Cloudy I.T.

27/05/2026

How much energy is your old equipment wasting?

It’s something we often see in local councils, legacy kit left running, even when it’s no longer needed.

At Town Council, we helped review the setup and simplify things, replacing older equipment with a clean, modern solution.
The result, less wasted energy, less clutter and confusion, and easier for the clerk to manage, and maintain. A simple change, but one that makes a big difference.

Great work by Ryan Jones from the CloudyIT team on this install.

Get in touch and let’s find out how much we can save your council on its energy bill.

26/05/2026

At CloudyIT, we believe in giving people the chance to do real work, build digital skills and see the impact of what they create.

Akhil joined us while working toward his Silver Duke of Edinburgh and his projects are already making a difference across the business.

From building vital automation into systems and helping behind the scenes, he’s gaining valuable experience that supports his professional development and future career.

If you’ve received one of our webinar emails recently, there’s a good chance Akhil helped build it.

We’re proud to support the next generation of IT professionals with practical, hands-on learning.

Read his story here: https://www.cloudyit.co.uk/2026/04/28/akhils-silver-dofe-and-work-experience-journey/

Akhil's blog about work experience at CloudyIT.

21/05/2026

Extended: Microsoft 365 AI Copilot Advanced – 26 May, 11:30am–1:00pm.

In this advanced session, we’ll show how Microsoft 365 AI Copilot can support the real day-to-day work behind council meetings.

Alongside tools like Microsoft Teams and SharePoint, Copilot can help you:

🔵 Draft agendas and reports in minutes
🔵 Summarise Teams meetings into clear actions
🔵 Pull key points from documents and emails
🔵 Prepare for meetings without starting from scratch

When used alongside tools like our GovMeetings, it helps take the pressure off the admin around every meeting.

This is a 90-minute live session with real examples of how councils are already using Microsoft 365 to save time and work more efficiently.

Book your place here: https://www.cloudyit.co.uk/events/extended-microsoft-365-ai-copilot-advanced-may/

20/05/2026

We’ve just completed a new meeting room setup at Binfield Town Council with Ceri Rance, giving them a simple, flexible way to run council meetings and broadcast them online.

A big thank you to Ryan Jones from the CloudyIT team for delivering the install.

This kind of setup helps councillors and clerks:

🔵 See and hear everyone clearly
🔵 Avoid common tech issues during meetings
🔵 Adapt the room layout to suit the meeting

It also helps meetings run more smoothly, making it easier to keep track of discussions and decisions.

Great to work with Binfield Town Council on this install.

13/05/2026

We’re out and about more than ever.

Our new Events page shows where you can meet the CloudyIT team in person at upcoming branch events, conferences and sessions for parish clerks, councillors and the wider local government community.

We’d love to meet you face-to-face. See where we’ll be next: https://www.cloudyit.co.uk/?page_id=22154&preview=1&_ppp=f7aaf16705

12/05/2026

We’re looking forward to joining the Kent SLCC Branch on 19 May to talk about hybrid meetings.

Hybrid council meetings are around the corner but getting them right can be a challenge. We’ll be sharing practical ways to make council meetings run smoothly, whether people are in the room or, when the legislation changes, joining online.

Is your council prepared for hybrid meetings?

If you’re attending, come along and say hello. We’d love to chat: https://www.slcc.co.uk/events/branch-events/

Attend your local branch meeting to network with your fellow clerks, discuss current issues, receive training, and most of all, feel supported in your role as a clerk. Our team...

11/05/2026

Still collecting feedback by email… and then trying to make sense of it all?

There’s a better way.

If you’re working in a parish council or wider local government, gathering feedback from residents and councillors can quickly become time-consuming.

Join our next Jump-In session on 14th May where we’ll show you how to use Microsoft Forms to create simple surveys, polls and quizzes that make your job easier.

From gathering resident feedback to running quick polls for councillors, Forms can help you:

🔵 Collect responses in one place
🔵 Save time chasing replies
🔵 Clearly see what people are saying
🔵 Make better use of your council data

This is a 60-minute live session with real examples you can use straight away, plus time for questions.

If you’re regularly asking for input from residents, councillors or staff, this one will be worth your time.

Book your session here: https://www.cloudyit.co.uk/events/jump-ins-forms-for-creating-interactive-surveys-polls-may/

08/05/2026

“I’ve learned Excel functions I didn’t even know existed.”

That’s the kind of feedback we hear at our DisGovery Days.

Clerks and officers pick up practical tips they can actually use, from simple Word and Excel shortcuts to AI and council Finance, it’s all about a more efficient way of working.

It’s hands-on clerk and councillor training focused on real day-to-day council tasks.

It’s not just about the tech either. It’s a chance to meet others, share ideas and see how different councils are doing things.

Watch the video to hear directly from attendees about what they got out of the day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3JntJ_LrHk&list=PLpcGDQT-1RgQtGIXC8qkn4V3B4w4W_K5h&index=22

Our next DisGovery Day is on 5 June in Woodley.

Come and join us: https://www.cloudyit.co.uk/disgoveryday/

CloudyIT’s DisGovery Days 2026 Exclusive In-Person Training & Innovation Events EDUCATION & TRAINING FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT Unleash the Future of Council Digital Transformation After the success of our first-ever DisGovery Day in 2024 and the ongoing success of our DisGovery Days in 2025, CloudyIT i...

07/05/2026

May is one of the busiest months for a clerk’s finance work. Year-end accounts. Bank mandate checks. Making sure everything is accurate before approval.

If your spreadsheets aren’t set up properly, this is where things get stressful.

That’s why we’re running our Excel Intermediate – Excelling (90 mins) session on 19th May online starting at 11.30am.

This isn’t basic Excel. It’s focused on helping you:

✅ Keep financial data accurate and easy to manage
✅ Use formulas like SUMIFS and LOOKUPs with confidence
✅ Spot errors before they become problems
✅ Prepare reports clearly for approval and printing
✅ Save time on repeat tasks

It’s practical and designed around real council work. If you’re dealing with finance this month, this will make your life easier.

Join the session and take control of your spreadsheets: https://lnkd.in/edRcamqT

06/05/2026

Wishing all councillors standing in tomorrow’s local elections the very best of luck at the polls on Thursday.

Standing for election takes time, commitment and a dedication to your community. It’s not always easy, but it plays an important role in keeping local councils running and representing the people they serve.

Thank you to everyone putting themselves forward and supporting their communities in this way.