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AI
AI Innovation: Shifting from experimentation to transformation in local government
By MJ Correspondent | 29 October 2026
The shortlisted entries from last year's The MJ Awards showcased councils moving beyond pilots to embedding AI into the heart of public service delivery. We look at some of the highlights
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MJ AWARDS
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IMPOWER INDEX
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MJ AWARDS
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MJ AWARDS
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MJ AWARDS
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MJ AWARDS
Stockport's shining star
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Achieving the Rising Star Award at The MJ Awards for her role in helping Stockport meet its carbo...
MJ AWARDS
Cheers all round for Oxfordshire's vision
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The Cheers M’Dears pub room’s win at The MJ Awards gave Oxfordshire CC the chance to shine a ligh...
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