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SUMMARY:Knowledge Bites – Digital Tools for Modern Councils – July 25th at 1pm Online
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an essential and highly practical 45-minute webinar with Mark Tomkins from Aubergine, the leading expert in council website compliance and design. In “Digital Tools for Modern Councils,” Mark will guide parish and town councils through the latest tools, strategies, and innovations designed to improve digital communications, ensure legal compliance, and enhance day-to-day efficiency — even for the smallest council teams.\nThis session is perfect for clerks, councillors, and communications officers looking to confidently manage their website and online presence while staying compliant with current accessibility standards.\nWhat You’ll Learn:\n✅ Understanding WCAG 2.2 AA Standards\nGet up to speed on what’s required under the latest Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.2 AA), and why compliance isn’t optional — it’s the law.\n✅ Practical Tips for Daily Accessibility\nFrom alt text to heading structures and PDF content — learn quick, sustainable actions to ensure your website remains accessible with every update you make.\n✅ Making the Website a Local Engagement Hub\nExplore how your website can become the first-choice platform for informing and engaging your community — including news, events, consultations, and transparency reporting.\n✅ Harnessing AI for Time-Saving Tasks\nDiscover how emerging AI tools can assist clerks with:\n\nDrafting responses to Freedom of Information (FOI) and Subject Access Requests (SARs)\nSummarising information from past decisions and documents\nSearching for planning items, project costs and other information that may be buried deep in documents\nReducing time searching for information when a new clerk comes into post\n\n✅ Live Q&A Session\nAsk your questions directly to Mark and get practical advice tailored to your council’s needs.\nWhy Attend?\nThis webinar isn’t just theory — it’s packed with actionable, real-world guidance to help councils operate more effectively and confidently online. Whether you’re looking to stay compliant, save time, or better connect with residents, you’ll come away with tools and tips you can implement immediately.\nAbout the Presenter:\nMark Tomkins is the founder of Aubergine, one of the UK’s leading providers of accessible websites for local councils. With over a 15 years of experience working with hundreds of parish and town councils, Mark is a trusted voice in digital compliance, accessibility, and effective local digital communications.\nJoining Invitation: This will be issued nearer to the time of the event \nMembers Only : FREE\n \n
URL:https://bucksalc.gov.uk/events/knowledge-bites-digital-tools-for-modern-councils-july-25th-at-1pm-online/
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