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TRANSFORMATION

How Brent LBC is future-proofing services

What started as a technical improvement to transform payment processes at Brent LBC quickly became a cultural one, providing tools that fit the way staff work, says Shafiq Kazi.

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Local government transformation is often described in terms of platforms, integrations and digital upgrades. Yet its impact is felt most clearly in the day-to-day life of a council office: where officers support residents, finance teams resolve queries and frontline staff navigate complex demands with care.

When change truly matters, technology isn't the headline - people are. It's about creating space, reducing unnecessary pressure and giving staff the confidence and clarity to deliver the services their communities depend on. For years, however, Brent LBC''s payment processes were restricted by tradition, quietly holding us back from reducing effort, removing uncertainty and making paying as stress-free and straightforward as possible.

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