Digital
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.
London Councils cools on online sales tax
London Councils has distanced itself from support for an online sales tax (OST).
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.
Councils disrupted after cyber attack
Three Kent authorities are investigating after online services were disrupted in an suspected hacking attack.
NAO issues wake-up call
The National Audit Office (NAO) chief’s warnings to Whitehall over governance are a wake-up call for councils too, the watchdog’s executive director Abdool Kara has said.
Radical overhaul required to drag us into the 21st century
From central government and the NHS, to police, prisons and local government: the ‘state of the state’ is dire, says Heather Jameson. 'There are few quick fixes, but propping up the status quo is not an option.'
Analogue phone switch-off set to costs London boroughs at least £31 million
An expert has warned of the soaring costs to London boroughs caused by the phasing out of the analogue phone system.
Bristol in £25m contract with scandal-hit IT firm
Bristol City Council has been revealed to have an IT contract worth £25m with scandal-hit firm Fujitsu.
Fears over digital switchover costs
Councils face multi-million pound bills as a result of the digital switchover of the telephone system.
Alarm sounded on cyber threat to local elections
Ministers have written to councils to warn of attempted foreign interference in next year’s elections.