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Surpassing expectations: trust in the system

The resources in this New Conversations section look at how an approach based on engagement can improve people’s day-to-day interactions with the council. This includes helping with personalisation, digitisation, and using social media to engage with residents. The tools and resources also support the role of frontline staff in engagement and comms, and at the concept of continuous engagement.


BRAIN: getting the most from social media

Child safety in York

Digital and personalisation – Newport case study

Dos and don'ts of online engagement

Durham DIY engagement toolkit

Engaging through digital in Newcastle

Examples and innovations

Guidance from The Consultation Institute

How is your council perceived on the competence versus intentions axis?

Keeping it fun with social media engagement

Kent’s use of social media to raise the profile of consultation

Knowing your staff

Social media channel chooser

Using social media to deliver co-assessment

Ward Action Groups in Hammersmith and Fulham

When digital goes wrong

Highlighted pages

Surpassing expectations: trust in the community

Surpassing expectations: trust in democracy

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