Redesigned and redeveloped SEUPB's official website on modern CMS

SEUPB administers European Regional Development Funding across Northern Ireland, the Border Region of Ireland, and Western Scotland, overseeing programmes including PEACE IV (€270m) and INTERREG VA (€283m).

Their existing website could no longer meet the operational demands of EU programming cycles and required a full redesign and rebuild on a modern, secure CMS platform.

• Existing website was outdated and unable to support current or upcoming EU programmes.
• Heavy media files — videos, documents, and audio — uploaded slowly, creating performance issues.
• Content management was difficult, limiting the team's ability to add new sections quickly.
• Security controls on the government platform were insufficient for sensitive programme data.
• Disparate integrations for communications, document management, and social channels were disconnected.

1. CMS selection and architecture planning

Drupal 8 was selected as the platform of choice for its flexibility, security capabilities, and suitability for government-grade content management at scale.

2. Full redesign with performance as a priority

The site was rebuilt with 100% responsiveness, click-to-scroll navigation, and optimised media handling to ensure fast loading of heavy files across all formats and devices.

3. Security-first at every layer

High-security controls were embedded throughout the platform, with strong authentication for admin access — meeting the requirements of a government-facing digital service.

4. Integration of key tools and channels

MailChimp, CMIS/Alfresco for document management, and social channel integrations — Facebook, Twitter, YouTube — were connected into the platform for a unified communications experience.

Platform & CMS

• Drupal 8 website with full site redesign and redevelopment
• Apache and Google Analytics powering the backend infrastructure
• Secure admin dashboard with strong, role-based authentication controls

Front-End & User Experience

• Fully responsive front-end built in HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, and JavaScript
• Twitter Bootstrap layout with click-to-scroll navigation
• Optimised media uploading for video, audio, image, and document formats

Integrations & New Sections

• MailChimp integration for email communications
• CMIS/Alfresco document management system
• Social channel integrations: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
• New page sections added: complaints, job listings, and events

SEUPB now operates a secure, modern government website capable of supporting the full EU programming cycle. The rebuilt platform handles complex content management, fast media uploads, and integrated communications — ready for ongoing expansion as new programmes are added.

Business Impact

• Full website redesign and rebuild delivered on Drupal 8
• Faster media uploading across video, audio, and document formats
• Secure admin experience with role-based authentication
• Document management integrated via CMIS/Alfresco
• New sections launched: complaints, job listings, and events