Digital UK has appointed a network of regional and national managers to lead switchover. They are appointed around 2 years before switchover in each region. They are the link with each local authority and will also be working closely with the local media and broadcasters, MPs, the Parliament in Scotland, the Assemblies in Wales and Northern Ireland, local voluntary groups and retailers. They will also provide support to sectors such as business and tourism.

Regional and national managers will work with councils to set up regional steering groups in the run-up to switchover. The structure will vary according to the area. For example, it could be a county-led group including districts, a partnership of authorities, or a wider grouping using existing regional structures.

Regional and national managers are available to come and talk to your members and senior officers about the implications of switchover in your authority.

In those TV regions where we do not have a manager yet, support and assistance is available from our Heads of Regions and Nations, Housing and Property and Public Affairs. For further information contact localgov@digitaluk.co.uk . This e-mail address is for local authority purposes only. For general switchover advice tel: 08456 50 50 50 or www.digitaluk.co.uk.