Open Council Network for Councils
We work with councils to modernise governance, improve public engagement, and free up officer time.
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
Member Development & Training Platform
A single hub for induction, training, resources, and tracking—built for Democratic Services and councillors.
- ✓ Cut admin by 1–2 officer days/week
- ✓ Compliance dashboards and simple reporting
- ✓ Personalised pathways and searchable resources
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.