South Holland District Council launches WhatsApp Channel

South Holland District Council is pleased to announce the launch of its first WhatsApp Channel, providing residents and visitors with another convenient way to stay informed about local happenings.

Residents can now sign up to receive updates about the latest news, exciting events, activities, and services in their communities directly on their smartphones. Follow South Holland District Council on WhatsApp today!

WhatsApp channels offer users a secure and private way to follow what matters to them, subscribing for free to news from their favourite organisations and celebrities. Channel admins and fellow followers don’t have access to personal information such as names, profile photos, or numbers. Followers can set notifications to read messages in real-time and, if they choose, respond with a simple emoji or vote in a poll. Without public or private replies to posts, Channels steps away from the sometimes-hostile atmosphere that has turned some users away from other social networks.

Channel followers can also easily share WhatsApp channel posts with individual contacts and WhatsApp groups, helping to keep their friends, families, and local communities informed.

Councillor Jim Astill, Portfolio Holder for Corporate, Governance & Communications at South Holland District Council, said, “I am pleased we are introducing our new WhatsApp Channel, which represents a major advancement in how we communicate with our residents, businesses, and visitors. This innovative platform will allow us to provide timely and relevant updates directly to the community, helping everyone stay connected and informed.”

The new WhatsApp Channel does not change how you can get in touch or share your views with the Council. South Holland District Council will continue to run its other social media channels, public engagement sessions, customer contact service and website to support residents.

The launch is part of South Holland District Council’s ongoing efforts to improve the delivery of services to residents and visitors and create more meaningful, and efficient engagement with communities. Alongside the new WhatsApp Channel, you can follow South Holland District Council on Facebook, YouTube and website.