The GOV.UK team in the Government Digital Service (GDS) has updated the proposition for posting content on the central government web publishing platform.
It has made five changes in the document that defines what should and should not go on GOV.UK, saying this comes from the need for it to evolve in line with user and departmental needs.
They comprise:
- an explanation of why the proposition exists, where accountability sits and a commitment to review the proposition regularly;
- a restructuring of the section on who and GOV.UK is for;
- an update of the list and channels it applies to;
- an update of wording around what content must by default go on GOV.UK;
- and a new online form for applying for an exemption from using the platform.
Robert Rockstroh, policy and strategy manager for GOV.UK, commented in a blogpost: “As user needs and departmental requirements evolve, so must GOV.UK. The GOV.UK proposition is reviewed and updated regularly in order to ensure it is aligned with the GOV.UK strategy.”
He added that the team is also aiming to further develop its presence on social changes and improve the user experience around specific, targeted journeys.
