Stockport’s take on digital transformation, with its Digital by Design programme, is an in-house approach allowing the council to redesign its online services based on real user feedback and analytics, writes Pam Smith.
Adur and Worthing Councils are pushing ahead with a radical digital agenda – even though it could lead to their eventual demise. Alex Bailey explains.
For the first time Hertfordshire CC is in a position to see a complete picture of the county’s growth over the next 20 years. Cllr Derrick Ashley explains.
In the wake of the shocking sexual exploitation cases in Newcastle, Heather Jameson talks to Pat Ritchie, the council's chief executive, about the challenges of working effectively with police, supporting victims and preventing future crimes.
Tony Goldson explains how a highly successful Dutch care model – Buurtzorg – could revolutionise the British system.
At St Helens on Merseyside, health and local government are working together to create an accountable care organisation to ease pressure on care and health services. Heather Jameson reports.
As the UK prepares to leave the EU, Core Cities chair Cllr Judith Blake tells Heather Jameson what cities have to offer on the economy, democracy and devolution in a post-Brexit world.
As more authorities look to opt out of the national transfer scheme for young asylum seekers, Cllr Ivan Ould explains why Leicestershire CC made the controversial decision in October.
Writing better letters can help build stronger relationships with residents and boost income. Hannah Moffatt sets out three tips for councils can use to make their communications more effective.
What is the role of the state? Alex Bailey explains how Adur and Worthing councils are creating platforms upon which communities can build happy, healthy, prosperous and connected places.
Lambeth LBC is one of the only parts of the country to have brought about a reduction in childhood obesity in the past seven years. Jim Dickson explains how the borough's whole systems approach to obesity is showing results.
