Expert-guided path to a better council site: 6 months free
Try out the leading local government platform, LocalGov Drupal, with hands‑on help and free consulting from Annertech, a leading LocalGov Drupal agency
Why councils are taking advantage of this offer
Learn more about LocalGov Drupal
Why councils are taking advantage of this offer
Free hands-on consulting and support
Annertech will provide cost-free onboarding and monthly consulting hours; Q&A and guided demos are included.
LGD is built for local government
LocalGov Drupal ships with service pages, directory listings, news and consultation tools designed around council journeys.
No‑worry hosting
If you decide to go live when the time is right, Upsun secures your site with up to 99.99 % SLA, automated backups and UK/EU data residency.
Compliance out‑of‑the‑box
Meets UK GDS, WCAG 2.2 AA, GDPR and Public Sector Accessibility Regulations.
Clone and experiment safely
Create instant copies of your production site to test new features without risk.
Carbon‑smart and cost‑smart
Options to use green data centres outside of the UK for lower emissions.
What you get
| Included | Value |
|---|---|
| Initial 1‑to‑1 onboarding & Q&A with the Annertech LGD team | £1,650 |
| Monthly consulting hours (support) | £4,080 |
| Limited content import support | £1,300 |
| 6‑month hosting for one LGD sandbox on Upsun (previously known as Platform.sh) | £1,500 |
| Basic sandbox branding included | £2,100 |
| Total value for your council | £10,630 |
How it works
- Apply in 2 minutes – fill out the short inquiry form.
- Get the onboarding pack – you’ll receive a timely response.
- Explore and decide – use the sandbox with real content and free expert guidance.
- Next steps – we'll help you decide on the best solution for your needs. More information is included in your onboarding pack.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Is there any obligation?
No. The environment will close automatically unless you choose to convert to a paid plan.
How secure is the hosting?
ISO 27001‑certified infrastructure, DDoS protection, daily backups and rollbacks.
Can multiple departments use the site?
Yes – LocalGov Drupal supports subsites and role‑based permissions.