- We use email to communicate with our residents. We send out regular newsletters and announcements, and we also respond to individual emails from residents.
- We use video conferencing to hold our council meetings. This allows us to save time and money, and it also makes it easier for residents to participate in our meetings.
We are always looking for new ways to improve our digital presence and engagement with the public. We believe that a strong digital presence is essential for a modern parish council.