Get Social: Managing multiple social media platforms effectively
A new trend has emerged on Russian social media where users post horse videos to highlight the impact of nationwide fuel shortages, using humour to comment on infrastructure challenges.
In her latest monthly column, social media expert Fliss Stubbs from Ovivio examines the essential metrics councils should track to evaluate their digital engagement strategies and demonstrate value to residents.
Wiltshire Council's Bikeability programme recently certified its 50,000th participant, marking a milestone that underscores the initiative's vital role in teaching children tangible life skills for road safety. Peer-reviewed research demonstrates that this training correlates with lower rates of serious road injuries, equipping young people with protective awareness that lasts a lifetime, yet such practical safety measures remain overshadowed by other safeguarding priorities.