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TRANSFORMATION

Making payment processes smarter

By Lewis McKenna-Crisp | 07 May 2025

It can be challenging to find the right software to streamline payment processes. Lewis McKenna-Crisp tells The MJ that SmarterPay has the ideal solution for local authorities.

AI

Taking the lead on AI in Bucks

By Sarah Murphy-Brookman | 01 April 2025

Sarah Murphy-Brookman says Buckinghamshire Council is shaping the future of public service with i...

PLACE-MAKING

Planning changes can transform local engagement and democracy

By Mike Saunders | 13 February 2025

Technology is a key enabler with a strong and exciting role to play in catalysing community engag...

Can tech save the sector?

By Malcolm Bennie | 04 February 2025

Malcolm Bennie looks internationally and within the UK for inspirational examples from the new wo...

AI

Councils risk missing out on the transformative potential of AI

By Leo Hanna | 21 January 2025

Central government must recognise the importance of local government in their plans for AI-assist...

TECHNOLOGY

Mapping the future

By Michael Harrell | 16 January 2025

Digital maps are helping cities become smarter, says Michael Harrell.

AI

Fearing to tread but longing to learn

By Paul Marinko | 15 January 2025

A delicate balance between worries over risks and excitement at possibilities is shaping local go...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Maximising the impact of the Government's investment in care technology

By Robert Turnbull | 15 January 2025

The Government's plans for investment in care technology are a good start but we need to address ...

FUTURE FORUM

Future Forum North: Understand what makes an 'awesome' employee experience

By Ann McGauran | 05 December 2024

Local authority leaders need to understand ‘what makes an awesome employee experience’ in their c...

SOCIAL CARE

Digital Innovation: a lifeline for social care  

By Kathryn Smith | 26 November 2024

Successful digital innovation in social care is developing all over the country, but the Governme...

ADULT SOCIAL CARE

Co-production is the key to success

By Georgina Walton | 08 November 2024

Georgina Walton and David Rees look at how the innovative use of co-production at Kent CC is impr...

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