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12 Jul 2014 - 15:32

null Helpful hints and handy tips

Everyone needs a little help sometimes.  Learning how to get the best out of an online system can take time.  But that is exactly why we’ve developed two new help centres to take the stress away. The Knowledge Hub Help Centre helps you make the most of connecting with other members and participating in groups of like-minded people.  It covers: Getting Started My... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:26

null Knowledge Hub Infographic

Our first attempt at creating an infographic to explain a little more about the Knowledge Hub. Any suggestions for improvement will be greatly appreciated. See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:20

null From Twitter gritter to tweets about streets...

The recent inclement weather has again given councils the opportunity to test how effective Twitter hashtags can be in communicating with residents; providing timely, easy-to-keep-track-of updates on gritted roads and also responding to geo-specific queries from Twitter followers. However, is Twittergritter the only practical example of when this type of use of hashtags by councils works?... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:33

null New Year’s resolution competition – Becoming a better sharer in 2013…

  A new year means new beginnings. January is the month when people make commitments to change something for the better. It may be a chance to start a new diet, give up smoking or pick up a new hobby to expand your horizons. But why not try something a little different for 2013? Why don’t you use this clean slate to become a better knowledge sharer? Picking up a good habit is so much... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:33

null VIDEO - How to get the most out of Knowledge Hub

  Meet John. He works in local government. John recently got a new job and wanted to find out more about his role and connect with people across the sector. He joined the Knowledge Hub, a place where he can start finding and sharing information with colleagues. Here's a video of John’s journey of how he began getting the most out of Knowledge Hub...     To view on... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:11

null And the winners of the Knowledge Hub photo competition are…

  The tension has been building... The moment you’ve all been waiting for has finally come... It’s been a hard fought contest but the votes have been counted and we can now officially announce the winners of our recent profile picture competition are...      "Funniest" picture prize goes to Stephen Barry - Newport City Council - Information Development... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 12:56

null Profile picture competition finalists - VOTE for your favourite

  So it’s that time of year again. The nights are getting longer. The days are getting colder. Woolly gloves, scarves and jumpers are becoming mandatory to face the chilly weather conditions. To counter these winter blues we at KHub HQ thought it would be a great idea to run a heart-warming profile picture competition over the past month in our Welcome to Knowledge Hub group. Some of... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:20

null Mo Knowledge Mo Awareness

  It's that time of year again when ladies of a certain disposition cringe at the sudden proliferation of facial hair amongst the men folk. Yes it's Movember and this year on the Knowledge Hub team we are joining in by growing the most controversial of mens facial furniture, the moustache! In keeping with this theme and in tandem with our photo competition we have... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:41

null Knowledge Hub photo competition - take part now!

   Michelle Rea from the Knowledge Hub Team last week posted a blog calling for suggestions on how to battle the attack of the Non Faces. You know, these guys:              We think we may have come up with the answer ….. but we need your help! Today we are launching our Knowledge Hub profile picture competition! The... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:20

null Knowledge Hub Halloween Special: Bringing a Community Back from the Dead

    This article was reposted from Micheal Norton's blog  I have the unenviable task over the next few months of contacting community facilitators who are looking after communities on the Knowledge Hub that appear to have gone into an inactive state. When I say inactive, I’m classing it as no new content in the last 6 months. But you should not despair the... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 12:57

null The Name is Hub...Knowledge Hub! Guest blog by James Bond

  I often work alone. This all changed however when I recently went to a top secret meeting with Q. He told me about a new gadget called Knowledge Hub and promptly ordered me to set up an online group. My initial reaction was, “Dr! No way I’ll be using that!”, but later that day I received some facilitation advice in this letter from Russia with love that changed my mind. ... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:34

null Councillor Mehboob Khan: Local Democracy week marks one month to police and crime commissioners elections

By Councillor Mehboob Khan Chair, LGA Safer and Stronger Communities Board Monday 15 – Friday 19 October is European Local Democracy week which aims to increase people's knowledge of local democracy and promote the idea of getting more involved locally.  Today also marks exactly one month until the first ever elections take place across the country (outside London) for police and... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:11

null Look at all the Doncaster #OurDay Tweeters!

Some info on a few of the tweeters at Doncaster who will be using the hastag #OurDay tomorrow on Twitter .. Diane Holgate Development Management Team Leader, Planning Doncaster Council Full time working mum, never has a minute from getting up to going to bed! Enjoys making a difference to Doncaster as a Development Management Team Leader of a planning team that decides planning... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 13:04

null Get tweeting and get talking

Happy International Social Media Week everyone! Yes, it’s social media week this week and to celebrate, we’re encouraging council officers and councillors all over the country to take to Twitter on Thursday 27 September to offer residents a live insight into a day in the life of local government using the hashtag #OurDay. We want to raise the profile of the great work that happens every... See more
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null #OurDay - Suffolk Trading Standards - how we use social media

Suffolk Trading Standards is the enforcement service that is responsible for protecting consumers and legitimate traders from scams and unfair trading. We are working to achieve a fair and safe trading environment and informed confident consumers.  Historically, we were known as Suffolk Weights and Measures Department because our primary function was to maintain the integrity of... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 13:04

null Ann Kiceluk - the HR perspective from Aylesbury Vale for #OurDay

ANN KICELUK HEAD OF PEOPLE & PAYROLL/BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION DIRECTOR AYLESBURY VALE DISTRICT COUNCIL Twitter username - @AnnfromtheGong Ann leads Business Transformation and the HR, Organisational Development, Health & Safety and Payroll functions at AVDC. Having worked in local government for 4 years, Ann has previous experience in the University sector, previously at the... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:20

null Cllr Tom Hunter-Watts - another #OurDay tweeting councillor!

I am a Conservative District and Town Councillor, who was first elected in May 2011. I represent Bedgrove Ward in Aylesbury, the town where I grew up and where I now work as a staff nurse. Since being elected, I have spent most of my time trying to tackle long-standing local problems – from school-time traffic congestion to the poor state of pavement and road repairs. I make use of the... See more
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12 Jul 2014 - 15:34

null Brighton & Hove's Youth Employability Service-gearing up for #OurDay!

The Youth Employability Service (YES) is part of Brighton & Hove City Council, providing information, advice and guidance to young people aged 16 - 19 who are not in education, employment or training and living in Brighton & Hove. The service offers a range of support to young people, both in an online and offline context. Young people can access free careers guidance, as well as... See more
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