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LG CHALLENGE
LG Challenge: Leading the way to embedding AI responsibly
By Michael Barrett | 23 February 2026
The opening challenge of LG Challenge 2026 took two competing local government teams to Lambeth L...
PERFORMANCE
From outputs to outcomes
By Tony Munton | 17 February 2026
Responding to the publication of the Local Outcomes Framework, Dr Tony Munton says the approach i...
PERFORMANCE
The local outcomes framework comes with risks
By Ian Miller | 17 February 2026
Ian Miller says the local outcomes framework is a tool to allow Whitehall to intervene and he is ...
POLICY AND POLITICS
EXCLUSIVE: Home Office trying to restore sharing of asylum data
By Dan Peters | 12 February 2026
Senior Home Office officials have told councils they are trying to restore their access to inform...
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
Digital thinking must drive reorganisation
By Geoff Connell | 14 January 2026
Geoff Connell says digital, data and technology are critical to the effective design of new unita...
SCOTLAND
Consistent approach needed on evaluating delayed discharge initiatives, says auditor
By Lee Peart | 08 January 2026
A consistent approach is needed on evaluating and reporting on initiatives to improve delayed dis...
WHITEHALL
EXCLUSIVE: Councils stripped of asylum data access
By Dan Peters | 18 December 2025
Councils have been stripped of access to information about asylum seeker accommodation after the ...
CENSUS 2031
Now is your time to influence Census 2031
By Jason Zawadzki | 17 December 2025
Jason Zawadzki says that by responding to the consultation, the sector can ensure the Census 2031...
CYBER SECURITY
'Trust' key to cyber attack recovery
By Martin Ford | 16 December 2025
The leader of one of the London boroughs hit by a cyber attack has stressed the importance of tra...
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Merton is an Ofsted rated ‘Outstanding’ authority—yet it is our ambition, our humility, and our drive to keep learning that truly define us. Apply for this job
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