FixMyStreet[2] is a map based website and app by mySociety that helps people in the United Kingdom inform their local authority of problems needing their attention, such as potholes, broken streetlamps, etc.
[7] By use of the MapIt software, FixMyStreet matches users’ postcodes and the category of their problem to the correct local authority.
Emily Bell wrote in her launch message: "A hugely important part of this project has been the involvement of mySociety, who we've collaborated with to provide customised versions of their civic tools, allowing and encouraging local residents to report issues, contact their representatives and generally become engaged in the governance and care of their locality.
",[18] and Alistair Tibbitt, Development Manager for Greener Leith wrote "the Guardian certainly deserve plaudits for integrating the local FixMyStreet service so tightly into their new Edinburgh Beat Blog.
"[19] FixMyStreet.com was mentioned as the main inspiration for the Slovak project "Odkaz pre starostu" (Message for the Mayor), which started in 2010.