Petition · Cabinet Office
Require government departments to publish annual reports on digital projects
Open for signatures
199 signatures
What the petition asks
Make it law that all government departments publish annual reports on digital projects. These must explain why each website, app or campaign exists and what it costs. Named senior officials must be accountable. No project should go live unless it meets government accessibility standards.
Government spends substantial public money each year on digital projects, including websites, apps and online campaigns. Some deliver real benefit. Others are delayed, over budget, inaccessible or fail to work properly. Information about costs and performance is scattered across multiple reports, which can make scrutiny difficult. If public money funds digital services, they must be useful, usable and safe. We believe clear annual reporting would strengthen accountability and reduce waste.
Timeline
| 26 Mar 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
199
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Cabinet Office
Opened
26 Mar 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.