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What we read, write and film about what residents are saying.

Our newsletters, videos and recurring topics from conversations with local authorities. Published when there is something worth sharing.

Video · 8 min
YouTube·July 2026

A resident's report, from first message to response

Follow a complete case in the tool: receiving the message, grouping related posts, passing it to the department and responding.

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Newsletter #12·June 2026

What local authorities tell us about a channel they never read

In most organisations we meet, there is a channel that receives messages but has no clear owner. This issue explains how to address that.

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In-depth article·June 2026

Why a resident stops reporting problems

Silence does not mean there are no problems. What we observe when a report receives no acknowledgement.

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Video · 3 min
YouTube·May 2026

The dashboard explained in three minutes

What each view is for, what to look at in a department meeting and what it cannot tell you.

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Newsletter #11·May 2026

Three questions to ask before choosing a tool for resident relations

Where messages actually arrive, who handles them and what information is available when the person in charge is away.

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In-depth article·April 2026

Locations must be stated, not guessed

Why we refuse to link a report to an assumed address, and how this changes the way an issue is understood.

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