Build a Directgov Local Information Search Widget

The local information search widget allows people to access local authority information and services directly from your website. This widget builder allows you to customise the view of your widget and the local services information you will provide. Once you have configured your widget you can generate HTML code to embed in your website. Before creating your own widget please read our terms of use policy.

Configure Your Local Information Search Widget

The local information search widget allows people to access local authority information and services directly from your website. This widget builder allows you to customise the view of your widget and the local services information you will provide. Once you have configured your widget you can generate HTML code to embed in your website. Before creating your own widget please read our terms of use policy.

  1. Will the widget appear on a public sector (government) website?

    Your answer won't affect your usage; we ask this question for research purposes.

    Yes, it's for public sector use
    No

  1. Do you want to customise the title of your widget?
    Use standard title, e.g. 'Local Services in Your Area'
    Create your own title:
  2. What local information do you want to provide access to?
    We suggest you select no more than ten services.

    Everyday information

    Bin collections
    Community transport
    Blue badge parking
    Parking bays for disabled drivers
    Council tax
    Parking Permits
    Parking fines
    Recycling centre
    Public toilets *

    Housing

    Council homes
    Council housing rent
    Housing benefits
    Planning applications
    Repairs
    Service charge

    Occasional information

    Electoral roll registration
    Birth certificates
    Death certificates

    Local council information

    Contact Details
    Councillor details
    Jobs
    Making a council complaint

    Schools & colleges

    School term dates
    Primary school places
    Secondary school places
    Colleges & courses (14-19 yr old)

    Roads & street care

    Road closures & diversions
    Street light problems
    Pothole problems
    Road works in your area
    Street furniture problems
    Abandoned vehicles
    Vandalism
    Litter problems

    * Public toilets is test data, and restricted to London boroughs.

Sample Widget

Local information in your area

Your Widget

Preview based on your chosen settings.

Select options from the menu to the left to create your widget

HTML Code For Your Widget

Copy and paste into your web page.

Terms of Use Policy

In using the service, Website owners:

These terms of use are subject to change and site owners should check back periodically for updates.