Innovation Summit Agenda 2024

Harnessing AI for Town and Parish Councils: Introducing GovAssist
Steve Walker, Head of Government Services at CloudyIT

Join Steve Walker, Councillor and Chair of Waddesdon Parish, and Head of Government Services at CloudyIT, as he delivers an engaging session at the SLCC Innovation Themed Summit. Steve will introduce GovAssist, the AI platform specifically tailored for Town and Parish Councils. This session will highlight how GovAssist addresses daily challenges faced by Clerks, including planning, governance, and more. Unlike generic AI tools such as ChatGPT, GovAssist provides sector-specific AI agents that offer practical solutions designed to meet the unique needs of local councils. These agents empower Clerks by simplifying processes and improving operational efficiency.

The Resource Project
Mark Williams, Town Clerk to Falmouth Town Council

This session will detail the Re-Source Project which sees the remodelling of a redundant park lodge into two community uses, a community café and a broadcast hub – a suite of recording studios, two of which will provide a home for local radio broadcaster Source FM.

Street Art Project
Kate Montgomery, Deputy Chief Executive, and Laura Beattie, Community Development Officer, Stroud Town Council

Kate Montgomery will detail the Street Art Project, encompassing how they worked with different elements of the community to deliver the project and the outcomes.

Soapbox Derby – Boosting education, local economy and town council engagement

This session will follow the award winning White Horse Soapbox Derby. It will cover the concept, demographic, education, business and delivery.