London’s first ever city-wide eGovernment portal is scheduled for ‘operational release’ on 20 April. The gateway is to provide a single point of contact for public services in London.

The four applications that will be ready by the April deadline include: a ‘Find Your Nearest’ service that will allow users to locate their nearest Post Office or GP; a Master Services Directory, which will have a browse/search facility for all public services of 33 London Boroughs; an online directory of information regarding community and voluntary sector organisations across the city; and a comprehensive job search facility allowing users to find jobs in London’s public sector, which can link through to vacancy details on the relevant organisation’s website.

The London Portal will be accessed at www.yourlondon.gov.uk, although it will not be widely publicised until later this year.