2025 Annual Report
A year of transformation and purpose – president’s introduction Welcome to this year’s annual report. The last 12 months … Read more
LGR: contracts, data and cyber risks
This publication has been produced with the support of Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Introduction Local government reorganisation (LGR) represents … Read more
Ways of working (3/4): Leadership styles and implications for CDIOs
The choice of DDaT operating model has profound implications for leadership style. Each model places different demands on leaders, requires different … Read more
Ways of working (2/4): Place-based multi-organisation approach
The future model of local public services The future of local public services is increasingly shaped by the need … Read more
Ways of working (1/4): DDaT operating models
This guide provides a practical, structured guidance to help CDIOs: The value of this guide lies not in prescribing … Read more
Local government digital and technology priorities
This publication has been produced with the support of HSO Introduction: What challenges is local government facing in 2026? Local government in … Read more
Guidelines for elected members on the use of artificial intelligence (AI)
Introduction These guidelines on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) have been created to support elected members in utilising … Read more
Maximising social value in procurement: Measurement and evaluation for buyers
This publication has been produced with the support of Government Commercial Agency (GCA) Introduction In December 2025, Socitm, the … Read more
Public Sector Digital Trends 2026: Executive summary
Public services across the UK are at a turning point. Demand continues to rise while capacity, skills and funding … Read more
