10 Ways Councils Are Using AI to Transform Public Services
Councils are increasingly adopting AI-based solutions to improve services. LocalGov Assistant editor Izzy Lepone has collected 10 innovative case studies.
The power of public ownership in place-based regeneration
28/07/2025 Council-led ownership is key to revitalising economically challenged areas, says Carolina Borgstrom, Director of North East Lincolnshire Council (NELC). |
What approach should councils take towards improving UK roads?
18/07/2025 Phil Sabin, Technical Director at sustainable building solutions company Holcim UK, explores how long-term thinking is vital to improving UK roads. |
Communicating through change is key for councils
17/07/2025 Justine Howl, marketing manager at business change consultancy, Entec Si, looks at the importance of communication as part of local government reorganisation. |
LGOF: Will it work?
16/07/2025 Dr Jonathan Carr-West, LGIU, discusses the Local Government Outcomes Framework (LGOF), the latest instalment in the history of local government accountability. |
Reform UK’s ‘Doge’ witch-hunts will achieve little
27/06/2025 With council workers under threat, Mike Short, head of local government at UNISON, questions the value of Nigel Farage's unwanted audits |
Creating a lasting legacy through a RIBA Design Competition
24/06/2025 Kingston Uni needed to meet educational needs and make students feel welcome when designing their Town House building, so they turned to RIBA. |
Clarkson’s Error: How to Slam the Door on Fraudsters
24/06/2025 Jeremy Clarkson once fell victim to an account takeover. The payment solutions provider SmarterPay can help local authorities avoid getting caught out too. |
What does the Spending Review mean for London?
16/06/2025 Following last week's 2025 Spending Review, Antonia Jennings, CEO at Centre for London, looks at what it means for the capital. |
Black hole spending review
11/06/2025 Jonathan Werran, chief executive of Localis, reflects on what the Spending Review means for local government. |
Mapping successful 15-minute cities
11/06/2025 Is GIS the difference between success and failure for 15-minute neighbourhoods? Alex Zirpolo, principal GIS consultant at Lanpro, argues it is. |
The £37,000 SEND Problem
10/06/2025 Natalie Kenneison, COO at Imosphere, argues that the real SEND funding crisis isn’t just about budgets - it’s about the systems behind the decisions. |
Everyone Active launches new Community Champions scheme
09/06/2025 Leisure Operator, Everyone Active, launches new Community Champions scheme to fund local projects. |
Reform UK: What Britain’s fastest rising party stands for
29/05/2025 Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is gaining greater political influence and visibility in local government. But what does the party stand for? |
What’s happening inside the LGPS?
19/05/2025 Get the most informed take on the challenges and opportunities that substantial reform will bring at this year’s PLSA Local Authority Conference. |
Are Reform a challenge for local government reorganisation?
15/05/2025 Laura Hughes, partner at law firm Browne Jacobson, examines whether Reform UK’s local election successes will impact local government reorganisation. |
What the changes to overseas recruitment mean for the care sector
15/05/2025 Melanie Weatherley MBE, co-chair of the Care Association Alliance, responds to the Government’s decision to end the recruitment of care workers from overseas. |
Getting the most from your lift maintenance agreement
13/05/2025 Smart negotiation of maintenance contracts can save money, whilst ensuring reliability, says Oliver Greening, LIFTEX 2025 Show Director. |
Local Elections: Managing change and good decision making
09/05/2025 Claire Ward, a partner and local government sector specialist at Anthony Collins, discusses managing change after the local elections. |
A fairer voting system
07/05/2025 Following the local elections, Dr Jess Garland, Electoral Reform Society, argues there is no excuse not to change the electoral system. |
Learning from the locals
06/05/2025 Jonathan Werran, chief executive of Localis, reflects on the results of the local elections. |
