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AI: powering the next chapter of UK local government
AI

AI: powering the next chapter of UK local government

By Emma Foy | 19 January 2026

One year on from the national AI Action Plan, Emma Foy says those who move early – and move responsibly – will shape the future of local government service delivery.

AI

Shaping standards for public sector AI

By Professor Jennifer Schooling | 15 January 2026

Local government is under increasing pressure to adopt AI-based tools to improve delivery, but sy...

DIGITAL

Calls for AI ethics and data ethics boards

By Dan Peters | 13 August 2025

Calls have been made for all councils to form artificial intelligence (AI) ethics and data ethics...

ETHICS

We have put up with poor standards for too long

22 July 2024

The new Government approach strikes a different tone, says Graeme McDonald.

SOLACE

Ethics: the personal and the public

By Barry Quirk | 30 September 2015

Barry Quirk says the new code of ethics set out by SOLACE needs to be accepted by all in local go...

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frederica-diamanta

Executive Director of Place and Customer

up to £179,404 per annum

Shape the Future of Essex. Drive climate action. Deliver for our communities. Apply for this job

Essex County Council

Director of Social Work and Social Care

£100,731 to £104,625

You will join a values-driven senior leadership team, providing visible and responsive leadership. Apply for this job

Trafford Council

Senior School Improvement Advisor

£68,811.00 - £72,507.00 + 3 SPA, Grade LIA0, 37 hours, Permanent

An exciting opportunity to drive educational improvement for Children and Young People in Wakefield. Apply for this job

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