Your at-a-glance guide to Socitm membership
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96% of local authorities unable to balance financial stability and citizen experience in LGR shake-up
New research from Access PaySuite reveals the scale of the balancing act local authority finance leaders face as councils … Read more
Five cyber resilience priorities for local government IT leaders
As public sector technology professionals, we’re operating on the front lines of what is now definitively the fifth battle … Read more
Aidan’s picks: free leadership courses for new managers in local government
Our events calendar is taking a well-earned breather until September. But if you’re a new manager (or about to … Read more
Event roundup: President’s Conference, 9-10 June 2026
JUMP TO SECTION Day one: MHCLG pilots Local Transcribe service | Councils need to fix foundations or see innovation … Read more
Putting AI ethics into practice: practical steps for local government
UK councils are exploring how to use artificial intelligence (AI) in an ethical manner to enhance services, support staff, … Read more
AIÂ and intelligent automation:Â the results of an equality impact assessmentÂ
Artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligence automation (IA) are no longer future technologies for the public sector. They’re already embedded … Read more
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
Shape Socitm in the 2026 annual membership check-in survey
Thank you so much for being a Socitm member. Whether you’re new or have been involved for years, your … Read more
Socitm benchmarking summary 2026
Highlights ICT revenue spend Although ICT is more critical than ever, the benchmark proportion of total organisational revenue spent … Read more
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 at Norfolk County Council: March and April 2026
Norfolk is part of the Devolution Priority Programme (DPP). Putting them on the fast rack to mayoral devolution and … Read more
The grey tsunami coming for local government
Across local public services, leaders are rightly focused on demand, funding and transformation into new models of delivery. Chief … Read more
Newsletter: Nearly time for the clocks to spring forward
With Easter looming, events will pause for the school holiday. But not quite yet. We’ve managed to arrange two … Read more
Newsletter: For all women and girls
Last week our Institute Director took part in an (early) International Women’s Day event in London: Women in tech … Read more
Newsletter: AI guidelines for elected colleagues
New in your resource hub: Guidelines for elected members on the use of AI It’s been developed by Norfolk … Read more
Newsletter: How’re you using your membership?
Whether you’re a new or long-standing member, your insights are critical in helping shape the future of services, events, … Read more
Newsletter: Collaborate, learn, and network
Missed Monday’s publication of the President’s Conference agenda? Browse it now to find bold thinking, practical insights, and space … Read more
