Wealden District Council launches WhatsApp channel
Publish Date: 26 March 2025
A WhatsApp Channel has been launched by Wealden District Council offering those who live, work, study or visit the district another convenient way to find out what’s going on in the local area.
With WhatsApp being one of the world’s most popular messaging platforms globally, residents can now receive updates about the latest news, events and services in their communities, directly on their smartphones.
WhatsApp channels offer users a secure and private way to follow what matters to them, subscribing for free to news from their favourite organisations.
The launch is part of ongoing efforts to improve the delivery of services to residents and create more meaningful, and efficient engagement with communities. Followers can set notifications to read messages in real time, and if they choose, respond with a simple emoji or vote in a poll.
Channel followers are also easily able to share WhatsApp channel posts to individual contacts and WhatsApp groups to help keep their friends, families and local communities informed. Don’t forget to press the bell icon to be notified when a post goes out.
The WhatsApp channel admins and followers don’t have access to information about individuals such as names, profile photos or numbers. The new WhatsApp Channel offers no change to getting in touch or sharing your views with the council.
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