Start your LocalGov Drupal journey with free ultra-secure hosting and setup
Available through Cloud Compute 2 - the UK's most secure government hosting framework. Built to meet public sector accessibility, security and assurance requirements from day one.
Why Axistwelve?
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Governance‑led from day one
Built for compliance, confidence and long-term sustainability.
LocalGov Drupal works best when governance is clear from the start.
We help councils define accessibility, security and non-functional requirements early, so platforms scale safely, pass assurance and avoid costly rework later.
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Designed to reduce service demand
Better user experience that delivers operational value.
Poor journeys create avoidable contact and admin burden.
We focus on clear, accessible content and joined-up forms so residents can self-serve successfully, freeing council teams to focus on higher-value work.
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Ready for what’s next
Future-ready without unnecessary risk.
Councils are preparing for One Login, evolving standards and AI-enabled services.
We help ensure your LocalGov Drupal platform is structured, integrated and ready to support what comes next, without compromising trust or accessibility.
How does it work?
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Click on 'Get started' and we'll do the rest
Click on 'Get started' and we’ll set everything up for you and schedule an onboarding session to make sure you're ready to go.
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Log in and start building out your content
Log in to your new site to explore the rich feature set and begin adding your Council specific content and branding.
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Go live and begin engaging with residents
When you're ready, make your site available to your users. You can host it on the Cloud Compute 2 framework or transfer it to another platform.
Why council teams love it
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Free hosting
Pre-production environments for up to 12 months
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Free onboarding
Onboarding and technical assistance to get you started
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Support
On-demand professional support
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Cloud Compute 2
Powered by Cloud Compute 2, the UK Gov Secure Hosting framework
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Green hosting
Eco-friendly green hosting certified by the Green Web Foundation
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Gov.UK specialist
This service is offered by Axistwelve, a trusted Gov.UK & Drupal specialist
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Accessibility-first design
WCAG-compliant patterns and content structures designed for public sector use
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Reduced service demand
Clear journeys and content that help residents self-serve successfully
Secure, sustainable, trusted
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Cloud Compute 2
Cloud Compute 2 is a CCS framework, focused on cloud computing infrastructure. It allows public sector organisations to purchase Infrastructure as a Service and Platform as a Service, enabling them to access cloud hosting, data storage, and computing power from providers. This framework ensures that organisations comply with government procurement standards.
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Green Hosting
We use green hosting certified by the Green Web Foundation, which means our websites and digital services are powered by renewable energy. This reflects our commitment to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint, helping our clients meet their own environmental goals.
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Axistwelve
This service is provided by Axistwelve, a company with extensive experience delivering services to Gov.UK standards, having designed and supported multiple public-facing platforms. We currently host and maintain several live Gov.UK services, including council websites, ensuring they are secure, reliable, and designed to meet public sector accessibility standards for diverse communities.
