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A few things for you today
- Get the data you need on us this year. Started using your 1 complimentary benchmarking module yet?
- It’s annual survey time. Your answers really do help you and us: Your annual membership check-up
- This data science YouTube playlist from CDPS is not just for Wales.
- Next Wednesday’s webinar is about AI: Bringing AI to life: Art of the possible
- Nominate someone or something (from 10 categories) for a 2025 Socitm award. See something that’s perfect for someone you know? Tell them or nominate them yourself. We need them in by Fri-23-May.
It’s easy and quick to do: the form only has 3 questions.
Take care. I hope you can have a great weekend.
Best wishes,
Alex.
Your strategic DDaT support partner
Local government reorganisation – get help, not a hefty bill.
Ready to build smarter local public services?
Whether you’re at the start of your reform journey or managing complex transitions, you’ll create a lasting impact by working with Socitm as your independent DDaT partner.
In Your Membership: Resource Hub
AI@Socitm
Get to know and use AI. Find practical help, skills, and a deeper understanding of applying AI responsibly.
New from the LGA: Responsibly buying AI – How to build equality and data protection into your AI commissioning and procurement processes.
- Wed-21-May | 13:00 to 14:00 | Bringing AI to life: Art of the possible
- Fri-23-May | 13:00 to 14:00 | Unlock the potential of your technology with WeChange.AI
- Wed-9-Jul | 13:00 to 14:00 | AI in the public sector: real-world applications for transformation
- Wed-16-Jul | 13:00 to 14:00 | 15 minutes saved, every hour: Reimagining public sector service desks with AI
What works?
Filter and find relevant case studies for what you’re doing or where you are. Is yours missing? Let us know and send it over.
Cyber@Socitm
Get and stay secure. Find and join your local WARP.
With cyber attacks still in the news, double check your answers to 10 key cyber security questions.
- Fri-30-May | 11:00 to 11:45 | The hidden costs of not simulating attacks
You might have missed…
Watch: The female brain
For ease of viewing, the recordings are divided into easy to navigate chapters, with subtitles and transcript available via the video player toolbar.
You will need a user account on socitm.net to access member-only resources. Let us know if need any support.
Membership extras
Place Insight: membership add on
Place Insight blends data into a single, simple-to-use platform. 56 datasets give you a multi-layered view of social progress where you are.
Your members-only offer
Gain cost-effective access to Place Insight as an add-on to your membership.
To find out more contact Head of operations Poppy Brummell.
WeChange.AI
You’ve only got a member-only rate for WeChange.AI till 30 June.
Lots of us don’t use software to its full potential. WeChange offers tailored strategies to get the most out of services we use daily.Read more about it and join them on Friday 23 May with any and all questions.
Accessibility and inclusion
Check your website’s Silktide Accessibility Score
Log in to find your personalised monthly report and advice by clicking the ‘Check your website’s accessibility score’ tile.
Listen to episode 1 of Silktide’s new accessibility podcast The Outer Circle, their first guest is Ben Tillyer, Head of Digital Accessibility at the University of Oxford.
How’s your Digital Accessibility Maturity?
The DAMA is a comprehensive self-assessment. Hassell lnclusion send your score plus a report with next steps for how to improve your current position.
Thu-22-May | 16:00 to 17:00 | Accessibility nightmares: from digital disaster to inclusive triumph
In your membership: Courses
Leadership
Empowering Women
- Taunton |Tue-1 to Wed-2-Jul and Fri-3-Oct | 3 points
- Huntingdon | Thu-18 to Fri-19-Sep and Thu-20-Oct | 3 points
Place-based Leadership
- Birmingham | Mon-27 and Tue-28-Oct | 4 points
Top Talent
- Glasgow | Wed-25 to Thu-26-Jun and Thu-28 to Fri-29 Aug | 4 points
- Cardiff |Tues-9 to Wed-10-Sep and Mon-13 to Tue-14-Oct | 4 points
Core skills
- Tue-17-Jun | 09:30 to 12:30 | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | 1 point
- Fri-4 and Wed-16-Jul | 09:30 to 12:30 | Managing and motivating hybrid teams | 1 point
- Tues-8 and 22-Jul | 09:30 to 12:30 | How to be an effective coach | 1 point
Registering for training
Read your guide to using training points. Log in for the current number of available points. Don’t have enough or you’ve run out? Let us know.
Things happen. If you can’t make the date of your training course let us know ASAP and we’ll get you onto the next suitable one available. And your training points will transfer with you.
Please note: non-attendance without letting us know will mean training points getting deducted from your organisation’s annual total.
