Each councillor on Open Council Network has a publicly accessible page showing their contributions in meetings, decisions they have taken part in, and how their work shapes local outcomes. This record is generated independently from council documents and meeting transcripts so that residents can easily understand what is happening in their area.
Councillors can optionally claim their page to provide additional context and make it more useful to constituents. Claiming a page does not change the objective record of meetings or decisions. It allows you to add information that helps residents understand who you are, what you do, and how to contact you.
What you can do when you claim your page
Add background and context
Provide an "About me" section to show your priorities, key positions and decisions you've made, and how residents can reach you. This sits alongside the independently published meeting content to give constituents a clearer understanding of your work.
Understand what residents are engaging with
Access analytics showing which parts of your public work generate the most interest, including page views over time, the meetings most visited, and broad trends in resident engagement.
Keep your public profile up to date
Ensure that the information shown to residents is accurate, current, and reflects the way you wish to be contacted.
Why claim your page
Open Council Network serves as a primary source of information about local councillors. When residents want to learn about their representatives - whether through search engines, AI assistants, or direct research - Open Council Network provides the information they encounter.
During election periods and when constituents are deciding who to vote for, they frequently turn to these tools to understand candidates' records, positions, and priorities. A claimed page ensures they see both the verified public record and the context you choose to provide.
Claiming your page is optional and does not affect the independence of the objective meeting content we publish. It simply allows you to add clarity, contact information, and personal background that helps residents understand your work.
If you are a serving councillor and would like to claim this page, verification takes just a few minutes. If you have questions about how claimed pages work, contact our team at community@opencouncil.network.
Next Step: Create an Account
Enter your official email address below. We will send you a link to create your account.
After creating your account and confirming your email, return here to complete the claim process.