Public sector supplier
Local Authority Translation Services
Translation for local authorities, county, district and metropolitan councils.
Why Lingo Service
- ISO 17100 certified and an ITI corporate member
- 260+ languages, native qualified linguists
- Certified translation from £35, transparent pricing
- Same-day return available on weekdays
- GDPR-compliant, files stored in the UK
Translation Services We Provide
Specialist services delivered by qualified linguists
Housing & Benefits
Tenancy agreements, housing letters, benefits communications, rent statements
Social Services
Care assessments, safeguarding documents, children's services, adult social care
Education
School admissions, SEND documents, parent communications, attendance letters
Planning & Environment
Planning notices, environmental health, licensing, building control
Democratic Services
Electoral registration, polling information, council meeting agendas
Public Consultations
Consultation documents, surveys, community engagement materials
Why Choose Us
Public sector supplier
Crown Commercial Service RM6200 supplier since August 2026, with call-off and direct-award experience with Welsh councils
Equality Act Compliance
Support councils in meeting accessibility and equality obligations
Public Sector Expertise
14+ years translating for councils, understanding local government terminology
Budget-Friendly Pricing
Competitive rates with volume discounts for ongoing council contracts
Client Types We Serve
Council Types
- County Councils
- District Councils
- Metropolitan Boroughs
- Unitary Authorities
- London Boroughs
- Welsh Councils
Council Services
- Housing departments
- Social services
- Education (LEA)
- Planning
- Environmental health
- Revenues & benefits
Related Bodies
- Combined authorities
- Fire & rescue services
- Police & crime panels
- Waste partnerships
Enterprise & Volume Solutions
Scalable translation solutions for organisations with ongoing or high-volume needs
Dedicated Account Manager
Single point of contact for all your translation needs. Priority support and project coordination.
Volume Pricing
Competitive rates for high-volume projects. Translation memory reduces costs on recurring content.
Framework Agreements
SLA-backed contracts with guaranteed turnaround times, fixed pricing, and service level commitments.
Security & Compliance
Cyber Essentials certified. GDPR compliant. NDA protection. Secure file handling for sensitive documents.
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Available in 260+ Languages
We provide this service in all major world languages
- PolskiPolish
- العربيةArabic
- اردوUrdu
- বাংলাBengali
- ਪੰਜਾਬੀPunjabi
- SoomaaliSomali
- RomânăRomanian
- 中文Chinese
Our Process
Purchase order or call-off
Raise a purchase order against our written quote, or set up a call-off arrangement with agreed rates
Document Upload
Upload via secure portal with department/cost code tracking
Translation
Public sector specialist translator assigned with council terminology expertise
Quality & Delivery
Proofread, formatted to council style guide, delivered with invoice for PO
Council Translation Partnership
Supporting local authorities with multilingual resident communications, social services documents, and public consultation materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about local authority translation services
Are you on a local authority framework?
Yes - we are available through various procurement frameworks used by local authorities. Contact us with your framework requirements and we can confirm supplier status or set up a direct contract.
Which council departments do you translate for?
We translate for all council departments including housing, social services, education, planning, environmental health, revenues & benefits, democratic services, and communications teams.
How do you support Equality Act compliance?
We help councils meet their Public Sector Equality Duty by providing translations in community languages, enabling equal access to council services. We also provide interpreting services for face-to-face appointments.
Can you handle urgent council translations?
Yes - we offer 24-hour urgent translation for time-sensitive council communications such as safeguarding letters, court documents, and emergency public notices.
Do you translate Welsh for Welsh councils?
Yes - we provide Welsh translation and Welsh Language Standards compliant translations for Welsh local authorities. See also bilingual publishing.
What are your payment terms for councils?
We accept purchase orders and offer 30-day payment terms standard for local authorities. Monthly consolidated invoicing available for high-volume accounts. Contact for annual contract pricing.
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- Accepted by the Home Office
- Available 24 Hours
- ITI Corporate Member