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Fighting back with AI
CRIME

Fighting back with AI

By Sharon Lea | 27 November 2025

Investment in AI-powered CCTV and a local law enforcement team is delivering real results in the fight against crime in Hammersmith and Fulham and beyond, with wider lessons for other councils, say...

AI

From FOMO to focused

By Andrew Walker | 17 November 2025

Councils need clear, structured AI strategies. To get it right, forget hype or hesitation, say Ro...

AI

Blueprint for AI success

By James Arrowsmith | 14 November 2025

From efficiency to excellence: James Arrowsmith and Anja Beriro guide councils in how to leverage...

FINANCE

Building local government's next generation of finance chiefs

By Ann McGauran | 12 November 2025

The Society of County Treasurers is launching a programme to help finance professionals leap ahea...

AI

AI: Central government is better equipped to shoulder the risk

By Mallory Durran | 05 November 2025

The current risks and opportunities of AI mean this is the right moment for local government to c...

AI

EXCLUSIVE: AI to analyse consulation responses on local government reorganisation

By Paul Marinko | 04 November 2025

Ministers have been warned Artificial Intelligence (AI) cannot replace ‘robust’ analysis, with Wh...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Sunderland leads UK Smart City revolution and tech growth

By Patrick Melia | 31 October 2025

Embedding connectivity infrastructure into the very fabric of urban life can ignite the condition...

AI

What is the baseline for an AI use policy?

By Iain Simmons | 27 October 2025

Iain Simmons sets out the minimum requirements for an effective AI use policy which can be adapte...

ECONOMIC GROWTH

Talking opportunities

By Dr Helen Paterson | 13 October 2025

Dr Helen Paterson believes that while the sector faces real challenges, it must still make space ...

AI

Pursuing AI without a large language model

By Paul Marinko | 09 October 2025

Councils remain eager to grasp the opportunities offered by AI, but a recognised lack of knowledg...

AI

Local government leading AI adoption

By Martin Ford | 24 September 2025

Local government is among the sectors in the vanguard of AI adoption, according to a survey.

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frederica-diamanta

Head of Regeneration and Growth

£68,930.00 - £73,320.50 per annum

We need someone with experience, drive and commitment to lead and manage the service. Apply for this job

Cherwell District Council

Lead Lawyer - Housing - WMF2443e

£51,356 - £52,413

A great opportunity has arisen at Westmorland and Furness Council within our Legal Team for a Lead Lawyer to support on the Council’s Housing work. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council

Programme Manager - Capital Programmes WMF2452e

£56,883 - £59,198

Westmorland and Furness Council is proud to serve one of the most beautiful regions in the UK. Apply for this job

Westmorland and Furness Council