Local government
Councils – and the communities they serve – need reliable infrastructure. We connect offices, service centres and citizens through high-performance networks that support your teams while meeting strict compliance standards.
We understand local government challenges
Challenge
Connecting multiple sites and offices
As authorities evolve, inconsistent links between offices, hubs and remote workers can slow performance, reduce visibility and hamper services.
Our Solution
- SD-WAN
Creates a single, secure network across sites and devices, improving performance, control and visibility for IT teams.
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Challenge
Protecting data and guarding access
Cyber threats are ever-evolving. The handling of sensitive data creates a need for secure, compliant access for staff and partners.
Our Solution
- SASE
Combines SD-WAN performance with cloud-delivered security and Cyber Essentials-certified protection.
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Sector
Modernising legacy infrastructure
The combination of outdated systems and overstretched IT teams can make it hard to meet standards and keep essential services online.
Our Solution
- Managed Network Services
Our expert monitoring, optimisation and SLA-backed recovery keep networks stable, secure and compliant.
Explore Managed Network ServicesWhy local government teams choose us
We’re more than an infrastructure provider. We’re a partner that understands how local government works. Our teams combine creative engineering with dependable delivery, solving challenges fast and supporting local authority teams long after go-live.
We build lasting partnerships
We work side by side with local government teams to strengthen digital foundations. By combining technical expertise with accountability and long-term support, we help unlock the full potential of public services.
We engineer creatively
One-size-fits-all is rarely the best option. So our specialists look beyond the obvious. Whether updating legacy systems or expanding local services, we love finding smarter, faster ways to keep you connected and effective.
We’re unusually consistent
Our networks are built for the realities of local government: distributed teams, heavy bandwidth usage and seasonal shifts in demand. With 99.995% uptime, UK-based support and endless flexibility, we keep every team connected.
Tailored solutions for local government
Four key ways we help councils connect teams, engage citizens and manage critical services through secure, reliable infrastructure.
UCaaS
Cloud-based voice, video and messaging to connect departments, remote workers and service partners across every location.
CCaaS
Omnichannel citizen contact centres. Simplify enquiries, improve accessibility and deliver faster, more efficient services.
SD-WAN
Connects offices and service centres through a single, intelligent, cloud-based network. Improves performance, security, scalability and control.
Managed Network Services
Expert management, monitoring and optimisation. We keep networks compliant and resilient, taking the pressure off overstretched IT teams.
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Our accreditations and industry partnerships
Our customer stories
See how leading UK businesses are benefitting from our flexible services and tailored solutions.
UA92
Solutions delivered
- Leased Lines
Co-founded by the Class of '92 and Lancaster University, UA92 offers a range of degree and higher education courses whilst giving students the opportunity to work with big industry players including Microsoft, KPMG and Manchester United. UA92 needed a resilient, flexible network that could help deliver its digital-first curriculum, and power its academic and commercial ambitions.
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TalkTalk Business worked closely with our team to deliver a bespoke solution that meets our current needs and set us up for success in the future. Their proactive approach made the entire process straightforward and collaborative.
Rene Lewis
Director of Digital Services, UA92
Pixel Bar
Solutions delivered
- Leased Lines
Pixel Bar is a gaming, cocktail and esports bar kitted out with arcade machines, modern consoles and high-end gaming PCs. Having opened its first site in Leeds, Pixel Bar was eager to expand its offering in Manchester with a second premise, and needed a high bandwidth, low-latency connection to facilitate the best gaming experience for patrons.
Read storyOur connectivity has given us everything we wanted. It’s enabled us to create flawless online experiences for every customer and member of staff, every time.
Craig Ryan
Co-owner, Pixel Bar
Fuller’s
Solutions delivered
- MPLS IPVPN
- 24/7 monitoring and support
- Ethernet Access Direct upgrades
- Rationalised supplier base
Fuller’s operates nearly 400 pubs and hotels. Reliable connectivity is vital. TalkTalk Business implemented a robust MPLS IPVPN to connect Fuller’s sites, supported by enterprise-grade monitoring and 24/7 support. This new network reduced costs and delivered resilience, giving Fuller’s a scalable platform to future-proof operations and support growth.
Read storyThe new solution is much more robust and stable. And TalkTalk Business is constantly monitoring the network, so I have added peace of mind.
Jared Knight
Service and IT Operations Manager, Fuller’s
Five Guys
Solutions delivered
- Leased Lines
High-end burger chain, Five Guys, needed fast, resilient business-grade internet to support its ambitious growth plans, which could support multiple business functions, at its sites and at its Head Office. With strict timelines in place, they turned to TalkTalk Business to provide a solution.
