About Us

About Local Digital

Local Digital is a team within the UK Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) 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 grants, support and expertise across the sector.

How we support local government

The Local Digital team has two key ambitions:

  • to improve the cyber resilience of the local government sector
  • to use digital transformation to help councils deliver better services and increase their productivity

Our work to date has provided councils with support and funding to help them resolve specific issues, and explore wider systemic issues. Following an intensive period of review, and informed by insights from our conversations with councils, we will be adapting our approach to take on a more strategic role as a ‘steward’ from 2024. Read about how we’re adapting our approach.

Join us in making public services fit for the digital age

The Local Digital Declaration is a shared vision for the future of local public services, and aims to create a shared understanding of what digital and technology can enable for local authorities and their residents.

Any public sector or non-profit organisation working to improve local services is invited to sign the Declaration and join a growing community of more than 360 organisations.

Learn more about the Local Digital Declaration

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Stay in touch with us to hear the latest updates from the Local Digital team and wider community.

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