Transformation

Latest Transformation

Making payment processes smarter

By Lewis McKenna-Crisp | 07 May 2025

It can be challenging to find the right software to streamline payment processes. Lewis McKenna-Crisp tells The MJ that SmarterPay has the ideal solution for local authorities.

LEGAL

LGR: Key considerations for monitoring officers

By Tiffany Cloynes | 01 May 2025

Tiffany Cloynes, Rebecca Gilbert and Megan Tam look at how local authorities and monitoring offic...

FINANCE

The race to embrace transformation

By Martin Ford | 30 April 2025

Amid turbulent times for council finances, the new president of the Society of County Treasurers,...

REORGANISATION

Reforming and transforming

By Heather Jameson | 24 April 2025

As councils rush towards reorganisation, what are the lessons from past redesigns? Heather Jameso...

HR

A sector at a crossroads

By Anthony Lewis | 10 April 2025

Anthony Lewis looks at how local government reorganisation and devolution are impacting the caree...

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 ...

FINANCE

Spring Statement: From panic mode to planning mode

By Iain Murray | 28 March 2025

Looking ahead to the Spending Review, this is a moment to embrace meaningful reform that addresse...

REORGANISATION

Pick the right path

By Pam Parkes | 27 March 2025

Pam Parkes advises on how to avoid the local government reorganisation performance penalty and sa...

AI

Making magic

By Tony Clements | 25 March 2025

Tony Clements says that at their best, AI tools are helping Ealing LBC’s staff build better relat...

DIGITAL

Breaking borders calls for bold leadership

By David Ogden | 25 March 2025

David Ogden looks at the future of digital transformation and sets out the key five areas for loc...

PUBLIC SECTOR REFORM

Time for smooth moves and shared purpose

By Dr Catherine Howe | 19 March 2025

Mission-driven government is an opportunity for all of us to shift gears and focus creatively on ...

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