What is social media?
Twitter, Youtube, Facebook, and Flickr
‘Social media‘ is the term to describe websites and online tools which allow people to interact with each other – by sharing information, opinions, knowledge and interests. Social media involves the building of communities or networks, encouraging participation and engagement.
You can see a list of all the council's social media services on our social media sites page.
Why does the council use social media?
By using social media the council has an online presence. We can reach more people in the city and join in online discussions.
What is Facebook?
The council has its own Facebook page. Sign up and like our page! Facebook is a free-access social networking website that is operated and privately owned by Facebook, Inc. You can join networks organized by city, workplace, school, and region to connect and interact with other people.
What is Youtube?
YouTube is a video sharing website on which users can upload and share videos. The council has its own Youtube channel where we post videos about our services and events we're involved in.
What is Flickr?
The council has its own Flickr profile where photographs of our services and related subjects like events, and city landscapes can be added.
We have two council Flickr groups for people to contribute photographs. The Brighton & Hove City Council group is for anybody to join to post photos which are Brighton & Hove related. The other group is called, BHCC - The Gallery photographs are added here with the agreement that they can be used on our website homepage.