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LocalGov Drupal has released stable 5.0.0 versions of its Microsites scaffold project and install profile with Drupal 11 support. The update gives councils and public-sector teams a supported path for new Drupal 11 microsite builds, while upgrade guidance advises organisations running LocalGov Microsites 4.x on Drupal 10 to test carefully before production deployment. ...more

Pantheon has outlined several product updates in its second-quarter announcement. The changes include Next.js support, direct GitHub integration, Solr 9 beta availability, and Customer Scheduled Jobs. The update is relevant to Drupal teams using Pantheon for search, deployment workflows, decoupled builds, and recurring site automation. ...more

Acquia’s Fair Trade Initiative will direct 2% of eligible Drupal deals closed through the Acquia Partner Program to the Drupal Association. The Drupal Association says the model is intended to create a predictable funding stream for Drupal.org infrastructure, security support, events, and community programmes without increasing customer costs or reducing partner incentives. ...more

Composer 2.10 has been released with native malware filtering enabled by default for Packagist users, expanding the project's software supply-chain security capabilities. The update also introduces a unified dependency policy framework, new package-management controls, and workflow improvements aimed at helping developers manage software risk more effectively. ...more

Acquia has launched a new Fair Trade Initiative that commits 2% of every eligible revenue-driven partner transaction to the Drupal Association as part of its updated partner programme. The company said the initiative is designed to connect commercial Drupal growth with long-term community sustainability by embedding ecosystem funding directly into partner deal economics rather than relying on discretionary sponsorships or one-time grants. ...more

DrevOps has outlined how Alex Skrypnyk became co-maintainer of the Drupal Driver and Drupal Extension projects and helped deliver coordinated alpha releases across Drupal’s Behat testing stack. The work included modernising CI infrastructure, expanding compatibility for Drupal 10 and 11, restoring long-delayed community contributions, and restructuring parts of the architecture for long-term maintenance. The effort also documents how AI-assisted workflows are being incorporated into open source maintenance while preserving human review and technical responsibility. ...more

A contributor training session led by Randy Fay and Stas Zhuk examines how DDEV add-ons can package commands, hooks, scripts, and configuration into reusable workflow distributions. The session covers the full add-on lifecycle, including bootstrapping with `ddev-addon-template`, automated testing with Bats, local and pull request validation, and publication through the DDEV add-on registry. The material also frames add-ons as a mechanism for standardising operational practices across multiple Drupal projects rather than limiting them to service integrations alone. ...more

Version 7.1.0 of Mautic, code-named “Canis Major,” introduces stability, performance, and usability improvements across marketer and developer workflows. The update includes enhancements to campaign management, reporting insights, and tracking, alongside backend refactoring and support for newer PHP versions. ...more

Acquia announced updates to Acquia Source and introduced Acquia AI on 28 April 2026, positioning the platform as a unified workspace for managing content, applications, and AI-driven processes. The release focuses on reducing operational complexity in enterprise digital teams while addressing governance and discoverability challenges shaped by AI-driven search environments. ...more

A proposal emerging from the LocalGov Drupal community outlines a shared, open-source approach to committee management in councils. Known as Project Quorum, the initiative focuses on consolidating governance workflows—meetings, agendas, documentation, and public access—into a single Drupal-based platform. While such systems are often overlooked in digital prioritisation due to fragmented usage patterns, community feedback suggests the tool addresses persistent operational gaps across councils. ...more

Mautic API Library 4.0.0 introduces a PSR-18 compliant HTTP client, updated PHP requirements, and new API capabilities. The release modernises the library’s architecture while addressing stability issues reported by the community. It also expands support for programmatic management of Mautic features. ...more

Webhaven has added support for Drupal Canvas, introducing visual page-building capabilities to its Drupal starter platform. The update includes a demo site showcasing layouts, components, and reusable design elements, marking a shift toward more accessible content authoring workflows. It builds on Webhaven’s broader goal of reducing setup complexity while aligning with ongoing improvements in Drupal’s editing experience. ...more