Local Authority Translation Services
Professional translation services for local authorities, county councils, district councils, and metropolitan boroughs across the UK. Housing communications, social services documents, education materials, planning notices, electoral information, and public consultations. Framework supplier for streamlined procurement. ISO 17100 certified. Supporting councils to meet their equality and accessibility obligations under the Equality Act 2010.
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Translation Services We Provide
Comprehensive translation solutions for local authority industry
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
Framework Supplier
Pre-approved via procurement frameworks for streamlined council purchasing
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 local authority translation requirements
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
ISO 17100 certified. GDPR compliant. NDA protection. Secure file handling for sensitive documents.
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Available in 200+ Languages
We provide this service in all major world languages
Our Process
Framework Order
Order via existing framework or set up direct account — compliant procurement
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.
View All Case StudiesFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about local authority translation services
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.
We translate for all council departments including housing, social services, education, planning, environmental health, revenues & benefits, democratic services, and communications teams.
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.
Yes — we offer 24-hour urgent translation for time-sensitive council communications such as safeguarding letters, court documents, and emergency public notices.
Yes — we provide Welsh translation and Welsh Language Standards compliant translations for Welsh local authorities. See also bilingual publishing.
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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