Transformation

By William Eichler | August 21, 2017

Local government reforms undermined by ‘depressing’ lack of female representation, report finds

Council chiefs say progress in achieving gender balance in local government should be made at a ‘faster pace’ after think tank warns of a lack of women in top jobs.

Five councils to combine adoption services

By William Eichler | August 18, 2017

Five local authorities have announced they are combining their adoption services in order to support a regional approach to adoption.

Northern Ireland council leaders call for local government reform

By William Eichler | August 18, 2017

Council leaders in Northern Ireland have called for an ‘urgent’ review of legislation required to complete local government reform.

Public health teams urged to join ‘design thinking’ programme

By Laura Sharman | August 17, 2017

Forward thinking councils are being urged to apply for the Design in the Public Sector programme to help tackle public health challenges.

Khan sets out new planning rules to boost affordable housing

Council saves thousands by removing pay and display machines

Council installs security measures to stop ‘unauthorised incursions’ on land

New management for Tudor house could save council £1m a year

Satisfaction with local services ‘highest’ in six years, survey reveals

Voting open for best council-run scheme

Partner Zone

BT and See.Sense light the way for safe cycling in Manchester

BT has announced the launch of a new project with See.Sense to provide sensor-enabled and connected bike lights to up to 180 cyclists across Manchester as part of CityVerve, the UK’s smart city demonstrator.
Teenagers, technology and tech literacy

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

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

Being connected and connecting almost anything were key themes of the recent BT Innovation Week, held at Adastral Park in June.
Digital transformation is like a box of chocolates

Phil Brunkard reports on digital transformation from the launch of the HouseMark Digital Transformation Programme at the BT Tower.
Digital: Less talk more action

Phil Brunkard explains why taking bold decisions to drive the digital agenda does not need to be as scary as it sounds.
The danger of digital exclusion

Phil Brunkard reports from the recent 'Smart Essex' event, examining how services can move online without leaving anyone behind.

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