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Streamline Your Council’s Meetings and Decisions with GovMeeting 

Since its launch, GovMeeting (Decisions) has helped nearly 50 Town and Parish councils simplify their agenda management, minute-taking, decision tracking, and task follow-ups. Built on the trusted Microsoft 365 platform, GovMeeting leverages familiar tools like Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Planner, and OneNote, providing councils with a seamless experience that integrates directly into their existing workflows. 

With a newly introduced free tier for small councils, AI-powered tools for minute-taking, and a dedicated Councillor App for tablets and smartphones, GovMeeting offers a comprehensive solution tailored to the needs of councils of all sizes. 

Find out more about GovMeeting here: GovMeeting – CloudyIT.

Key Features of GovMeeting 

GovMeeting is a fully integrated solution designed to work within the familiar Microsoft 365 environment, making it easy for councillors, clerks, and officers to adopt. It simplifies meeting management by automating routine tasks, improving accuracy, and ensuring greater transparency and compliance. 

• Microsoft 365 Integration: Built on Microsoft 365, GovMeeting seamlessly connects with Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Planner, and OneNote, enabling councils to manage meetings and tasks using familiar tools. 

• AI-Assisted Minute-Taking: Automatically capture key points and summarise decisions, making minute-taking faster and more accurate. 

• Agenda & Meeting Management: Quickly create agendas, attach supporting documents from SharePoint, and share meeting packs with councillors via Outlook. 

• Task & Action Tracking: Assign and manage tasks directly within Planner, ensuring decisions are followed up and completed on time. 

• Document Archiving: Store all meeting documents securely in SharePoint, creating a searchable digital archive for easy access. 

• Public Engagement: Publish agendas, minutes, and decisions online directly from SharePoint to enhance public transparency. 

• Councillor App for Tablets & Smartphones: Give councillors easy access to meeting documentation on the go. The GovMeeting Councillor App ensures that councillors can view agendas, minutes, and key documents from their tablets or smartphones, improving convenience and engagement. 

• Free Tier for Small Councils: GovMeeting offers a free tier for smaller councils, providing essential meeting management features at no cost. 

Want to hear how other councils have benefited from GovMeeting? Read our case studies.

Get Started: Join Our Next Webinar 

Learn how GovMeeting can transform your council’s meetings with Microsoft 365 integration, AI-powered tools, and the Councillor App. Join one of our upcoming webinars to see the platform in action and hear how councils across the UK are already benefiting from it. 

📅 Register Now: Professional Development Hub 

Free Training and Sector-Specific Resources 

As part of our commitment to supporting councils, CloudyIT offers free training and access to sector-specific content through our Professional Development Hub. GovMeeting users benefit from: 

• Workshops and Webinars: Regular sessions on how to maximise the benefits of GovMeeting, alongside training on Microsoft 365 tools like Teams, SharePoint, and Planner. 

• Sector Champions Network: Access to our Sector Digital Champions, experienced clerks and council officers who offer peer support and guidance on adopting digital tools. 

• On-Demand Learning: A library of tutorials, guides, and training resources, available 24/7 to help councils build their digital skills. 

• Self-Paced eLearning: Courses designed to help clerks and officers become proficient in managing agendas, minutes, and tasks using Microsoft 365 and GovMeeting’s advanced tools. 

To explore the full range of training and resources, visit our Professional Development Hub.

GovAssist: The Modern AI Platform for Town and Parish Councils 

GovAssist is the cutting-edge AI platform built for Town and Parish Councils, offering specialised AI agents for governance, planning, meetings, and more. Whether you need expert guidance on digital adoption or hands-on help with tools like GovMeeting and Microsoft 365, GovAssist provides everything councils need for a smooth, modern, and efficient digital future. 

🔗 Step into the future with GovAssist

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