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jukes.ie
Off to Brum for LocalGovDrupal Camp - really looking forward to it 🥳
April 23, 2024 at 6:58 AM
throwable.bsky.social
📦 localgovdrupal/localgov_alert_banner 1.8.6

LocalGovDrupal distribution: Alert banner.

🔗 https://github.com/localgovdrupal/localgov_alert_banner
November 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
throwable.bsky.social
📦 localgovdrupal/localgov_paragraphs 2.5.9

Provides core paragraph components for the LocalGovDrupal distribution.

🔗 https://github.com/localgovdrupal/localgov_paragraphs
November 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
throwable.bsky.social
📦 localgovdrupal/localgov_openreferral 2.0.0-beta11

LocalGov Drupal Open Referral

🔗 https://github.com/localgovdrupal/localgov_openreferral
November 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
thedroptimes.bsky.social
Southwark Council + Chicken @wearechicken.co.uk are using AI to turn PDFs into HTML in LocalGov Drupal.

The Claude-powered tool boosts publishing speed and accessibility across UK gov sites.

Full story 👉 https://bit.ly/4oF2JOi
##DrupalAI #LocalGovDrupal #GovTech #Accessibility
October 24, 2025 at 11:42 AM
thedroptimes.bsky.social
The Scarfolk demo theme for @localgovdrupal.bsky.social has been redesigned five years after its release. Mark Conroy @mark.ie updated the visuals and streamlined theme code to better demonstrate the platform’s capabilities.

https://bit.ly/4bzfEgO
##Drupal #LocalGovDrupal #DrupalDev #OpenSource
Design refresh for the LocalGov Drupal Scarfolk demo theme
March 10, 2026 at 5:31 PM
throwable.bsky.social
📦 localgovdrupal/localgov_base 2.2.1

The base theme for LocalGov Drupal websites.

🔗 https://github.com/localgovdrupal/localgov_base
September 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
throwable.bsky.social
📦 localgovdrupal/localgov_microsites_base 2.0.10

The base theme for LocalGov Drupal Microsites.

🔗 https://github.com/localgovdrupal/localgov_microsites_base
November 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
throwable.bsky.social
📦 localgovdrupal/localgov_microsites_colour_picker_fields 1.0.0-beta4

Colour picker integration to enhance LocalGov Microsites configuration management.

🔗 https://github.com/localgovdrupal/localgov_microsites_colour_picker_fields
September 16, 2025 at 12:14 PM
thedroptimes.bsky.social
LocalGov Publications Importer 1.1.0 converts PDFs into editable HTML publications for Drupal 10 and 11. AI-assisted formatting is optional, and editors review drafts before publishing.

https://bit.ly/3T6fua2
##Drupal #LocalGovDrupal #Accessibility #OpenSource
TDT card titled “Public PDFs Become Editable Web Content,” about converting PDFs into structured Drupal drafts for review, accessibility improvement, and HTML publishing.
July 17, 2026 at 2:45 PM
poppop.studio
Sure... github.com/localgovdrup...

Tbh, i googled it because...
GitHub - localgovdrupal/localgov_publications: HTML Publications for LocalGov Drupal. Stop making PDFs!
HTML Publications for LocalGov Drupal. Stop making PDFs! - localgovdrupal/localgov_publications
github.com
June 26, 2025 at 10:58 AM
jamesmcgrath.bsky.social
I really enjoyed this LocalGov Drupal Week session yesterday.

Great turnout, lots of engagement and a smart look at how AI can help councils modernise how they publish content. If you missed it, the recording is well worth a watch.

#LocalGovDrupal #Drupal #OpenSource #PublicSector #AI
Transforming how we publish: The PDF importer project at Southwark Council
YouTube video by LocalGov Drupal
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November 18, 2025 at 8:39 AM
blangry.bsky.social
Page embeds with issuu too like it's 2010 again. Need a localgovdrupal but for think tanks.
February 21, 2024 at 4:18 PM
mark.ie
In this morning's newsletter from @cassidoo.co, there was a link to an article about styling the alt text of images, by @bell.bz.

