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SOCIAL CARE

Beyond the safety net: Embedding prevention at the core of social care reform

By Tom Stannard | 20 March 2026

If we are serious about building sustainable public services and improving outcomes for our communities, early intervention cannot remain a long-term ambition, says Tom Stannard.

TRANSFORMATION

How to tackle the challenges of 2026

By Paul Marinko | 11 March 2026

Local government has entered a time of unprecedented change despite continuing to face particular...

AI

Expectations for AI in local government are now more realistic

By Emma Ockelford | 02 March 2026

Polling shows public confidence in AI remains strong, but as Emma Ockelford notes, there is now a...

AI

The Future of local government technology: AI, robotics, and agile platforms

By Vicky Armstrong | 02 March 2026

Vicky Armstrong says low-code platforms allow councils to dramatically reduce risk, shorten time ...

AI

Fixing social care's AI conflicts

By Oliver Bruff | 02 March 2026

Social workers’ use of AI transcription tools can bring important benefits, but current safeguar...

DATA & DIGITAL

Collective working can resolve our communities' biggest issues

By Tony Clements | 11 February 2026

Tony Clements says that in order to meet the needs of citizens, councils need new methods, new wa...

DATA & DIGITAL

Reaping the benefits of collaboration on technology and innovation piece by piece

By Eddie Copeland | 11 February 2026

There is a powerful logic to making intelligent use of data, technology and a wide range of trans...

LEADERSHIP

Tightening your life jacket

By Aidan Rave | 02 February 2026

Aidan Rave considers the importance of sustaining leadership in a time of upheaval.

AI

AI: powering the next chapter of UK local government

By Emma Foy | 19 January 2026

One year on from the national AI Action Plan, Emma Foy says those who move early – and move respo...

REORGANISATION

Challenging the LGR wisdom

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026

As local government faces the next round of reorganisation, Dorset Council chief Catherine Howe c...

AI

Shaping standards for public sector AI

By Viviana Bastidas | 15 January 2026

Local government is under increasing pressure to adopt AI-based tools to improve delivery, but sy...