Decision details

To cease using 'X' (formerly 'Twitter') as a social media platform.

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Decision Maker: Cabinet Member for Quality of Living, Equalities and Public Health (Deputy Leader)

Decision status: Recommendations Approved (subject to call-in)

Is Key decision?: Yes

Is subject to call in?: Yes

Purpose:

To cease using ‘X’ (formerly ‘Twitter’) as a social media platform.

Reasons for the decision:

While the use of communication and social media channels should not ever be solely down to any alignment on ‘brand values’, the platform now permits the creation and distribution of content widely perceived as abusive. Online abuse creates real-life victims and real-life vulnerabilities, and as such the Council does not feel it should continue to utilise such a platform.

Publication date: 27/01/2026

Date of decision: 27/01/2026

Date comes into force if not called in: 05/02/2026

Call-in deadline date: 04/02/2026

Current call-in Count: 0

Accompanying Documents:

DECISION RECORDING FORM - X media platform PDF 109 KB