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INNOVATION

Experts call for slice of AI cash

By Dan Peters | 02 July 2025

Councils should get a share of the £2bn announced for artificial intelligence (AI) in the Spending Review, experts have suggested.

With opportunity comes great responsibility

By Laura Murphy | 27 June 2025

Laura Murphy and Andrew Stilwell look at the importance of strong, collaborative leadership as or...

DIGITAL

Bristol Greens yet to act on Fujitsu contract

By Martin Ford | 26 June 2025

Bristol City Council’s Green administration has yet to act on a controversial multi-million pound...

PARTNERSHIPS

Let's safeguard what has made our partnerships so successful

By Maxine O’Mahony | 22 June 2025

As local government navigates its way through reorganisation, partnerships like ARP offer a bluep...

AI

AI use increases but barriers remain

By Dan Peters | 09 June 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) use among councils is increasing, but one in 10 are still not using ...

DIGITAL

Council culture: Why digital needs to be at the core

By Cate McLaurin | 09 June 2025

Digital can’t be the responsibility of just one team, and instead of being treated as a technical...

PUBLIC SERVICE REFORM

Frame the problem to design the solution

By Barry Quirk CBE | 03 June 2025

Barry Quirk applauds the Government’s focus on radical innovation, but says defining the issue to...

FINANCE

A smart approach to public sector spending

By Jeff Matsu | 14 May 2025

Jeffrey Matsu says two case studies show that value for money frameworks when used correctly resu...

PLANNING

Councils click into the future of planning

22 April 2025

Planning in 2025 is no longer business as usual. The pace is faster, the demands are higher, and ...

SCOTLAND

Council urged to take 'more strategic approach' to transformation

By Emily Twinch | 07 April 2025

A watchdog has urged Argyll and Bute Council to take a more ‘strategic approach’ to transforming ...

SOCIAL CARE

The time for bold action

27 March 2025

AI is changing social care – but are we listening to the voices that matter? Access Health, Suppo...

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