Navigating Social Media FREE EVENT
Best Practice, Pitfalls and Protections for Local Councils
Navigating Social Media:
Best Practice, Pitfalls and Protections for Local Councils
Join us for a must-attend online information session designed specifically for local councils navigating the challenges—and opportunities—of social media. Whether you're using Facebook, WhatsApp, or other platforms to connect with your community, this event will equip you with essential insights and tools to stay effective, compliant, and protected.
What we’ll cover:
Which platforms work best—and why
Content ideas that work even with limited time and skills
How to stay effective and visible, with minimal resources
What to avoid—and how to handle things when they go wrong
Your council’s legal responsibility for what members and employees post online.
How to respond to bullying, harassment, and harmful online conduct—especially in light of key case law like Ledbury.
What to do when social media misuse impacts staff health.
How laws such as the Protection from Harassment Act and Communications Act may apply.
PLUS – Practical, positive input from our guest HR expert and a parish council successfully using WhatsApp to engage residents.
Real examples, expert advice, and live Q&A — all designed to help your council build confidence in using social media safely and smartly.
Book your place now and make the most of our digital world.