Monmouthshire Local Democracy Web portal

Jo Goodwin Matt ChilcottCath Fallon

Who are we?

• Cath Fallon (Assistant CEO)• Matt Chilcott (Digital Development

Director)• Jo Goodwin (Digital Communities

Coordinator)

Who are CMC2?

• MCC’s Community Interest Company• Innovating in green & digital futures– Digital Interpretation & Digital Communities

(MonmouthpediA)– Economic Development (Monmouthshire

Enterprise)– Training (Y Prentis)– Renewable Energy

• Our website: www.communitymc2.org.uk

Why are we here?

• Monmouthshire Local Democracy Web Portal – Why has it been suggested?– What are the advantages of joining together?– What will it look like?– What if we don’t want to join it yet?– Next Steps

Why a web portal?

• Opportunity to bring together existing sites whilst offering new online opportunities for others

• Simple template, easy to use, maintain and sustain

• Meets accessibility criteria• Accessible on mobile phones / QR codes• Easily accessible to citizens• Social media opportunities

Advantages of joint web portal

• One hosting fee• Updateable by all• Consistency of information• Easily accessible to citizens• Joint social media campaigns• Joint ownership

What could it look like?

What could it look like?

What could a web portal do for you?

• Workshops– Appoint a spokesperson– Discuss what a web portal could do for you– Make a list – Prioritise five key information points you feel

could be included on the web portal – Feedback

Feedback following Workshop

Next Steps • Investigate potential costings based on need• Provide full report• Circulate to all• Quick poll, yes or no• If yes, proceed to design and site population in

partnership/ task & finish group with Community Council representatives

• Further info: hello@communitymc2.org.uk