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CYBER SECURITY
Getting ready for 'game-changer' Cyber Security Act: Five steps for councils
By Peter Jones | 26 May 2026
Peter Jones identifies key steps for boards to deliver their action plans and enhanced security practices, to ensure compliance with the Cyber Security Act.
FINANCE
Funding the future: Local government finances, reform and resilience
By Michael Burton | 11 May 2026
Against the backdrop of mounting fiscal pressures, more exceptional financial support requests an...
AI
Building public trust in any new uses of AI technology is crucial
By Jon Rowney | 06 May 2026
There is a real risk that AI technology becomes something done to people, rather than with them, ...
PLACE-MAKING
From market town to modern destination: Barnsley's bold rebirth
By Matt O'Neill | 08 April 2026
Barnsley's transformation model offers a quiet reminder that resilience in town centres comes fro...
SOCIAL CARE
Beyond the safety net: Embedding prevention at the core of social care reform
By Tom Stannard | 20 March 2026
If we are serious about building sustainable public services and improving outcomes for our commu...
TRANSFORMATION
How to tackle the challenges of 2026
By Paul Marinko | 11 March 2026
Local government has entered a time of unprecedented change despite continuing to face particular...
AI
Expectations for AI in local government are now more realistic
By Emma Ockelford | 02 March 2026
Polling shows public confidence in AI remains strong, but as Emma Ockelford notes, there is now a...
AI
The Future of local government technology: AI, robotics, and agile platforms
By Vicky Armstrong | 02 March 2026
Vicky Armstrong says low-code platforms allow councils to dramatically reduce risk, shorten time ...
AI
Fixing social care's AI conflicts
By Oliver Bruff | 02 March 2026
Social workers’ use of AI transcription tools can bring important benefits, but current safeguar...
DATA & DIGITAL
Collective working can resolve our communities' biggest issues
By Tony Clements | 11 February 2026
Tony Clements says that in order to meet the needs of citizens, councils need new methods, new wa...
DATA & DIGITAL
Reaping the benefits of collaboration on technology and innovation piece by piece
By Eddie Copeland | 11 February 2026
There is a powerful logic to making intelligent use of data, technology and a wide range of trans...
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