About TownBrief
Making local government information accessible to everyone. We believe communities thrive when residents are informed.
Our Mission
To democratize access to local government information and empower communities with the knowledge they need to participate in local decision-making.
Transparency
Making government data accessible and understandable for everyone.
Community
Building stronger communities through better information sharing.
Reliability
Providing accurate, up-to-date information from official sources.
How TownBrief Works
Official Data Aggregation
We collect data from official UK government APIs including planning.data.gov.uk, National Highways roadworks feeds, and local council event calendars.
Intelligent Processing
Our AI processes and summarizes complex government documents into clear, actionable information that residents can understand and use.
Personalized Delivery
Users receive relevant updates based on their location, interests, and preferences. Stay informed without information overload.
Our Data Sources
Planning Applications
From planning.data.gov.uk - official UK government planning portal
License: Open Government Licence v3.0
Roadworks & Highways
From National Highways DATEX II API - official road network data
License: Open Government Licence v3.0
Community Events
From local council websites and event feeds
License: Varies by council (typically public domain)
Police Data
From data.police.uk - official UK police crime statistics
License: Open Government Licence v3.0
Transparency: We only use official government data sources with clear licensing. No web scraping or unofficial data collection methods are used.
Built for Communities
TownBrief was created by developers who believe in the power of informed communities. We understand how frustrating it can be to find basic local information, so we built a solution that makes it simple and accessible for everyone.
Get in Touch
Have questions, suggestions, or want to request your town? We'd love to hear from you.