Instructions for participation at tonight's Planning Committee - Is this digital inclusion?

Readers will be aware of the discussion that has taken place over tonight's 'virtual' Planning Committee. Critics claim that it would be better to postpone the meeting until such time as residents can take part easily.

The Council claim that their arrangements via Zoom or telephone enable participation if requested with the usual notice.

These are the 8 pages of instructions for participation sent out by the Council. I will leave it up to readers to make up their own minds on whether 'digital exclusion' is at work here. Click bottom right corner for full page version.

Zoom's a boon for Alperton Covid-19 Mutual Aid group

After a successful group meeting on Zoom the Alperton Covid-19 Mutual Aid Group has decided to utilise the video conference facility to overcome social isolation in the ward and beyond.

A virtual coffee morning is planned for April 12th 10.30am-11.30am LINK and there is a possibility of a quiz in the future.

Zoom is free for the first 40 minutes.

Doug Lee of Brent Play Association, which is based at Peppermint Point in Alperton, said:

The Alperton Mutual Aid group held a meeting via Zoom which was very productive and it was suggested that more people could get involved via the Zoom app which is totally free and easy to use. People could use it as we did to discuss ways of helping and volunteering efforts, but also to connect with family members. Just get the app, agree on a time, and away you go!

It could be used for special interest groups, quizzes and  all sorts of gatherings.

ZOOM LINK

IMPORTANT NOTE - Fears have been raised about security on Zoom. Read more HERE