Transform council services without the transformation headache
Every FOI request, service inquiry, and complaint represents a real person who needs help – and a staff member … Read more
Socitm launches Digital Trends 2026
Local public service providers use Digital Trends 2026 to shape their conversations and strategies. These trends are not technology … Read more
10 key questions for public sector leaders – Infographic
Public services are operating in an increasingly complex digital environment, where expectations are rising and change is constant. Through … Read more
Roundtable: Improving access to Python & R
On behalf of the LGA, Socitm will be hosting a 2-hour roundtable discussion to explore the provision of data … Read more
Socitm 2025: The year in review
Governance We continue to strengthen the way Socitm is governed As a management team we have made several changes … Read more
Navigating local government reorganisation: Challenges, opportunities & innovation
Watch an insightful session exploring the complex landscape of local authority mergers, featuring guest speaker Pam Duke who brings … Read more
Crossing the Rubicon – Delivering true transformation in public sector IT service management in the Agentic Era
Across UK local government and the NHS, IT and digital leaders are navigating one of the most structurally volatile … Read more
From system sprawl to simplicity and savings: Newcastle City Council's Low-Code approach to consolidation and rationalisation
Across the UK, councils like yours are under pressure to modernise services, reduce operating costs and improve experiences for … Read more
Digital twins (3/3): Practical steps for implementation
“Digital twins are about collecting real world data to create a digital model that replicates the real-world that you … Read more
One Login local government discovery
Key findings Horizonal service integration: One Login is primarily designed for central government’s vertical service model, where each department … Read more
The value of Socitm membership
Local government is evolving faster than ever, and digital leaders need the right tools, insights, and networks to keep … Read more
LGR: Making things happen
In my last blog, I talked about getting your house in order: aligning people, process and technology before the … Read more
Nations and regions news, July 2025
A supplementary edition of nations and regions news, which appears in Socitm’s annual magazine, In Our View, with recent … Read more
