GDS Local Launched To Link National And Local Services

A new GDS Local unit has been launched to give residents simpler, consistent access to both national and local government services through a single digital system.

What the Government Has Announced

On 22 November 2025, the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) unveiled GDS Local, a dedicated team within the Government Digital Service (GDS) created to support councils with digital transformation. The stated aim is to help local authorities modernise services, reform long-term technology contracts, and make better use of shared data to improve everyday tasks such as managing council tax, reporting issues in a local area, applying for school places or accessing local support.