Enhance Community Engagement with a Council Events Calendar
A well-maintained events calendar is a valuable asset for any UK council website. It serves as a central hub for residents to stay informed about upcoming events, fostering community engagement and participation.
Our Council website package includes an Events Calendar/Event Management system with a “What’s On” calendar for your town or parish.
The system allows you to define categories for events, such as Planning Meetings or Scouts, that can be filtered by visitors on the website.
A larger town may want the Town Council website to focus on Council events only, such as dates for Finance and Planning meetings.
A smaller town, village or parish may want to advertise all events for all organisations in the area, thus providing a central point of information on behalf of all local organisations. The decision on the range of events to be published rests with the Council.
The Event Management system also allows you to define repeating events, such as every Wednesday, the 1st Monday of each month, alternate Wednesdays, etc
Single events are displayed in a number of different layouts and includes the event title, a description, date, tinme and other information if it’s availbable. It also has functionaility to add events to your Google Calendar or iCal. Share buttons are also available to be able to share the event to social media.
The main events page will allow to view events in a number of different views – monthly, weekly, daily, list, grid and tile. Users are able to switch between the differents views for added fluidity.
The Importance of Publicly Available Committee Information
Councils in the UK are legally required to make committee information publicly accessible, ensuring transparency, accountability, and community engagement in local decision-making.
Key Benefits of an Events Calendar
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Improved Communication
A calendar provides a clear and accessible way for residents to learn about local events, council meetings, and community initiatives, ensuring no one misses out on important activities.
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Increased Community Participation
By promoting events online, councils can encourage greater attendance and involvement in public meetings, festivals, and local projects, strengthening community spirit.
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Efficient Event Management
An integrated calendar simplifies event organisation by displaying essential details such as dates, times, locations, and descriptions in a user-friendly format.
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Transparency and Accessibility
Providing a dedicated event schedule helps build trust with residents, offering them a convenient way to access council meetings, public consultations, and deadlines for local services.
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Boost Local Economy
Highlighting local business events, farmers’ markets, and cultural festivals can drive footfall to local businesses and promote tourism.
Features in Your Council Events Calendar
- Easy Navigation – Allow users to filter events by category, date, or location.
- Automated Updates – Keep the calendar up to date with real-time changes.
- Event Submissions – Enable local organisations to submit events for approval.
- Mobile-Friendly Design – Ensure accessibility for all users across different devices.
- Email & Social Media Integration – Allow residents to share events and receive notifications.
A council website’s events calendar is more than just a scheduling tool—it’s a powerful way to keep residents engaged, informed, and connected. By implementing an intuitive and well-designed calendar, councils can foster a stronger sense of community and ensure local events reach a wider audience.
Google Alternative
We also offer the cheaper/easier alternative of embedding a Google calendar of events.
Event information is then controlled directly in your Google account.