Annertech Offers Free Six-Month LocalGov Drupal Trial for Councils

Annertech has announced a limited-time offer aimed at councils considering a move to LocalGov Drupal. The offer provides a free six-month trial of the platform in a hosted sandbox environment, along with personalised support and consulting, at no cost or commitment to the participating council.

The trial is hosted by Platform.sh or Upsun and includes onboarding and ongoing support from Annertech, the agency that introduced LocalGov Drupal to Ireland. Councils also receive £200 off annual hosting if they refer another council to the programme.

Key Features of the Offer:

• Hosted sandbox environment (Platform.sh or Upsun)

• One-on-one onboarding and monthly consulting hours with Annertech’s LocalGov Drupal team

• Basic branding, limited content import support, and guided Q&A sessions

• Compliance-ready setup, meeting UK GDS, WCAG 2.2 AA, GDPR, and accessibility regulations

• Safe testing environment, with instant cloning and rollback capabilities

• Eco-friendly hosting with autoscaling options

The total value of the services included exceeds £10,600 (€12,300). Councils can apply by filling out a short inquiry form. Upon approval, they receive an onboarding pack with full details and can begin exploring the platform using real content and expert guidance.

LocalGov Drupal is a content management system tailored to local government needs, with built-in tools for service pages, directories, news, and consultations. The initiative aims to reduce risk and upfront cost while helping councils modernise their digital services.