Dynamic QR Codes for Local Government
Keep printed council signage useful after it goes live. Add QR codes to notices, hoardings, public information boards and temporary signage, then update the destination anytime without reprinting.
10 dynamic QR codes. No credit card required.
Local government signage changes. Printed QR codes normally do not.
Councils and public sector teams manage information that changes constantly. Roadworks move. Service updates change. Consultation pages close. Temporary notices expire. Emergency information needs updating fast.
A standard QR code creates a fixed link. Once the sign is printed and deployed, that becomes a problem.
For local government, that means wasted print, avoidable site visits, outdated public information and slower response when details change.
Xcan.it fixes that by making the QR code editable after printing. The sign stays in place. The destination can be updated from the dashboard.
See how dynamic QR codes work in physical environments
Watch the local government use case video to see how a printed QR code on a public-facing sign can keep serving accurate information even when the underlying webpage, notice or update changes.
Dynamic QR codes allow Local Government to update public information without reprinting.
A better way to manage public-facing information
Xcan.it gives local authorities a practical way to connect physical signage to live digital information.
Add QR codes to:
- temporary roadworks and diversion signage
- public notices and consultation boards
- park, leisure and tourism signage
- housing and estate communications
- recycling and waste information points
- building access, compliance and maintenance notices
Because the QR code can be edited later, you can print once and keep control of where it sends residents, visitors and contractors. That fits the real-world problem dynamic QR systems were built to solve: physical assets stay in circulation while destinations are updated from a central dashboard.
Key benefits for local government
Reduce reprint and replacement costs
Keep the same printed QR code in place even when the linked page changes.
Keep public information current
Update service pages, notices, consultations or emergency information without waiting for new print runs.
Improve operational response
Teams can change destinations quickly from the dashboard instead of relying on field replacement.
Make temporary signage more useful
Short-term notices, diversion boards and project signage can point to live updates instead of static text.
Get visibility on engagement
Track scans to see whether residents and visitors are actually using the signage. Xcan.it is built around dashboard-based QR management and reporting.
How it works
1. Create your QR codes
Generate the QR codes you need in the dashboard and assign each one a clear reference name so it is easy to manage later. The platform supports creating, editing and printing QR codes from the dashboard.
2. Add them to printed signage
Use them on council notices, boards, stickers, posters or site signage.
3. Link each code to the right destination
Point the QR code to a service update, consultation page, map, booking page, PDF, public notice or campaign landing page.
4. Update later without reprinting
When the information changes, edit the destination in the dashboard and keep the printed code live. Xcan.it’s core model is that QR codes can be edited as many times as needed after deployment.
5. Monitor scans
See how often codes are being used and which physical placements are getting engagement.
FAQs
Yes. That is the main advantage. The printed QR code stays the same, but the destination can be edited in the dashboard whenever information changes.
They work well on temporary notices, project boards, roadworks signage, public information displays, housing communications, park signage and other printed assets that need to stay current.
No. As long as the printed QR code remains in place and scanable, you can update where it sends people without reprinting the asset.
Yes. Xcan.it is managed through a dashboard built for creating, editing and organising QR codes, making it suitable for teams handling multiple physical deployments.
Yes. The platform includes reporting so teams can see scan activity and understand which codes are being used.