A better way to stay connected locally

Round-U is a local social network for real people who care about what is happening in their neighbourhood. No algorithms, no noise - just your community.

About Round-U

Round-U is built on the belief that real community starts locally. We give people in the same area a shared space to communicate, connect and stay informed - without the noise of national social media.

Our Pilot Community

We are currently live in Kendal (LA9) and Castle Douglas (DG7), with more areas coming soon.

Map coming soon

Join us

How Round-U Works

Getting started takes less than a minute

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Start with your postcode

We use your postcode to connect you to your exact local area

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Explore your local feed

See what is happening nearby - events, news, updates from neighbours

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Join the conversation

Comment on posts, connect with people, and build real local relationships

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A calmer way to stay connected

No ads, no algorithm, no viral content - just your community

Why Round-U is different

Chronological, not algorithmic

See posts in the order they were shared - most recent first, always.

Focused on real places

Every post is connected to a real location. Your feed only shows what is genuinely local to you.

Designed for positive interaction

Built to encourage helpful, constructive conversation - not outrage and engagement bait.

Email by design

No push notifications, no infinite scroll. Round-U fits into your life, not the other way around.

Join The Pilot

Round-U is currently in pilot. You can join if you are in a supported area.

No spam. No ads. Cancel any time.

Join conversations that matter to your area
See local events and news you actually care about
Help shape what Round-U becomes in your community
Join the pilot