* websites which are easy to use and allow communities to manage and maintain their own web presence
* a range of facilities attract members of a community to use Your-Community Website to access and share information in text and media
* websites where all the information and images are entered by the customer through simple entry forms
* websites which allow the customer to easily appoint authorised administrators from within the community, who can also adapt the structure of the website to reflect the community's changing requirements
* a two-way service: users are able to find information specific to their needs, and providers can easily reach those most likely to need their services or information
* a democratic service: users can interact with the Site using it as a forum and platform to give voice about issues that matter to them.
* a tool for local councils to improve their positive impact on the community
* a website that promotes community engagement in line with the latest government initiatives to secure social cohesion and increase elector participation