Meet Council Assertion 10 with .gov.uk Domains & Office 365 Email

Under Assertion 10 of the AGAR, councils must ensure secure and proper communication systems. Active Council makes this simple with professionally managed .gov.uk domains and Office 365 email, fully compliant and tailored for local government.

Use a .gov.uk Domain — Trusted, Secure, Official

We register and manage .gov.uk domains through Nominet and the Cabinet Office, helping you:

Present a professional and trustworthy identity
Comply with UK government domain requirements
Maintain secure, publicly accountable communication

Office 365 Email — Built for Councils

Give your Clerk and Councillors the right tools to work safely and professionally:

Plan	Includes	Annual Cost
Office 365 Basic	Web access only, 2GB mailbox	£26
Exchange Plan 1	Email + calendar, web/mobile access	£47
Business Standard	Full Office apps, email, OneDrive backup	£145

Setup Fee: One-time £55 — covers all accounts, now and in future.

All accounts are:

Backed up daily
Accessible from any device
Fully GDPR and FOI compliant
Linked to your council’s .gov.uk domain

Full Setup & Support — We Handle Everything

Active Council manages the full process:

Domain registration and renewal
Microsoft 365 license setup
Hosting, SSL, DNS and backups
Ongoing phone and email support

Ready to Get Started?

Let’s make sure your council meets Assertion 10 the easy way.

Published: 02/09/2025 Published by: Admin

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