We work behind the scenes with council IT teams to strengthen the ITSM systems and processes that support internal services and citizen-facing delivery.
Local government teams are under constant pressure. Demand keeps rising, budgets are tight, and many councils are still working around legacy systems and fragmented processes, all while being expected to deliver reliable, consistent services.
We support local authorities by improving the service management layer behind IT delivery, helping teams work more efficiently, stay compliant, and deliver better outcomes for staff and residents.
Our consulting services focus on building sustainable IT strategies that drive measurable value.
From ageing platforms to siloed departments, councils face service management challenges that slow delivery and increase risk. We focus in on your hurdles, recommending solutions that will help you overcome.
Older service management platforms can be difficult to maintain and even harder to change. We help modernise ITSM safely, with minimal disruption to live services.
When teams and systems don’t work together, service quality suffers. We bring service management processes and data together, giving teams a shared view of what’s happening.
Audit trails, documentation, and regulatory requirements continue to grow. We design ITSM processes that make compliance clearer and easier to manage.
Residents expect fast, consistent service, even when budgets are tight. We help council teams deliver better outcomes with less strain.
Council IT teams operate in complex environments with strict governance, limited budgets, and growing demand. We take the time to understand how your organisation works before recommending or implementing change.
We provide platform-agnostic, long-term ITSM support focused on improving service delivery, not selling software.
Why councils work with us:
Real industry experience means we know exactly how things work. You get tried-and-tested methods.
We upgrade systems, replace processes, and simplify workflows to keep you moving forward.
We can help you meet internal and regulatory obligations with way less effort.
We’ll always assess your existing systems first, to see if we can optimise before implementing something new.
We’ll strengthen your IT service management capability, improving delivery, consistency, and performance across your organisation.
Hear it from those we’ve helped.
Posted on Will FinnTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thanks Chris, Mike for your excellent ITSM and AI workshop I attended this week. It was a great format, an expert presentation from Sam and Aimilios on AI capabilities and current limitations and then thinking through operational use cases and applications.Posted on Steve WardTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. An incredibly informative and transformational experience that completely shifted my mindset on how I think about and approach AI within my organisation. Having access to genuine experts, alongside like-minded professionals, created fascinating and deeply insightful discussions. The hospitality was second to none! Thank you Chris, the CIH team and all who attended, don't leave me off the invite for the next one.Posted on Adam PhillipsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had the pleasure recently of attending an Automation workshop organised by CIH, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. The day was well-structured, engaging, and packed with excellent insights on automation strategy. Chris did a brilliant job hosting, and the venue added to the overall quality of the event. It was also a fantastic chance to connect with peers and subject matter experts. I’d strongly recommend these workshops to anyone interested in automation and look forward to joining more CIH hosted sessions in future. Thanks to Chris and the team!Posted on Ian WallTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I recently attended an Automation workshop hosted by CIH, this was a very well run, enjoyable and informative day spent discussing the subject and getting advice on our own plans for Automation initiatives. Chris was a fantastic host, it was held in a great venue and the session was a good opportunity to network with other attendees and subject matter experts. I would definitely recommend attending future workshops and look forward to attending a future event.Posted on Sam AttiasTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Attended an excellent workshop on the topic of Automation in ITSM hosted the CIH team in London. Very informative discussion and professionally presented. Thanks again to Chris and the rest of CIH team. SamPosted on Paul WalmsleyTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I found the workshop really informative, great subject matter experts with real world examples, came away with plenty to think about and implement in my own journey in to automationPosted on Chevonne HobbsTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really enjoyed attending the Automation Workshop; everyone had the opportunity to discuss what automation means, how and where it can be applied and a plan on how to move forward. Brilliant expertise around the table, sharing experiences, challenges, quick wins and a great networking opportunity - thanks CIHS for hosting! Looking forward to the next one.