Mobilising communities for scalable impact
Mobilising communities for scalable impact
What is eTownz?
eTownz offers a cutting-edge online platform designed to support community initiatives and foster development across local, regional, and national scales. This "Multi-user" dashboard draws on a decade of research and integrates elements of "Digital Communities" and "Smart Villages" to provide a comprehensive tool for development.
The dashboard operates on a subscription model, offering an economically priced annual membership for entities engaged in development at local, regional, or national levels.
What is eTownz?
eTownz offers a cutting-edge online platform designed to support community initiatives and foster development across local, regional, and national scales. This "Multi-user" dashboard draws on a decade of research and integrates elements of "Digital Communities" and "Smart Villages" to provide a comprehensive tool for development.
The dashboard operates on a subscription model, offering an economically priced annual membership for entities engaged in development at local, regional, or national levels.
Find your Community
Search our extensive database to find your organisation or community.
eTownz Dashboard Tools
eTownz Dashboard Tools
Planning Tools
The planning tools include the addition and editing of records, the compilation and downloading of relevant thematic plans, and the management of plans discussions.
Plan Editor
- Add/edit the records that make up your community plan
- Update introductions and appendices for your organisation plan
- Classify records by theme to structure your plan
Record Management
- Browse libraries of project ideas and add them to your local plan
- Use our funding database to identify opportunities
- Leverage hundreds of open data and census records provided by eTownz
Downloadable Plan
- Download & share up-to-date themed action plans
- Easily import and export records to and from your plan
- Allow locals to contribute with each record in your plan
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Plan Editor
- Add/edit the records that make up your community plan
- Update introductions and appendices for your organisation plan
- Classify records by theme to structure your plan
Records Curation & Management
- Browse libraries of project ideas and add them to your local plan
- Use our funding database to identify opportunities
- Leverage hundreds of open data and census records provided by eTownz
Downloadable Plan
- Download & share up-to-date themed action plans
- Easily import and export records to and from your plan
- Allow locals to contribute with each record in your plan
Communication Tools
A unified communications platform tailored to meet the unique requirements of local communities and the organisations that support them.
News Manager
- Manage and publish local and county news articles
- Easily compile community and county news articles
- Integrate news into your community newsletter
Events Manager
- Easily submit and curate events
- Embed events to email newsletter
- Embed events on your community website
Newsletter Manager
- Newsletter subscription system
- Newsletter auto format & scheduling system
- Curate the format of the community / organisation newsletter
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News Manager
- Manage and publish local and county news articles
- Easily compile community and county news articles
- Integrate news into your community newsletter
Events Manager
- Easily submit and curate events
- Embed events to email newsletter
- Embed events on your community website
Newsletter Manager
- Newsletter subscription system
- Newsletter auto format & scheduling system
- Curate the format of the community/organisation newsletter
Management Tools
eTownz management tools facilitate the establishment of thematic "Action Teams," enable project team collaboration, and assist with volunteer onboarding and support.
Manage Action Teams
- Create and customise themed action teams
- Invite locals to join the forum and select action teams to join
- Allow action team managers to control plan content
Manage Records
- Allow locals to become record managers
- Schedule record discussions
- Curate discussion comments from locals
Manage Meetings & Tasks
- Schedule meetings, add agendas & log action from the meeting
- Log meeting notes & actions
- Create and manage tasks
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Manage Action Teams
- Create and customise themed action teams
- Invite locals to join the forum and select action teams to join
- Allow action team managers to control plan content
Manage Records
- Allow locals to become record managers
- Schedule record discussions
- Curate discussion comments from locals
Manage Meetings & Tasks
- Schedule meetings, add agendas & log action from the meeting
- Log meeting notes & actions
- Create and manage tasks
Feedback Tools
The feedback tools facilitate surveys among local residents, organisations, and on specific themes. These tools enable you to collect critical insights and improve communication within your community, supporting well-informed decision-making.
Manage Action Teams
- Create and customise themed action teams
- Invite locals to join the forum and select action teams to join
- Allow action team managers to control plan content
Events Manager
- Easily submit and curate events
- Embed events to email newsletter
- Embed events on your community website
Themed Survey
- Utilise eTownz integrated thematic survey to gauge residents’ opinions on a theme of interest
- Review visualisations of the results in the dashboard
- Share results locally to stimulate interest and inform community plans
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Residents Survey
- Utilise eTownz integrated residents survey to gauge residents’ opinions
- Review the resident submissions & chart / interpret the results
- Share results locally to stimulate interest and inform community plans
Organisation Survey
- Utilise eTownz integrated organisation survey to gauge local groups and organisations’ opinions
- Review visualisations of the results in the dashboard
- Share results locally to stimulate interest and inform community plans
Themed Survey
- Utilise eTownz integrated thematic survey to gauge residents’ opinions on a theme of interest
- Review visualisations of the results in the dashboard
- Share results locally to stimulate interest and inform community plans
Planning Tools
The planning tools include the addition and editing of records, the compilation and downloading of relevant thematic plans, and the management of plans discussions.
