Opinion | LocalGov

AI’s role in keeping citizen services human-centric

11/09/2025

AI in local government contact centres isn’t replacing staff—it’s empowering them, says Afshin Attari, Senior Director of Public Sector at Exponential-e.

From Referrals to Results: Tackling community pressures digitally

04/09/2025

Basildon is using digital tools to streamline referrals and track outcomes–helping staff deliver better support, says Rob Manser, head of revenues & benefits.

Hotels Aren’t the Answer: Rethinking Asylum Support

28/08/2025

Jon Featonby, chief policy officer at Refugee Council, argues that last week’s High Court ruling shows hotels are an unsustainable solution for asylum seekers.

The Unfair Cost of ‘Fairer’ Funding for London

22/08/2025

Cllr Elizabeth Campbell, leader of Kensington and Chelsea, warns that the Government’s fairer funding plans could force London councils into cutting services.

A Local Ruling with National Consequences

20/08/2025

The Epping Forest asylum hotel case exposes a planning problem far bigger than Essex, says Faraz Baber, Chief Operating Officer at Lanpro.

Tackling Rising Costs in Children’s Social Care Through Procurement

20/08/2025

With rising care costs, councils must rethink procurement to secure better value, improve provision, and deliver stable homes for children in care.

Devolution Revolution: Solving the Data Deficit

19/08/2025

Jonathan Marwood, Partner at Hartnell Taylor Cook, explains why robust real estate data is essential for devolution, housing delivery, and regeneration.

Turning Back-Office into a Powerhouse for Council Finances

14/08/2025

How revenues and benefits teams can drive local government financial resilience through data, technology, service reform, and citizen-focused strategies.

Reducing School Stress: The Role of Local Government

14/08/2025

Discover how local authorities can tackle school-related stress through early intervention, funding, and digital tools to boost children’s mental wellbeing.

What Council Unitarisation Means for Neighbourhood Services

12/08/2025

APSE’s guidance on safeguarding neighbourhood services, aligning working practices, and planning efficiencies during local government reorganisation.

Why age alone shouldn’t define local government leadership

08/08/2025

Age should never define leadership in local government, says Graeme McDonald, Managing Director of Solace. Instead, councils should invest in inclusive, skills-based development for officers and councillors to deliver effective public services.

Editor’s Comment: Are councils selling off allotments?

06/08/2025

Jeremy Corbyn warns of a government-backed threat to UK allotments—but are fears justified?

Protecting the public: How Martyn’s Law challenges local government to step up

06/08/2025

Martyn’s Law makes councils legally responsible for protecting public venues from terrorism. Learn how local government must respond—and why it can’t wait.

From Promise to Practice: Turning Care Technology Insight into Better Lives

05/08/2025

Councils can improve adult social care by embedding digital care technology insight into practice—boosting outcomes, reducing costs, and scaling what works.

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.

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