Government crest UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)

Local DigitalALPHA

Laying the foundations for better local public services

Local Digital is a team within the UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) that provides digital and cyber support to local government.

We support councils to deliver public services that are cost-effective, cyber secure and user-centred. We do this by providing expertise across the sector.

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The Local Digital Declaration

Over 300 local authorities and supporting organisations have committed to improving local public services. Find out why your organisation should sign the Local Digital Declaration.

Data and API
standards

We are working to increase the use of data and application programming interface (API) standards in local government. This is part of our commitment to use open standards and contribute to their creation.

Cyber Assessment Framework

The Local Digital team has launched the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) for local government to support councils to build their cyber resilience and provide a clear cyber security standard for the sector.

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Upcoming events

DigiGov Expo 2025

Event date: From September 24, 2025 9:30 am to September 25, 2025 4:45 pm
Location: London

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Digital Planning

Digital Planning is our counterpart team in the digital land and proptech space. You can read more about their work, including events and fundraising opportunities, in a dedicated section on this website.

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Digital Planning