Read storyOur connectivity has given us everything we wanted. It’s enabled us to create flawless online experiences for every customer and member of staff, every time.
William Day
IT Director, Five Guys
Micheldever Tyre and Auto Services
Solutions delivered
- SIP Trunking telephony
- Cloud bolt-ons for remote working
- Ethernet over Fibre and EFM leased lines
- Meraki switch replacements
- Dual connectivity for warehouses
Micheldever sells six million tyres a year through 170 sites. Legacy ISDN systems in seven call centres created inefficiencies, while warehouse digitisation demanded reliable connectivity. TalkTalk Business implemented SIP Trunking, with cloud bolt-ons to support remote work. Additional upgrades included Ethernet circuits and Meraki switches.
Read storyCall centre staff now access the telephony system wherever they are, via a handset or softphone app. It’s making us much more responsive to customer needs.
Luke Claughton
Head of IT, Micheldever
i90
Solutions delivered
- Leased Lines
i90 is an IT consultancy, providing support and maintenance to businesses in the North East. Owner, James, used to split his time working from home and delivering on-site support to clients. But during the pandemic, James worked from home exclusively. With his family at home sharing the same internet connection, James struggled to work effectively without sacrificing his family's bandwidth needs.
Read storyWith my new leased line, I can provide services that I couldn’t even think of three months ago. I’m delighted because it’s done exactly what I needed it to do. It’s delivered the connectivity my family needed and at the same time enabled me to evolve and enhance my business offering.
James Powell
Director, i90
Society1
Solutions delivered
- Leased Lines
Society1 provides fully flexible workspaces and meeting rooms to individuals and remote teams looking for a base to work from or to take a break from working at home. Many of its customers are high-bandwidth users, so a reliable, ultrafast internet connection is vital to ensure customer retention and satisfaction. But when its previous connectivity provider went into liquidation, owner Brendan was concerned about how this would impact his business.
Read storyI’m absolutely confident in our network now. Previously, it was ok, with 50-60 people in the building at once, but we’d constantly worry if the Wi-Fi was starting to strain. Now we have the bandwidth to guarantee high speeds to hundreds of devices on the network, no matter what.
Brendon King
Owner, Society1
Matthew Clark
Solutions delivered
- CCaaS
Matthew Clark is a national beverage wholesaler, supplying alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, training and marketing support to thousands of hospitality premises across the UK. With a telephony system that was outdated and expensive to run, the business needed a cost-effective alternative that supported the demands of modern communication.
Read storyThe entire experience has been incredibly positive. You phone TalkTalk Business and they will get the job done. When an issue arose during installation, the TalkTalk Business team brought it up, and offered a solution at the same time that was already in progress.
Justin Nettley
Infrastructure Manager, Matthew Clark
Sausage Dog
Solutions delivered
- Leased Lines
Sausage Dog Entertainment Ltd is a franchised operation of CeX, the world’s leading technology and entertainment specialist. The business needs a robust internet connection to perform essential business tasks. But with its connectivity dropping out almost every day, staff struggled to do their job effectively. Director, Carl Brown, reached out to TalkTalk Business for a solution.
Read storyOur service hasn’t dropped off once! Now, we have a reliable connection that helps us to maintain commercial relationships and make the right first impression, every time. There’s a definite improvement in the speed and quality of the connection too.
Carl Brown
Director, Sausage Dog
Tarmac
Solutions delivered
- UCaaS
Tarmac Building Products is a division of Tarmac, the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and constructions solutions business. Seeking to streamline customer interactions, Tarmac needed a multi-channel solution to enable customers to interact with the business in the way they wanted.
Read storyWhenever I’ve needed their support, TalkTalk Business has been able to come in and show me the product and help me with my decisions. With the support of TalkTalk Business, Tarmac’s contact centre will continue to become increasingly responsive, data-driven and agile
Nikki Sampson
Commercial Excellence Manager, Tarmac
Vets Now
Solutions delivered
- UCaaS
- MPLS
Vets Now provides out-of-hours emergency care to over 1,500 veterinary practices across the UK. It already had insufficient bandwidth to support its 2,000 staff, but when the pandemic began, it needed to implement a remote working model rapidly while catering to increased demand for its online services.
Read storyTalkTalk Business was able to step up and deliver a work from home solution across our infrastructure, implementing a series of upgrades that would have usually taken 18 months to two years, and delivering them in just three months. This ensured we had additional network capacity and capabilities, which was invaluable when providing services through COVID.
Niall Phillips
Director of Technology, Vets Now