In my last blog I presented the findings from our 2025 annual membership check-in survey. We’re grateful to everyone … Read more about 2025 annual Socitm membership check-in survey: what we did (and what’s next)
Between May and June 2025, you might remember being invited to complete our annual membership check-in survey. The goal? … Read more about 2025 annual Socitm membership check-in survey: what you told us
FAO: Chancellor Rachel ReevesFrom: Sam Smith, Institute Director, Socitm As councils prepare for another tough budget cycle it’s clear … Read more about Digital isn’t a cost burden, it’s how local government fixes the foundations
I’ve just looked back at when I joined the Socitm mentoring programme and was shocked that it was over … Read more about Mentoring in the public sector – it worked for me
Local government stands at a crossroads. We’re living through what might be the biggest transformation local government has seen … Read more about Devolution and local government reorganisation – the biggest shake up the sector has seen for 50 years?
Image source: NCSC Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t coming, it’s already here. From frontline services to back-office operations, public sector … Read more about Shadow AI in the public sector: innovation without oversight?
Cyber security threats don’t just target big corporations. They strike local authorities, schools, and any organisation managing sensitive data. … Read more about Payroll cyber incident: a roadmap of stronger security for your help desk and systems
Socitm’s Top Talent course lets you explore how you work with colleagues then apply this to creating and delivering … Read more about Top Talent: training with a target
Ben Marston talks with Socitm’s director of engagement, David Ogden, on maximising Socitm’s Leadership Academy. As newly promoted Director … Read more about Maximising Socitm’s Leadership Academy – an interview with Ben Marston
In my last blog, I talked about getting your house in order: aligning people, process and technology before the … Read more about LGR: Making things happen
One month in and full steam ahead! It’s hard to believe that President’s Conference was only a month ago … Read more about Reflections from the Socitm Presidency
The message from the frontline is clear: local government is hurtling into transformation without a map, a shared plan, … Read more about LGR: Get your house in order or risk paying the price
When I sat down with Carol Williams to reflect on her year as President of Socitm, I knew we’d … Read more about Carol Williams on leading Socitm and local government change
Guest post from our friends and colleagues at Impera Analytics: They love to reflect not only on organisational milestones … Read more about Impera Analytics: turning data into decisions that matter
In this blog post I’ll be looking back over the last 2 years. I am going to share my … Read more about LGR North Yorkshire Council. If I knew then, what I know now
Technology offers an opportunity to transform public services for the better. From registering to vote, to data solutions for … Read more about Discussion: Local government reorganisation and devolution
Here’s how to find your confidence Thinking about a career in public sector IT? It’s a field with lots … Read more about Women in tech, considering a career in public sector IT?
James Ailward, head of IT operations (CTO) for Dorset Council, found contrasting results when he ran Socitm’s benchmarking and … Read more about Socitm benchmarking survey exposed need for transformation support – Dorset Council
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Maintaining a contract registry under the Procurement Act 2023 and Local Government Transparency Code is a familiar statutory requirement. … Read more about Turning your statutory contract registry into a tool for financial control
Reinventing service management for an era of financial pressure, organisational change and agentic AI Local government is approaching a … Read more about The intelligent council: Beyond tickets, beyond silos, beyond the status quo
Digital leaders are usually confident they understand their organisation’s technology estate. Yet many councils rely on unofficial tools, spreadsheets … Read more about Shadow systems: what unofficial tools reveal about your organisation
Your residents are already asking AI about your services. They’re pasting council letters into ChatGPT and asking what they … Read more about Your next service user may be an agent
At a glance Two serious security flaws have been found in PHP software used by many websites and online … Read more about PHP2Shell: What local government needs to know and do
