Online forum, often referred to as Discussion Forum, Issue Forum or eForum

What is it?

An eForum is an online environment where individuals and communities can gather to discuss issues

Why bother with it?

Forums provide a channel for online discussion. They allow opinions to be gathered from a wide range of sources and can be used as an informal way of consultation. Forums are often run alongside online consultations to allow consultees to develop their views before expressing their opinions.

Where can I find out more about it?

Forums at Icele provides a useful resource for understanding forums.

See an example of a forum at Forums at Wear Valley