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Analysis

LocalGov to partner with LATCo Conference 2026

LocalGov confirmed as the official media partner for the LATCo Conference & Exhibition 2026, supporting the event in highlighting innovation and best practice.

Opinion

AI’s role in keeping citizen services human-centric

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.

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New Products

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New steps to keep tenants safe

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Case Studies

Acrospire Delivers Retrofit Lighting for Newbridge’s Joe Calzaghe Footbridge

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Believ to install 22 charge points across Redcar and Cleveland

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Croydon Council selects integrated corporate GIS to improve efficiencies

Company Anouncements

CU Phosco Becomes Sustaining Member of DarkSky UK to Champion Better Night-Time Lighting

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Adaptations teams’ opportunity to optimise value

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