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Expectations for AI in local government are now more realistic
AI

Expectations for AI in local government are now more realistic

By Emma Ockelford | 02 March 2026

Polling shows public confidence in AI remains strong, but as Emma Ockelford notes, there is now a clearer understanding of what it takes to deliver AI at scale, especially in financially and operat...

AI

The Future of local government technology: AI, robotics, and agile platforms

By Vicky Armstrong | 02 March 2026

Vicky Armstrong says low-code platforms allow councils to dramatically reduce risk, shorten time ...

AI

Fixing social care's AI conflicts

By Oliver Bruff | 02 March 2026

Social workers’ use of AI transcription tools can bring important benefits, but current safeguar...

DATA & DIGITAL

Collective working can resolve our communities' biggest issues

By Tony Clements | 11 February 2026

Tony Clements says that in order to meet the needs of citizens, councils need new methods, new wa...

DATA & DIGITAL

Reaping the benefits of collaboration on technology and innovation piece by piece

By Eddie Copeland | 11 February 2026

There is a powerful logic to making intelligent use of data, technology and a wide range of trans...

LEADERSHIP

Tightening your life jacket

By Aidan Rave | 02 February 2026

Aidan Rave considers the importance of sustaining leadership in a time of upheaval.

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 respo...

REORGANISATION

Challenging the LGR wisdom

By Heather Jameson | 15 January 2026

As local government faces the next round of reorganisation, Dorset Council chief Catherine Howe c...

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...

REORGANISATION

Digital thinking must drive reorganisation

By Geoff Connell | 14 January 2026

Geoff Connell says digital, data and technology are critical to the effective design of new unita...

TRANSFORMATION

Civiteq welcomes Marianne Betts as CEO

10 December 2025

Civiteq, the ERP and transformation change specialists for public sector, caps an exciting 2025 w...

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frederica-diamanta

Strategic Director – Housing and Investment

£94,943 – £110,471 + excellent benefits

The City of Lincoln Council is seeking an exceptional housing leader to shape the future of its landlord service. Apply for this job

City of Lincoln Council

Highways and Sustainable Transport Contract Manager

MGA £60,573 - £62,766 per annum

We are seeking an experienced Contract Manager with a passion for highways and sustainable transport. Apply for this job

London Borough of Merton

Assistant Director of Governance, People & Performance (Monitoring Officer)

c.£95,000

Arun District Council is entering one of the most significant and exciting periods in its recent history Apply for this job

Arun District Council

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