Open Council Network for Councils
We work with Democratic Services teams and councils to improve information flow, reduce officer workload, and strengthen democratic processes.
Our products build on one another and can be adopted separately to deliver end‑to‑end improvements.
Using AI effectively, aligned to the UK Government AI Playbook
We help councils apply AI judiciously—focusing on quality data, explainable workflows, and measurable efficiency gains. Practical guidance, not hype, aligned with the government’s AI principles.
Open Council Network (Residents) Free
Engage residents with clear weekly updates and build a connected, searchable record of meetings and decisions.
- ✓ Improve public understanding and participation
- ✓ Strengthen perception and trust in the council
- ✓ Structured archive supports scrutiny and oversight
Digital Constitution Management System
Definitive, structured, accessible constitution with permanent, citable URLs and strong version control.
- ✓ Save officer time on updates and reviews
- ✓ WCAG‑compliant, mobile‑friendly reference
- ✓ Permanent clause URLs; robust version history
Meeting Briefings
Structured post-meeting summaries covering decisions taken, key points of debate, and follow-up actions—supporting faster internal communication without additional officer effort.
- ✓ Delivered to members, chairs, and officers who attended
- ✓ Reduces the need for repeated manual summaries
- ✓ Keeps everyone informed without adding to officer workload
Portfolio Knowledgebase In development
A continually updated knowledgebase for each councillor covering recent decisions, activity, and trends in their portfolio area—reducing officer time spent on ad hoc briefings.
- ✓ Structured, authoritative reference for members and officers
- ✓ Supports knowledge continuity through elections and member changes
- ✓ Reduces burden of ad hoc briefing requests
OCN Research — UK‑wide Search for Councils
Professional‑grade search across every meeting and decision from 200+ UK councils since 2024—ideal for scrutiny, policy, and governance.
- ✓ Fast research for scrutiny, policy, and governance
- ✓ Powerful filters and linked decisions
- ✓ Transparent results with source context
Not sure where to start?
We’ll help prioritise based on goals, resources, and impact—start small and scale. We also build custom AI, data, and communications tools for specific Democratic Services needs.