Local Government Digital Transformation: Success Stories

Measurable Outcomes. Complex Problems Solved.
A selection of contract engagements delivered for UK councils and public sector organisations.

Waste Services Digital Integration

Contract Lead

Led the full digital integration of waste services, covering CRM, engagement platforms and customer communications.

Impact:
  • Streamlined customer journeys
  • Reduced manual handling by 30%
  • Improved data quality and confidence across service lines

CRM Customer Portal Build

Delivery Lead

Directed delivery of a self-service customer portal, including form builds, system integrations, user training and post-launch refinement.

Impact:
  • 25% increase in self-service uptake
  • 40% drop in avoidable contacts
  • 20% improvement in overall customer satisfaction

Digital Customer Communications

Contract

Designed and delivered post-payment welcome journeys using live customer data and GOV.UK-style communications.

Impact:
  • 50% improvement in data accuracy
  • 35% reduction in inbound support queries
  • Improved consistency across customer messaging

AI Chatbot Pilot

Digital Implementation Lead

Led the implementation of an AI-powered customer service assistant (EBI.AI) integrated with Granicus CRM, escalation paths and analytics.

Impact:
  • 60% containment of routine enquiries
  • 40% improvement in response times
  • 20% increase in digital self-service usage

Digital Implementation of Veolia Waste Management Contract

Programme Lead

Oversaw integration of Veolia waste services with CRM, payments and permits systems, with redesigned digital customer journeys.

Impact:
  • 45% reduction in manual processing
  • 30% increase in automated permit handling
  • 25% improvement in contract compliance reporting

Corporate Support Hub – Service Transformation

Transformation Lead

Created a centralised support hub consolidating multiple teams under a single operating model, co-designed with staff.

Impact:
  • 20% reduction in case handling times
  • 15% drop in repeat contact
  • 35% increase in first-contact resolution

Your Voice East Herts – Resident Engagement Platform

Delivery Lead

Launched a centralised engagement platform using Engagement HQ and GovDelivery to modernise consultations and community participation.

Impact:
  • 300% increase in resident engagement
  • 50+ consultations hosted in first six months
  • 25% boost in email engagement via GovDelivery

Organisational Design – DMA Framework Integration

Strategic Advisor

Led adoption of the Decision-Making Accountability (DMA) framework to streamline structures and empower teams.

Impact:
  • Reduced decision escalations by 40%
  • Increased clarity of roles across all service areas
  • 30% improvement in management confidence scores

Digital Infrastructure Enhancement

Programme Lead

Modernised intranet, document management and Office 365 adoption across two councils.

Impact:
  • 50% increase in SharePoint adoption
  • 25% reduction in duplicated document storage
  • 40% improvement in internal collaboration ratings

East Herts My Account Online Portal

Product Lead

Designed and delivered a self-service portal using Granicus CRM, enabling integrated case management and improved access to services.

Impact:
  • 35% drop in call centre traffic
  • 20% faster issue resolution
  • 25% improvement in CRM data completeness

Idox Regulatory Services Integration

Integration Lead

Integrated regulatory services into CRM to streamline workflows and improve compliance.

Impact:
  • 30% improvement in processing speed
  • 50% fewer manual handoffs
  • Real-time data access enabled across teams

Adelante Payments Integration

Integration Lead

Implemented payment processing within CRM to enable seamless resident transactions and financial reporting.

Impact:
  • 45% reduction in manual reconciliations
  • 30% faster transaction times
  • Improved payment traceability and reporting

Digital Accessibility & UX Improvement Programme

Programme Lead

Led a council-wide initiative to improve content clarity, mobile usability and compliance with WCAG standards.

Impact:
  • Accessibility score increased from 40 to 85+
  • 60% drop in reported web issues
  • 50+ staff trained through Accessibility Academy

Salesforce CRM & Citizens Hub Expansion

Transformation Lead

Expanded Salesforce CRM and delivered a citizen self-service portal for multi-service integration and improved digital experience.

Impact:
  • 40% increase in self-service registrations
  • 30% drop in call volumes
  • Unified data model across departments

Capita Pay360 Integration – Drupal Website

Technical Lead

Integrated the Pay360 system into the council’s Drupal 9 website to enable seamless, secure payments.

Impact:
  • 25% improvement in transaction completion rate
  • Reduced payment failures by 35%
  • Increased use of online channels by 20%

Cloud Printing Transformation

Programme Lead

Delivered UK’s first fully cloud-based council print service, removing all on-premise print infrastructure.

Impact:
  • 70% reduction in IT support tickets related to printing
  • 20% savings on operational print costs
  • Zero on-site print servers required post go-live

Customer Engagement Platform

Implementation Lead

Integrated GOVDelivery with Engagement HQ and CRM to support digital-first communications and consultation.

Impact:
  • 200% increase in campaign reach
  • 30% drop in postal costs
  • 3x more resident feedback submissions

Website Accessibility Improvement

Programme Lead

Improved accessibility across the council website to meet WCAG and GOV.UK standards, including training and content reform.

Impact:
  • Accessibility score rose from 40 to 85+
  • 50+ content editors upskilled
  • 20% decrease in assisted service requests

Digital Self-Service Transformation Programme

Programme Lead

Delivered a multi-year programme to redesign services, reduce avoidable contact and embed digital-first delivery.

Impact:
  • 40% channel shift from phone to digital
  • 35% drop in avoidable contacts
  • 3x faster service launch cycles

Managed Print Service

Project Lead

Introduced a Managed Print Service, reducing devices and centralising document handling.

Impact:
  • 15% cost reduction achieved
  • 20% fewer devices in operation
  • 25% faster print queue processing

Workplace Modernisation & Office Space Optimisation

Programme Lead

Redesigned office layout and usage strategy to support flexible working and generate revenue through leased space.

Impact:
  • £100k+ revenue from leased space
  • 30% better space utilisation
  • Improved staff satisfaction scores by 15%