Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, GB
District Council in Northern Ireland
United Kingdom
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, GB "Our Borough Online" directory
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council developed the "Our Borough Online" directory to support local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The online directory contained helpful retail information and promoted their services including curbside pickup, online shopping, delivery options, etc. In conjunction with the release of the directory, the Council produced a series of videos promoting local businesses and highlighting how they've adapted to the challenges of the pandemic.
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, GB Community Support Helpline pilot
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council launched the Community Support Helpline pilot to assist local residents. The helpline provides information and support on a range of issues including training, employment, healthcare, food services, volunteering, etc. Residents can contact the helpline via phone, text, or email and their query will be resolved by an experienced community support team within the 48 hours.
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, GB TAK£500 Participatory Budget Fund
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council created the TAK£500 Participatory Budget Fund to support local projects. Eligible projects must be based around the "Take 5 Ways of Wellbeing" which include connecting with people, being active, taking notice of the world, learning something new, and giving to others. Applications must be submitted by groups of three or more such as sporting organisations, environmental groups, parent teacher associations, etc.
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, GB offered businesses online marketing training
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council offered free online marketing training for tourism and hospitality businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The four-week courses, hosted using GotoWebinar, covered topics such as developing a web presence, using SEO and SEM, an introduction to blogging, etc. The courses were designed with customised sector specific training to help local businesses develop an online presence during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, GB launched a free Text2Business SMS service
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council launched a free Text2Business SMS service to keep local businesses informed of the latest news. The Council developed this communication channel to optimise direct outbound messaging focused on important local updates. Businesses that register for the service online will receive regular text updates and real-time information on news, events, campaigns, and various activities across the Borough.
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, GB
United Kingdom