A WhatsApp channel for people in East Sussex

East Sussex County Council have recently launched an official WhatsApp Channel which they hope local residents might find useful.

They feel it can be a good way to share messages which residents know they can trust. About 80% of adults use WhatsApp and it’s already used by the UK Government to give people another option to stay informed and updated.

Following a WhatsApp Channel is completely private – followers’ details are not visible to the channel or to other followers, and no personal information is shared. It’s also a one-way system – followers cannot reply to posts (except with emojis) but they can share messages with other people.

ESCC think the channel could be especially useful to keep people updated during emergencies, to help them find services they need, and sometimes simply to celebrate life in East Sussex.  They have said they will use it sparingly as they only want to update people when there’s something significant to share.

To give you an example, it’s currently being used to update people about the deadline next week for applying for primary school places, and to remind people that Sunday is the last chance for people to have their say on the consultation about the future of local councils in East Sussex.

You can follow the channel by scanning this QR code on whichever device you normally use WhatsApp.