Summarise Public Council Minutes into Plain English
Turn long public meeting minutes into a one-page summary of what was decided, what it costs, and when you can have your say, using a small free AI endpoint.
ToolCloudflare Workers AI (free daily allocation)
CostFree daily allocation of 10,000 Neurons; paid use only after upgrading to Workers Paid
Limits10,000 Neurons per day, reset at 00:00 UTC; requests fail once the day's allocation is used up
Verified8 October 2026
Why this works
Local government minutes are public but dense. A small Workers AI model can produce a neutral summary you can share with neighbours, as long as you keep the original minutes linked for accuracy.
Step by step
- Get the minutesDownload the official minutes as text or copy them from the council's website.
- Chunk by agenda itemSplit long minutes by agenda item so each request stays small and within the daily budget.
- Summarise each itemUse the prompt below one item at a time.
- Check against the sourceVerify every amount, date, and vote count against the minutes.
- Publish with the linkAlways include the official source link beside the summary.
Copy-paste prompt
Summarise this agenda item from council minutes in plain English for a general reader. Give: what was proposed, what was decided, any cost or budget figures (quoted), the vote if recorded, and any next date for public comment. Under 120 words. Do not add opinions. MINUTES: <paste item>
Check your result
- Every figure matches the official minutes
- The vote and decision are quoted correctly
- The official link is on the summary
Pitfalls to avoid
- Minutes are not always the final word; check the approved version.
- A summary can omit important caveats. Recommend readers check the source.
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