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
Reflections from the Socitm Presidency
One month in and full steam ahead! It’s hard to believe that President’s Conference was only a month ago … Read more
Maximising social value in procurement: A practical workshop for public sector buyers
Join Socitm, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), and the Social Value Engine (SVE) for a 90-minute virtual workshop designed … Read more
Event roundup: President’s Conference, 10-11 June 2025
Celebrating hard work, our sector and our community What an honour it is to be standing here as your … Read more
LGR: Get your house in order or risk paying the price
The message from the frontline is clear: local government is hurtling into transformation without a map, a shared plan, … Read more
Carol Williams on leading Socitm and local government change
When I sat down with Carol Williams to reflect on her year as President of Socitm, I knew we’d … Read more
In Our View, issue 43
President’s welcome: Explore beyond borders to find the best insights Welcome to In Our View magazine and for those … Read more
LGR North Yorkshire Council. If I knew then, what I know now
In this blog post I’ll be looking back over the last 2 years. I am going to share my … Read more
Using WeChange.AI to increase technology utilisation – Folkestone and Hythe District Council
Steve Weakley, digital and ICT manager, and Andrina Smith, chief officer, people and customer services for Folkestone and Hythe … Read more
Local government reorganisation: Socitm, your independent partner
Empowering councils to drive their own success in Data, Digital and Technology (DDaT). The UK’s local government reorganisation and … Read more
Event roundup: Socitm Midlands local meeting, Birmingham, 7 April 2025
This post covers the Midlands local meeting, held in Birmingham on 7 April. Featured image: Regency Wharf, Birmingham. Source: … Read more
Procurement and social value: Supplier and local authority perspectives
Background Defining social value Social value is what is added to a contract above and beyond the standard requirements. … Read more
Women in tech, considering a career in public sector IT?
Here’s how to find your confidence Thinking about a career in public sector IT? It’s a field with lots … Read more