So, being my usual self, I put together a PR for the base theme of LocalGov Drupal to follow that practice.

github.com/localgovdrup...
Add styles for alt text by markconroy · Pull Request #782 · localgovdrupal/localgov_base
Closes #781 What does this change? Adds some CSS for alt text If JS is enabled, adds a data attribute to the img tag if there's an error. Uses that data attribute to add additional styles to a...
github.com
May 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
thedroptimes.bsky.social
Mark Conroy details March updates to LocalGov Drupal.
Adds flexible layouts, fixes caching in Content Access by Path 1.1.3.
Also removes jQuery and advances Scarfolk theme work.
https://bit.ly/3Oh3T5R ##Drupal #LocalGovDrupal #OpenSource #WebDevelopment
LocalGov Drupal March 2026 Updates Include Layout Controls, Cache Fixes, and Theme Work
Mark Conroy outlines his March 2026 contributions to LocalGov Drupal, covering updates to layout flexibility, caching behaviour, frontend code, and ongoing work across multiple repositories. The post reflects incremental improvements across design, p...
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April 2, 2026 at 11:34 AM
da.vebrig.gs
Southwark Council have made some interesting design decisions on their new LocalGovDrupal website: www.southwark.gov.uk
Hello, welcome to Southwark | Southwark Council
www.southwark.gov.uk
October 25, 2024 at 11:46 AM
jamesmcgrath.bsky.social
Behind the scenes this week is organisation, learning, some cybersecurity digging, and easing back into LocalGov Drupal work. Feeling good about the year ahead.

#Drupal #OpenSource #LocalGovDrupal #Community
January 19, 2026 at 9:09 AM
thedroptimes.bsky.social
Mark Conroy’s June update rounds up progress across LocalGov Drupal, including new releases, accessibility improvements, developer updates, and community activity.

https://bit.ly/4bmPblZ
##Drupal #LocalGovDrupal #OpenSource #GovTech
Mark Conroy Summarises June 2026 LocalGov Drupal Contributions
Most open-source progress happens through small fixes rather than major releases. Mark Conroy’s June update shows how steady maintenance work continues to improve LocalGov Drupal across several projects.
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July 6, 2026 at 4:29 PM
da.vebrig.gs
Will Callaghan – who knows more about this stuff than most – shares his thoughts on how to be a better collaborator, based on his experience with the LocalGovDrupal project.

https://ift.tt/fOcRu2t
March 6, 2026 at 10:16 AM
greg-harvey.tooting.ch.ap.brid.gy
Yay, my talk for #drupal 4 Gov in #brussels in January has been accepted. It's about preparing #localgovdrupal for the market in #france. 😎
November 13, 2025 at 10:32 AM
thedroptimes.bsky.social
Mike King (Annertech) compares subsites and microsites in LocalGov Drupal @localgovdrupal.bsky.social‬ —when to use which, and why it matters.
Subsites offer integration; microsites provide autonomy. Full explainer here:
https://bit.ly/45G2DxT ##Drupal #LocalGovDrupal #WebStrategy #OpenSource
August 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
thedroptimes.bsky.social
📢 Tipperary County Council and The Confident have launched a new Public Consultations Module for #LocalGovDrupal. Built to support accessible civic engagement, it's now free and open-source.
Reuse-ready via Ireland's "Build to Share" strategy.
https://bit.ly/3MaDHsf
##Drupal #OpenSource #GovTech
December 1, 2025 at 7:27 AM
thedroptimes.bsky.social
Mark Conroy's May 2026 contribution report highlights maintenance work across LocalGov Drupal projects. Updates include bug fixes, automated tests, LocalGov Microsites improvements, and preparation for upcoming releases.

https://bit.ly/4x8M7mM
##Drupal #LocalGovDrupal #OpenSource
LocalGov Drupal Contributions in May 2026 Focus on Bug Fixes and Module Maintenance
LocalGov Drupal contributor Mark Conroy has published a summary of his work during May 2026, covering maintenance, bug fixes, testing improvements and release preparation across multiple projects. The update spans the Modules List project, LocalGov M...
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June 3, 2026 at 4:36 PM
thedroptimes.bsky.social
🚀 September brought big improvements to LocalGov Drupal! @localgovdrupal.bsky.social

Mark Conroy @mark.ie added accessibility features, microsite content types, and modernized code across key modules.

Read the full summary: https://bit.ly/3ILnokk
##Drupal #LocalGovDrupal #Accessibility
LocalGov Drupal Gains Accessibility, Microsite, and Theming Enhancements in September 2025 Update
Mark Conroy’s September 2025 contributions to LocalGov Drupal bring improved accessibility, enhanced microsite integration, and expanded theme customization. The update also delivers a full JavaScript refactor of LocalGov Services, fixes multiple UI ...
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October 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
thedroptimes.bsky.social
📍 LocalGov Drupal Connect Midlands happens Jan 29 in Gedling.

A chance for UK councils to collaborate on real-world LocalGov Drupal @localgovdrupal.bsky.social use.

Details: https://bit.ly/4pUlpuk
##Drupal #LocalGovDrupal #OpenSourceGov #UKGovTech
LocalGov Drupal Connect Midlands Set for January 2026 in Gedling
December 24, 2025 at 7:34 AM