Digital

True transformation depends on partnership, trust, and shared accountability, and when suppliers take responsibility for outcomes councils can focus on delivering services to their communities, say...

The move to digital networks: preparing local authorities for a connected future

By Professor Sultan Mahmud | 29 October 2025

BT is working with local authorities across the UK to prepare for one of the most significant net...

DIGITAL

Transforming local government

By Emma Foy | 16 October 2025

How TechnologyOne is powering a smarter future for London boroughs.

SOCIAL CARE

Crafting solutions for social care

By Craig White | 01 October 2025

Social care commissioning teams are under increasing pressure, juggling huge demands while dealin...

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.

SOCIAL CARE

AI and tech – the evolution of care

By Simon Guerrier | 22 September 2025

Simon Guerrier examines what AI and technology-enabled care are, the benefits they can bring, the...

AI

Future Forum Midlands: Councils urged to prepare for AI 'wave'

By Martin Ford | 10 September 2025

Councils should be doing more to prepare for the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on their ...

HOMELESSNESS

Solutions to stop homelessness

By Jack Shaw | 02 September 2025

Some councils are exploring more innovative ways of delivering the sustainable use of temporary a...

PROCUREMENT

Council cancels IT upgrade after delays

By William Eichler | 28 August 2025

Norwich City Council has abandoned its planned IT system upgrade following repeated delays.

DIGITAL

Dealing with the rising tide crisis

By Wayne Scott | 21 August 2025

Wayne Scott explains why public sector leaders must plan for supplier failure.

DIGITAL

Calls for AI ethics and data ethics boards

By Dan Peters | 13 August 2025

Calls have been made for all councils to form artificial intelligence (AI) ethics and data ethics...