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Teenagers, technology and tech literacy 13/07/2017 In a new blog piece, Phil Brunkard explores how the power of technology can build an inclusive world.
It’s good to think and be inspired about innovation 13/07/2017 I ventured out to Adastral Park in Suffolk last week for BT’s annual Innovation Week.
Connected everything – lamp posts, mousetraps, and even the brain 13/07/2017 Being connected and connecting almost anything were key themes of the recent BT Innovation Week, held at Adastral Park in June.
The danger of digital exclusion 22/03/2017 Phil Brunkard reports from the recent 'Smart Essex' event, examining how services can move online without leaving anyone behind.
Does local government need chief digital officers? 22/03/2017 Phil Brunkard explains why every local authority should create a chief digital officer-type role.

Analysis

Is immigration making the UK an ‘island of strangers’?

LocalGov editor William Eichler spoke to Belong CEO Kelly Fowler to discuss immigration, social cohesion, and whether the UK was an ‘island of strangers’.

Opinion

Reform UK: What Britain’s fastest rising party stands for

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is gaining greater political influence and visibility in local government. But what does the party stand for?

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New Products

New remotely lockable cabinet will help manage medication for people with mental health issues

UK-first tool developed by Bluesky scores areas green credentials to aid urban planners

New partnership drives improved air quality and healthier homes in social housing

ShuttleID launches 90-day free trial for local authorities

New steps to keep tenants safe

Invision360 secures Innovate UK smart grant for VITA EHCP generator

New technology to revolutionise air quality monitoring

Case Studies

Spennymoor Market Place and Consett Middle Street revitalised using Thorn Lighting’s Thor Lanterns and Customisable Gobo Projectors

Acrospire Partners with Bath & North East Somerset Council to Illuminate Historic Film Location with LED Upgrade

Believ to install 22 charge points across Redcar and Cleveland

Acrospire Enhances Harlington Underpass with Energy-Saving Vandal-Resistant Lighting

Croydon Council selects integrated corporate GIS to improve efficiencies

Bath & North East Somerset Council Shines Light on Heritage Preservation with Acrospire's LED Upgrade

Airtech Improves Indoor Air Quality and Tackles Mould for Mid-Devon Social Housing Resident

Company Anouncements

Believ excels in environmental responsibility and worker satisfaction in B Corp certification

Matrix Workforce Management Solutions Appoints Andrew Curry as Client Engagement Director for Health and Social Care

Stepping up to help disabled social housing tenants

Envirobed® CD534: The benchmark for bedding mortars since 2005

Vent-Axia Supports Global Recycling Day 2025

Vent-Axia Publishes Free eBook to Help Social Housing Landlords Navigate Awaab’s Law

Unlock Awaab’s Law compliance with audits

Supporting Solutions Worker

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The Supporting Solutions Service offers intensive interventions to children and young people who are at risk of coming into the care of the local auth Durham