Looking Local Digital TV Service
You can now access information about council services via your digital television, your mobile phone or even your Nintendo Wii. There are also iphone and android apps available.
The service is completely FREE to use and allows you to report an abandoned car, a pothole or a broken street light, request services or leaflets, find out about local amenities, opening times and a lot more. Not only are there services from the Council, but you can also plan a journey and access transport information using a service created by Transport Direct. You can also search for jobs locally or across the country using the Job Centre Plus database.
It’s easy to access the service. Just follow the simple instructions below. Remember, it’s a completely FREE service so why not take some time to find out what is available. Anyone with Sky, Virgin or broadband connected Freeview boxes can find out more by pressing the interactive button on their remote.
How to access the service
Sky TV
- Go to Community Channel (539)
- Press Red button
- Choose Search For Your Area (1)
- Enter your postcode, ‘Anglesey’ or “Isle of Anglesey” into the search bar
Virgin
- Press the Interactive button
- Select News & Info
- Select Looking Local
- Choose Search For Your Area (1)
- Enter your postcode, ‘Anglesey’ or “Isle of Anglesey” into the search bar
Wii & PC
Insert the following url into your browser:
http://lookinglocal.gov.uk/isleofanglesey/
Mobile
You can access Looking Local from any smart phone with Internet access. Simply text your postcode to 61061 and a link will be sent back to you, giving you direct access to your local services, as well as information from NHS Choices, Jobcentre Plus and Transport Direct.
http://lookinglocal.gov.uk/isleofanglesey/
Launch of the iSmart Phone app - Looking Local
There is now a free app available for the Looking Local service through smart phones (iPhones, iPads, iPod Touch and Android phones), which you can download from the Android Market Place or iTunes App Store (search for Looking Local) .
A key element of the app is the ability to ‘Report It’, which covers issues such as dumped rubbish, graffiti and potholes. You are able to map where the problem is, attach a photo and a comment and send it straight through to us.
