Should local councils make use of social media?

[Rainstop]

I think local councils should make great use of social media like facebook or twitter to reach their community where they can organise and share events. It's currently very hard to know which council is organising any sort of events, especially when you're on the go and want to check on your phone... Does anyone know any app that does this?

[Gerald]

I think so. Because social media is about interaction, it would be a good practice to let the people know what is happening and what they can look forward to. There isn't enough interaction between the people and politics (at any level) and social media bridges that gap.