EDGE IT Systems Ltd


EDGE IT Systems has been supporting Local Councils for over 30 years with software and IT solutions, that cover every aspect of council management, IT support & digital modernisation for councils. We specialise in:

  • Local Council Management Software
  • IT Solutions
  • IT Support
  • Accountancy Services
  • Cemetery Services
  • IT Consultancy
  • Management Consultancy

We offer a wealth of experience, with a team of IT engineers, software developers, council clerks, internal auditors, ICCM qualified staff & management consultants. Our qualified team provide group webinars, tutorial videos, 1-2-1 training and daily support via a 24/7 online help desk and UK based phone line, which is included with all software modules.

Council Management Software: Our AdvantEDGE software is the perfect solution for paperless, council management. AdvantEDGE solutions has 10 modules (listed below), which are all fully cloud-based, GDPR compliant and designed specifically for councils. Our software enables reports, invoices and letters to be automatically created and emailed out. It also keeps your documents stored online & backed up hourly at no extra cost.

  • Admin+ (Agendas & Minutes)
  • Allotments
  • Asset Manager
  • Epitaph (Cemeteries)
  • Facilities+
  • Finance
  • Markets & Events
  • Planning
  • Playgrounds
  • Service Manager (Jobs, Timesheets & Complaints)

Inspections: Our GPS enabled inspections app, InspectEDGE, links in seamlessly with our software modules, enabling paperless inspections for allotments, playgrounds, cemeteries & assets.

IT Solutions: Our IT solutions are for councils looking to modernise their working practices. We offer Microsoft Office 365 with infinite data backups, anti-virus & web protection, password management systems, hardware, large multi-functional printers, Wi-Fi, internet connections, domain registration, video conferencing and VOIP phone solutions.

IT Support: We also offer general IT support & guidance for councils through 4 packages:

  • Bronze (pay as you go)
  • Silver (5 or 10 hour blocks)
  • Gold (managed & proactive & charged per device) anti-virus included
  • Platinum (managed & proactive with a multi-device discount) anti-virus included

Accountancy Services: Our practical, accountancy services for AdvantEDGE Finance clients are led by a team of experienced Clerks, who work for small, medium and large size councils.

Cemetery Services: Our cemetery services are led by an experienced team of ICCM qualified staff, who offer cemetery consultancy and support, alongside back data entry of registers, our cemetery software, digital mapping & memorial inspections app.

IT Consultancy: Our IT consultancy services are led by Chris Edge who has 35 years’ experience as an IT consultant and can advise on any aspect of IT, including paperless administration, upgrades & migrating to the cloud.

Management Consultancy: With over 25 years of experience in local government and 13 years as a management consultant, Peter Linsell provides management consultancy for councils and specialises in cemeteries and crematoria.