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Talking documents!
Did you know that the Adobe PDF reader is now able to read documents 'out loud'? Read Out Loud is a Text-to-Speech (TTS) tool that has been built into Adobe Reader since version 6.0.
Yet more reason to consider standardising on the PDF format for documents on your website. Try it, start Adobe Reader then open a PDF and Choose View > Read Out Loud
Posted: Tue, 26 Mar 2013 11:01 by Admin Team
GOV.UK domain for Leicestershire & Rutland Association of Local Councils
We've successfully completed the application process for a new gov.uk domain name for the Leicestershire and Rutland Association of Local Councils (LRALC).
"We used to have a .org.uk domain," explains Jake Atkinson (pictured right), chief officer at LRALC. "Our new gov.uk domain befits an organisation with a desire to reflect and build upon the professional nature of its membership offer and services... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 10:42 by Admin Team
Christmas at the 'Old Rectory'
We would like to wish all of our customers a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. This picture (Tim on the right and Ray on the left) was taken by the Christmas tree in the hall of the Old Rectory following our office party.
Our office will be closed from December 24th to January 1st inclusive, should you need to contact us urgently during this time please either email us admin@2commune.com or... Read More »
Posted: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 14:01 by Admin Team
Lord Lytton visits UKLC
We were honoured to meet Lord Lytton at the NCALC AGM on Saturday. The event focused on the increasing importance of local councils and the need to build their capacity to contribute to the 'communities in action' agendas being set by government. In particular local councils will be required to work in partnership with local authorities to develop innovative new ways of delivering services to the communities... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:05 by Admin Team
UKLC will be at the Northants CALC AGM
We've been invited to attend the Northamptonshire County Association of Local Councils AGM which is being held in the Saxon Hall at Raunds on Saturday 20th October.
This will be an opportunity to promote and explain the UK Local Councils (UKLC) IT platform which has been developed to equip local councils with the tools and knowledge to deliver high quality, online information and services to the communities... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 15 Oct 2012 14:35 by Admin Team
When did you last check your site for broken links ?
I have been looking at Parish Council websites supplied by some of our competitors. I must say that I have been shocked by the large number of Parish Council websites that have broken web links on them (I counted 185 broken links on one site). This gives your customers a very poor experience of your website and makes your council appear unprofessional.
Websites provided by 2commune have an automated... Read More »
Posted: Wed, 27 Jun 2012 12:47 by Admin Team
2commune website launch
After weeks of careful planning 2commune is turning to the web to launch its new products and services for local councils across the UK. Using its proven, state of the art technologies 2commune is set to join-up the three tiers of local government across the UK.
Posted: Tue, 01 May 2012 12:12 by Admin Team
2commune moves in to new home
2commune Ltd has moved into its new home, The Old Rectory on Main Street in Glenfield right on the north-western outskirts of Leicester near junction 21A on the M1 motorway.
"This Grade II listed building is a lovely place to work, full of character and history. One of its staircases dates back to Jacobean times. It seems ironic that a company which is using state of the art web technologies should... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 23 Apr 2012 17:03 by Admin Team
Technical Director appointed
Anthony Dickens will be taking on the role of Technical Director at 2commune Ltd.
Acting on behalf of Cuttlefish, Anthony has been involved in the development of the Content Management System (CMS) for nearly 10 years that powers all 2commune websites including Parish Council websites.
Working with all three tiers of local government Anthony has developed a detailed technical understanding of systems... Read More »
Posted: Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:08 by Admin Team
2commune and Cuttlefish join forces
On February 16th, 2012, Cuttlefish Multimedia Ltd transferred exclusive sales rights of its Parish Council web sites and associated e-Government components to 2commune Limited. Under this agreement Cuttlefish have secured an interest in 2commune and will continue to provide technical resource for development and support of the product set.
This agreement combines 2commune's experience of working with... Read More »
Posted: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:44 by Admin Team
