Digital
Councils pay £1m in data breach compensation
More than £1m has been paid out by 39 councils in compensation for data breaches in the past three years.
Council buildings: Deploying the right energy model is crucial
Chris Anton asks if councils are paying the price for passing on post-occupancy building evaluation.
Cyber criminals target councils in tactics shift
A fresh warning for councils to be vigilant against cyber attackers has been issued after a shift in criminal tactics.
Cultivating digital transformation in social care across Essex
A programme of culture change, data harnessing and focusing on the future has enabled thousands to receive digital care services in Essex, says Natasha Corness.
Tackling transformation in East Hants
East Hampshire DC's focus is on making services easily accessible digitally, says Gill Kneller. 'We know this is how the vast majority want to do business with us and we are redesigning processes so they can do that.'
Future Forum: ‘Future is bright’ with AI
The sector has been urged to embrace Artificial Intelligence (AI) and reject ‘scaremongering’ at The MJ's Future Forum today.
Reflections on the West Midlands trailblazer devo deal one year on
Ed Cox sets out his five takeaways from the first year of the West Midlands trailblazer devolution deal.
Cyber attack disruption to last weeks
Leicester City Council expects disruption caused by a recent Cyber attack on the authority to continue until the end of the month.
Online sales tax not priority for London
London Councils has decided it will not prioritise an online sales tax (OST) as part of its lobbying effort.
City council hit by Cyber attack
IT and phone systems at Leicester City Council remain shut down this week following a cyber incident
Harnessing 5G’s transformative potential for future-ready digital infrastructures
Cllr Neil Fawcett sets out why Oxfordshire CC jumped at the chance to lead the joint funding bid for the 5G IR (5G Innovation Regions) programme, for the benefit of local government and beyond.
Lack of AI policies could have 'catastrophic consequences'
More than three out of four UK councils do not have usage policies for artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, according to data obtained using the Freedom of Information Act.
Taking a risk-based approach to the switch to digital
Robert Turnbull of PA Consulting explains why a risk-based approach is key in the UK’s transition to a digital telephone system.
Economic growth with local talent at the fore
With 22,000 civil service jobs moving out of London there are real opportunities for local authorities to work with the Government Property Agency to kickstart economic growth. Alan Whitelaw explains.
Devolution has transformed the way local services work together in London
There has been an explosion of collaboration across the capital, says Alison Griffin. 'Twenty-four years on, we have many examples of joint working that impact our residents.'
Changing lanes
Peter O’Driscoll asks why moving to an open market model for parking is the right choice for councils.
Stockton’s winning digital formula
Stockton BC scooped the digital transformation award at The MJ Awards for its innovative approach to creating quality education, health and care plans. Cllr Lisa Evans reflects on the achievement.
Reaching out to residents
Wiltshire Council set up a reablement service to support its growing older population. Helen Henderson shares insights into what has been learned with other local authorities who face similar demands.
Socitm: Public sector services must primarily become digital
Despite extreme pressures on finances and staffing, public sector services must primarily become digital in everything they do, according to a new report from Socitm.
Tapping into digital and tech for public good
AI is arguably this year’s key technology trend, with generative AI in particular and large language models promising great benefits for the public sector. Ann McGauran reports.