Local authorities across the UK can access the Local Authority Payments (LAPs) service, a digital tool developed by PackUK on behalf of the four UK nations, the organisation said in a 14 August 2026 announcement. The service is intended to help councils securely access and manage information tied to Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging grant payments.

According to PackUK, LAPs lets authorities download notices of assessment, grant determination letters and remittance documents, review and confirm payment details, request changes and raise queries, and enrol and manage authorised users. The service does not calculate, process or transmit payments, and PackUK said there are no changes to how the grants are distributed. A group of UK authorities tested the service during June and July 2026.

Each council's chief executive will be invited to access LAPs on behalf of the organisation and can grant access to other users; a Head of Finance must be registered to confirm payment details. Guidance is available through the service.