Title

Can AI strengthen strategic planning in England?
AI

Can AI strengthen strategic planning in England?

By Samer Bagaeen | 02 July 2026

Samer Bagaeen examines why digital spatial development strategies must strengthen local democracy, not replace it.

CYBER SECURITY

Getting ready for 'game-changer' Cyber Security Act: Five steps for councils

By Peter Jones | 26 May 2026

Peter Jones identifies key steps for boards to deliver their action plans and enhanced security p...

FINANCE

Funding the future: Local government finances, reform and resilience

By Michael Burton | 11 May 2026

Against the backdrop of mounting fiscal pressures, more exceptional financial support requests an...

AI

Building public trust in any new uses of AI technology is crucial

By Jon Rowney | 06 May 2026

There is a real risk that AI technology becomes something done to people, rather than with them, ...

PLACE-MAKING

From market town to modern destination: Barnsley's bold rebirth

By Matt O'Neill | 08 April 2026

Barnsley's transformation model offers a quiet reminder that resilience in town centres comes fro...

SOCIAL CARE

Beyond the safety net: Embedding prevention at the core of social care reform

By Tom Stannard | 20 March 2026

If we are serious about building sustainable public services and improving outcomes for our commu...

TRANSFORMATION

How to tackle the challenges of 2026

By Paul Marinko | 11 March 2026

Local government has entered a time of unprecedented change despite continuing to face particular...

AI

Expectations for AI in local government are now more realistic

By Emma Ockelford | 02 March 2026

Polling shows public confidence in AI remains strong, but as Emma Ockelford notes, there is now a...

AI

The Future of local government technology: AI, robotics, and agile platforms

By Vicky Armstrong | 02 March 2026

Vicky Armstrong says low-code platforms allow councils to dramatically reduce risk, shorten time ...

AI

Fixing social care's AI conflicts

By Oliver Bruff | 02 March 2026

Social workers’ use of AI transcription tools can bring important benefits, but current safeguar...

DATA & DIGITAL

Collective working can resolve our communities' biggest issues

By Tony Clements | 11 February 2026

Tony Clements says that in order to meet the needs of citizens, councils need new methods, new wa...

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Information Governance Manager and Deputy DPO

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London Borough of Richmond upon Thames and London Borough of Wandsworth

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