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Councils are increasingly adopting AI-based solutions to improve services. LocalGov Assistant editor Izzy Lepone has collected 10 innovative case studies.

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Head of Transformation and Change

£69,210 - £77,728

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Head of Business Growth and Innovation

£69,210 - £77,728

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Director of Transport

£100,088 – £110,736

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority was established as a new organisation in early 2024. Northallerton, North Yorkshire

Recuriter: York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority

Portable Antiquities Scheme Intern

£24790 - £24790

About Us This is an exciting time to join the Oxfordshire Museum Service as we continue to develop service structure, and enhance access to our collections and services. Our collection totals 112,000 objects from the palaeolithic era to contemporary coll Witney

Recuriter: Oxfordshire County Council

Desktop Support Engineer

£34203 - £37067

As a Desktop Support Engineer, you’ll be a key part of our frontline IT support team, ensuring that staff across the council have the tools and assistance they need to work efficiently and effectively. Your work will directly support vital public servic One Angel Square

Recuriter: West Northamptonshire Council