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Local councils face a growing demand to deliver more services, respond faster to resident queries, and manage increasingly complex governance tasks—all while working with tight resources. That’s why CloudyIT developed GovAssist, a purpose-built AI support platform designed specifically for the needs of town, parish, and community councils.

GovAssist brings intelligent, always-available assistance directly into the daily operations of councils. Acting like a virtual assistant tailored for the sector, it answers questions, drafts documents, finds policies, and supports clerks and officers across a range of responsibilities—from meetings and planning to finance and community engagement.

What makes GovAssist different from generic AI tools is its deep understanding of council work. Each AI Agent is trained with real council data, documents, and compliance needs, offering context-aware support councils can trust. And thanks to secure UK-based hosting and the inclusion of a GPT Pro licence, councils benefit from advanced AI performance while maintaining control over their data.

Key Benefits for Councils

• Time-Saving Support: GovAssist AI Agents can help draft agendas, minutes, reports, and policies in seconds—giving officers more time to focus on people, not paperwork.

• On-Demand Expertise: Need to check a Code of Conduct clause or write a standing order? The Governance Agent can instantly find the right information and explain it clearly.

• Tailored for Town & Parish Councils: From community events to planning applications, GovAssist understands local council language and responsibilities. It doesn’t guess—it knows.

• Secure and Compliant: Built for public sector use, GovAssist keeps council data private and is hosted securely in the UK.

• Affordable Innovation: Each AI Agent is available for £495/year, with a GPT Pro licence included (worth £360/year) to ensure the best possible results.

Whether you’re a clerk juggling dozens of tasks, a councillor needing quick answers, or a small team working to meet deadlines, GovAssist can be your digital co-worker—speeding up tasks, reducing pressure, and supporting good governance.

What Councils Are Saying

“Thank you so much for CloudyIT attending the SLCC Shropshire Branch. Steve and Matthew gave an enlightening and inspiring session on the benefits of AI to the work of parish councils. And it was fabulous that they both entered into the spirit of the day and used GovAssist to answer our workshop session questions. As ever it is always great to work with a company which gets the local council sector and is as keen for us to do the best we can for the communities we serve as we are.”
— Helen Ball, Town Clerk, Shrewsbury Town Council 

See It in Action

CloudyIT has been showcasing GovAssist at SLCC branch events across the country, sharing practical demonstrations of how councils are already using it to save time and reduce admin. You can read about our latest visits and see the reception it’s received in our recent blog:
👉 CloudyIT on the Road with SLCC Branches: Sharing Digital Insights and Introducing GovAssist 

We’ve also launched an AI Agent apps store, where councils and partners can browse and add different GovAssist tools—from Meeting and Planning support to Finance and Procurement Agents. Each one is designed to fit seamlessly into council workflows and bring the benefits of AI to day-to-day operations.

📅 Want to see GovAssist in action?

Join us for one of our live GovAssist webinars and discover how this platform is already supporting councils like yours: 👉 Register here 

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