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GDS Local: A digital transformation partnership for the future
TRANSFORMATION

GDS Local: A digital transformation partnership for the future

By Ian Murray | 22 November 2025

For too long the Government Digital Service (GDS) hasn't played the role it should for local government, says minister for digital government Ian Murray. He explains how the launch of GDS Local wil...

AI

From FOMO to focused

By Andrew Walker | 17 November 2025

Councils need clear, structured AI strategies. To get it right, forget hype or hesitation, say Ro...

AI

Blueprint for AI success

By James Arrowsmith | 14 November 2025

From efficiency to excellence: James Arrowsmith and Anja Beriro guide councils in how to leverage...

REORGANISATION

Reorganisation: The next chapter in Surrey

By Ann McGauran | 13 November 2025

As Surrey prepares for unitarisation county council leader Tim Oliver tells Ann McGauran politics...

PROCUREMENT

Care businesses in three regions 'extract' more than £250m in profits

By Ann McGauran | 12 November 2025

Private companies providing care services have taken more than £250m in profits in just three reg...

PROCUREMENT

Social care reform: Stopping profit extraction in services

By Rosie Maguire | 12 November 2025

Introducing a major report on UK social care, Rosie Maguire highlights how fairer commissioning a...

REORGANISATION

Navigating procurement complexity during reorganisation

By Martin Ford | 11 November 2025

Crucial to making a success of local government reorganisation is the management of myriad contra...

PROCUREMENT

Procurement – from back office to boardroom

By Tarryn Kerr | 23 October 2025

Tarryn Kerr looks at the importance of taking a strategic approach to procurement.

PROCUREMENT

Navigating the new procurement landscape

By Jonathan Werran | 16 October 2025

A Localis study puts forward a series of recommendations on how councils can make the most of the...

FINANCE

The Welsh Way: Reimagining local government through social partnership

By Cllr Jane Gebbie | 14 October 2025

As the UK and Welsh budgets are debated, Cllr Jane Gebbie says a social partnership mindset can h...

PROCUREMENT

Unlocking value with third party spend product

By Jane Clayson – Local Government Commercialisation Projects Director at Newtrality | 16 September 2025

Discover the power of Newtrality’s proven, innovative third party spend offer, designed to empowe...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Corporate Services

£100,000 plus excellent pension scheme

We are a forward-looking organisation that genuinely wants to live our new values of People, Pride, Performance and Progress. Apply for this job

St Leger Homes

Transformation and Innovation Manager

£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council

Transformation and Innovation Manager

£51,356- £55,539

Do you thrive in a dynamic and innovative environment? Apply for this job

North Yorkshire Council