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In Our View, issue 44

As Socitm celebrates its 40th anniversary, this issue of In Our View draws on the experience of four local public service technology leaders, Geoff Connell, Dylan Roberts, Sam Smith and Nadira Hussain. For the main feature they discuss what disrupted and boosted their careers and what advise they give to those moving towards leadership. The magazine, produced for the June 2026 President’s Conference in London, also includes a ‘Personal view’ article from incoming President Yogita Popat, a summary of Socitm’s five digital trends for this year and how the society can help with local government reorganisation.

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In Our View, issue 44

President’s welcome: Let’s support and learn from each other in this time of change Welcome to the magazine and … Read more

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In Our View, issue 43

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In Our View, issue 41 (Focus)

President’s virtual quiz  Mark Lumley started the event by asking questions about Socitm, Christmas and technology through an online … Read more

Socitm In Our View Focus, issue 40

In Our View, issue 40 (Focus)

Vice-president’s welcome: A good forum for warts and praise  You are the membership of Socitm and we work to … Read more

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In Our View, issue 39 (Focus)

President’s welcome: Tell me how Socitm can support your digital journeys This is the third Socitm President’s Conference I’ve … Read more

Socitm In Our View, issue 38

In Our View, issue 38

President’s welcome: Proud of an inspirational year, now let’s strengthen those connections For those of you attending, welcome to … Read more

Socitm In Our View Focus, issue 37

In Our View, issue 37 (Focus)

Past president’s welcome: Thinking about our journeys to better places This is my first trip back to Cardiff since … Read more

Socitm In Our View, issue 36 (Focus)

In Our View, issue 36 (Focus)

Bradford’s digital strategy focuses on connections, kit and skills Bradford is planning to install ducting for internet suppliers to … Read more

Socitm In Our View, issue 35 (Focus)

In Our View, issue 35 (Focus)

Vice-president’s welcome Bring your authentic self to local government leadership The public sector is unique and amazing, the delivery … Read more

Socitm In Our View Focus, issue 34

In Our View, issue 34 (Focus)

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Socitm In Our View Focus, issue 33

In Our View, issue 33 (Focus)

Vice-president’s welcome We owe it to our communities to use data ethically This event is about how we understand … Read more

Socitm In Our View Focus, issue 32

In Our View, issue 32 (Focus)

President’s welcome Croeso, welcome, to the president’s dinner but also welcome to Wales. If I lapse back into Welsh … Read more