Annertech wins LocalGov Drupal developer position
Securing a new developer contract to support LocalGov Drupal alongside our existing contributions has bolstered our continued commitment to the project and community.
LocalGov Drupal recently advertised a role for a part-time Drupal developer to further support the project’s growth. At the same time, Annertech was already funding Frontend Developer Tony Barker to work two days a week on LocalGov Drupal initiatives.
Now, with the developer contract officially awarded to Annertech, the project gains even more momentum – enabling full-time development support for LocalGov Drupal.
Tony, already deeply involved in both the Drupal CMS and LocalGov Drupal communities, has been appointed as lead developer. He sits on the LocalGov Drupal Technical Governance Committee and brings over 15 years of Drupal experience.
Supporting him is Full-Stack Developer Christopher Torgalson, who brings more than 18 years of expertise and will focus on tackling more complex development challenges.
Together, Tony and Christopher form a highly experienced duo. Both have worked closely with local authority digital teams, supporting agile development projects and contributing to the evolution of LocalGov Drupal.
Tony, formerly part of our support team, brings frontline insight into the real-world challenges councils face, having maintained and supported LocalGov Drupal sites and Microsites directly. More recently working alongside Christopher on our Projects team, their combined knowledge will be invaluable.
Proven leadership in open source
As a Drupal CMS Maintainer and Media Management Track Lead, Tony has led volunteer teams and managed community contributions, demonstrating an ability to listen, collaborate, and take decisive action. He’s already planning new improvements to benefit both councils and developers using the LocalGov Drupal platform.
Taking on more LocalGov Drupal work was an easy decision. Annertech has long been an active member of the Drupal and LocalGov Drupal communities – contributing code, organising events, and speaking at DrupalCon. Dedicating highly experienced developers to work on the project reinforces our belief in the value of open source and our commitment to the project's success.
– Mike King, Annertech’s Director of Delivery
Our ongoing support for LocalGov Drupal
Annertech is proud to be a Drupal Certified Platinum Partner and a longstanding contributor to the Drupal ecosystem.
Our team includes Drupal Core and CMS maintainers, members of the Drupal Association Board, the Drupal Security Team, and regular volunteers at community events.
We’ve been engaged with LocalGov Drupal since its beta phase, collaborating on key features such as:
- The frontend base system
- LocalGov Drupal Microsites
- Multilingual functionality
- Path-based content access
- Job vacancies
Beyond code, we actively support the community through governance roles and knowledge sharing.
Tony continues to serve on the Technical Governance Committee, while our accessibility expert Tom Bamford contributes via the Accessibility Governance Committee.
Our team is also present in community Slack channels, offering help and sharing best practices.
Looking ahead
We’re excited to deepen our involvement in LocalGov Drupal as we help shape its future. With a strong team and a clear commitment to collaboration, we’re dedicated to helping councils deliver better digital services through open-source innovation.
Want to collaborate or learn more?
If you're a council looking to enhance your digital services with LocalGov Drupal, or a developer interested in contributing to the project, we’d love to hear from you.
Stella Power Managing Director
As well as being the founder and managing director of Annertech, Stella is one of the best known Drupal contributors in the world.
