Council websites for local authorities

Council websites built for residents, governance and what comes next

Modern LocalGov Drupal websites designed to meet accessibility standards, reduce service demand and support future digital services - including identity, automation and AI - without adding risk or complexity.

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Why are councils rethinking their websites

The challenges we hear repeatedly from local authority teams

Fragmented digital estates

Many councils are managing multiple CMS platforms, legacy microsites and inconsistent content models. This fragments resident journeys, increases maintenance effort and makes it harder to maintain quality and consistency at scale.

Accessibility and compliance pressure

Accessibility is a statutory requirement. Without clear governance and non-functional requirements, councils face audit risk, rework and reputational damage.

Rising service demand driven by poor UX

Unclear content, complex forms and inconsistent journeys push residents to call or email instead, increasing internal workload and cost.

How Axistwelve helps council teams

Focused on the issues that matter most

Axistwelve works with councils as a strategic digital partner, helping teams make informed decisions about platforms, governance, and future capabilities - not just delivering websites.
Council websites are no longer standalone publishing tools. They are the foundation for identity, automation, data reuse and AI-enabled services. Our role is to help councils ensure that the foundation is robust, compliant, and ready for what comes next.

Key benefits for local authorities

Governance and assurance from the outset
We help councils define and embed non-functional requirements, accessibility standards and assurance expectations early, creating a safe foundation for evolving services, including AI-assisted journeys and automation.

Resident-centred design that reduces service demand
Clear, accessible journeys help residents self-serve successfully today and create the structured content and data needed to support automation and AI in the future.

Ready for future standards, identity and AI
Councils are preparing for One Login, evolving standards and responsible use of AI. We help ensure LocalGov Drupal platforms are structured, governed and trusted enough to support what comes next.

Why Axistwelve

A different kind of partner for council digital teams


  • Strategic, not just technical - We help councils think beyond delivery - supporting long-term digital strategy, governance and capability.

  • Governance-led AI readiness - We believe councils should adopt AI deliberately and safely, grounded in accessibility, transparency and assurance.

  • LocalGov Drupal expertise - Deep understanding of government patterns, standards and constraints, and how LGD fits into a wider digital estate.

  • Accessibility by design - Accessibility treated as statutory and foundational, not a compliance afterthought.

  • User experience with operational impact - Focused on reducing failure demand and supporting stretched service teams.

  • Active in the LocalGov Drupal community - Contributing to shared learning, standards and conversations shaping the future of council digital services.

What success looks like for councils

  • Reduced accessibility and compliance risk
  • Lower inbound contact and service demand
  • Clearer governance and ownership of digital content
  • Platforms ready for identity, automation and responsible AI

A strategic conversation about your council website

Whether you’re reviewing an existing platform or planning your next phase, we can help you understand how today’s decisions affect future capability - including AI and automation.

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