Plan Editor
- Add/edit the records that make up your community plan
- Update introductions and appendices for your organisation plan
- Classify records by theme to structure your plan
Record Management
- Browse libraries of project ideas and add them to your local plan
- Use our funding database to identify opportunities
- Leverage hundreds of open data and census records provided by eTownz
Downloadable Plan
- Download & share up-to-date themed action plans
- Easily import and export records to and from your plan
- Allow locals to contribute with each record in your plan
Communication Tools
Discover a seamless way to keep your community connected and informed with eTownz Communication Tools, featuring an advanced news and events management system along with a dynamic newsletter generator.
News Manager
- Manage and publish local and county news articles
- Easily compile community and county news articles
- Integrate news into your community newsletter
Events Manager
- Easily submit and curate events
- Embed events to email newsletter
- Embed events on your community website
Newsletter Manager
- Newsletter subscription system
- Newsletter auto format & scheduling system
- Curate the format of the community/organisation newsletter
Management Tools
Our community management tools include creating thematic ‘Action teams’, meeting creation and user management. Streamline your community's teamwork and collaboration with our user-friendly interface.
Manage Action Teams
- Create and customise themed action teams
- Invite locals to join the forum and select action teams to join
- Allow action team managers to control plan content
Manage Records
- Allow locals to become record managers
- Schedule record discussions
- Curate discussion comments from locals
Manage Meetings & Tasks
- Schedule meetings, add agendas & log action from the meeting
- Log meeting notes & actions
- Create and manage tasks
Feedback Tools
The eTownz platform includes a range of survey tools. This comprehensive suite encompasses local resident, organisation, and thematic surveys; allowing you to gather valuable insights and enhance communication within your community to help make informed decisions.
Residents Survey
- Utilise eTownz integrated residents survey to gauge residents' opinions
- Review the resident submissions & chart / interpret the results
- Share results locally to stimulate interest and inform community plans
Organisation Survey
- Utilise eTownz integrated organisation survey to gauge local groups and organisations’ opinions
- Review visualisations of the results in the dashboard
- Share results locally to stimulate interest and inform community plans
Themed Survey
- Utilise eTownz integrated thematic survey to gauge residents’ opinions on a theme of interest
- Review visualisations of the results in the dashboard
- Share results locally to stimulate interest and inform community plans
Dashboard Types...
The eTownz Dashboard offers custom functionality tailored to suit a wide variety of organisation types. Whether you're part of a local sports club, a national body, or a research organisation, our dashboards are designed to help you manage plans, communications, and collaborations more effectively.
Community Profiles
For sustainable energy communities, smart towns, or town centre-first initiatives. Build dynamic community-wide plans, coordinate action teams, and encourage contributions.
Examples: Sustainable Energy Communities, Smart Communities, Town Centre First
Local Organisations
Ideal for clubs, community groups, heritage societies, or enterprise hubs looking to enhance project coordination and communications.
Examples: Sports Clubs, Tourism Groups, Environment Groups, Community Centres, Enterprise Hubs, Tidy Towns, Heritage Groups, Chamber of Commerce
Regional Bodies
Designed for county councils and regional assemblies looking to align strategies and improve cooperation across local and national plans.
Examples: County Councils, Local Development Companies, Regional Assemblies, Public Participation Networks
National Bodies
For national-level organisations managing top-down strategies, integrating with regional bodies, and disseminating communications.
Examples: National Bodies, Sports Bodies, Public Service Bodies
Research & Partners
Customisable tools to support research projects involving community data, collaboration, and dissemination.
Example: Research Bodies
Partner Organisations
Perfect for facilitators, trainers, or planning consultants. White-label, adaptable dashboards to support your clients and expand your offering.
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We typically provide an outline of suitable solutions and a price matrix for your requirements within 48 hours. A follow up call is also available upon request.
Sign Up Today
We typically provide an outline of suitable solutions and a price matrix for your requirements within 48 hours. A follow up call is also available upon request.