The £ Geospatial Leadership Certificate (GLC) is designed for you and your organisation by ConsultingWhere.
Once enrolled you’ll be assigned a tutor who will contact you for extra information about you, your organisation and what you wish to get most from the course
Register your interest and let them know we sent you. Pick ‘Socitm’ in the ‘How did you hear about the GLC’ drop down list 🙂 Thanks so much.
Free training with Microsoft
Get the knowledge and confidence you need to lead a change delivery
- Mon-16 and Tue-17-Jun | 09:00 to 16:30 | Change Agent | 0 points
This free course is a collaboration between Microsoft and Socitm. You do not need to be a Socitm member to attend this course.
Better data improves everything
For 2025 only: complimentary use of 1 benchmarking module
Choose from: cost, delivery, performance or user skills.
IFollowing significant organisational upheaval (merging 6 councils into 1) we were looking for assurances that services continued to be effective. and for help understanding any improvements we might want to make as a merged council.
James Ailward, Head of IT Operations/CTO for Dorset Council
Events
Member-only meetings
- Thu-22-May Meeting for Yorkshire and Humber in Leeds LS1 2HQ
- Fri-23-May Unlock the potential of your technology with WeChange.AI
- Thu-29-May Members’ Connection Hour
- Fri-30-May Meeting for Scotland on Teams
- Tue-10 and Wed-11-Jun President’s Conference 2025 in Birmingham
- Tue-14-Oct Socitm in Wales in Cardiff
Free webinars and meetings hosted by Socitm
Next: Wed-21-May Bringing AI to life: Art of the possible
Get a step-by-step approach to AI adoption. It'll be brought to life by showing you examples of AI in action - solving the challenges you face daily. Then take away an easy actionable take away to get you started.
- Wed-9-Jul AI in the public sector: Real-world applications for transformation
- Wed-16-Jul 15mins saved, every hour: reimagining public sector service desks with AI
Missed one? Recordings of Socitm webinars are available in the Resource hub.
Fill up your notebook/notes app with ideas, contacts and things to do.
Everything will wrapped by Socitm’s members’ community to create the best mix of presentations and people in a collaborative and relaxed atmosphere.
Celebrating success with Socitm Awards
We’re extremely proud to celebrate your success in what has been an incredibly challenging year. There’s lots to shout about with so much achieved by so many. Nominate yourself or someone you know.
Events hosted by partners
- Thu-22-May GeoPlace Annual Conference [London] If you’re coming to this one do not miss our Digital Trends roundtable.
- Thu-22-May | 10:00 to 11:00 | Why are organisations still on Windows 10?
- Thu-22 and Fri-23-May Local Government Partnership Network North 2025 [Manchester] Chaired by Socitm President Carol Williams
- Wed-28-May | 11:00 to 12:00 | Canon Public Printing Webinar
- Fri-30-May | 11:00 to 11:45 | The hidden costs of not simulating attacks
- Wed-4-Jun
- 10:00 to 12:00 | Microsoft Innovation and Collaboration Forum
- 13:00 to 15:00 | Dolenni Digidol: Demystifying AI for public service leaders [Wrexham]
- Wed-25 to Fri-27-Jun | Smart Places and Smart Communities 2025
- Thu-26-Jun CIVILAB Conference 2025: Connected Communities [Derby] Keynote speaker is VP Yogita Popat [Barnet Council]
The connectivity revolution
Watch: The connectivity revolution in the public sector
Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Pangea and TalkTalk Business looked at how you can best use technology to enhance public safety, boost productivity, and improve service user experiences. Topics covered include:
- Software-defined networking.
- Alternative networks: IoT devices for efficiency and innovation.
- Creating ‘smart spaces’ for communities.
Digital Space joins Socitm
Digital Space writes: we’re delighted to announce that we’ve joined Socitm as a partner, strengthening our commitment to supporting public sector digital transformation.
As a trusted technology partner to organisations across health, local government and beyond, we deliver secure, agile connectivity, cloud, and managed services that help modernise critical infrastructure and improve citizen outcomes.
By joining Socitm, we’re excited to collaborate, share insights, and support members in overcoming digital challenges with sustainable, innovative solutions.
We look forward to engaging with the Socitm community and working together to shape smarter, more connected public services.
Let’s build the future of public sector IT together.
Thank you for reading (or scrolling) this far! Just one more thing…
Thank you for reading (or scrolling) this far! Just one more thing…
Belbin’s Building Intergenerational Teams webinar.
This is for all us. We’re all in intergenerational teams and it’s something that not just HR needs to be looking at and thinking about. It’s all of us