How we set up a hyperlocal blog in a cafe and made it all about fun
Recently I got involved in a new blog for the centre of Birmingham called Grounds that has a couple of cool things about it. Firstly, it’s based in a cafe – Urban Coffee Company in Birmingham. Secondly, anyone can join in. That’s probably the best bit about it – because anyone can send a post […]
February 23rd, 2010 | by Nick Booth | Posted inBirmingham,Collaboration,Social Media|0 Comments
Using web tools to get citizen feedback
We’ve found this link to a list of states in America which are using social media and the web to help get feedback from citizens. It’s well worth having a look at these sites, which demonstrate how local governments can better engage with citizens to help improve an area, building connections between local minds and […]
November 30th, 2009 | by Hannah Waldram | Posted inCollaboration,Local democracy,Social Media|0 Comments
Next Central Birmingham Social Media Surgery – Friday 20 November
As the cold weather draws us ever nearer towards winter – why not hibernate on the web and enjoy some friendly conversation about social media to warm the cockles. We have scheduled in the next central Birmingham Social Media Surgery session at the Fazeley Studios, Digbeth for November (please note this date has changed – there […]
November 5th, 2009 | by Hannah Waldram | Posted inBirmingham,Social Media,Social Media Surgery|0 Comments