Digital Backbone Current tech usage centers on WordPress, CKEditor and Google Maps, indicating a lightweight digital foundation. This creates an opportunity to offer modernization services including secure hosting, WCAG-compliant accessibility improvements, and integrated resident services through a modern CRM and API-driven ecosystem that connects across finance, planning and housing systems.

Grant Management Experience with discretionary grant schemes shows potential for grant lifecycle management and analytics. A cloud-based grant management platform with automated workflows, compliance reporting, and performance dashboards could help Tewkesbury track fund outcomes and scale impact.

Community Engagement Active collaboration with parish councils and community groups points to a demand for citizen engagement and volunteer coordination tools. A civic tech solution for events, volunteering, communications, and partner management could improve community outcomes while reducing manual administration.

Economic Development Development services, planning, tourism, and economic development responsibilities indicate demand for digital tools to support business engagement and regulatory processes. Proposals include a B2G CRM, digital permits and workflow automation, and market analytics dashboards to streamline services and attract investment.

Efficiency and Security With a mid-sized workforce and budget constraints, there is a need for scalable IT and security services. Proposing a cloud-first managed services package, cybersecurity, data backup, and disaster recovery can reduce internal burden and improve resilience while aligning with austerity pressures.