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Michael Burton. Michael Burton has been writing and commenting on local government and the public sector for over 25 years as editor and since 2011 editorial director of The MJ plus its portfolio of associated local government titles including themj.co.uk, LocalGov and Surveyor.. He is the author of The Politics of Public Sector Reform from Thatcher to …
Government urged to ‘empower’ councils as digital plans unveiled
6 days ago · Council bosses have urged the Government to ‘empower’ local authorities after it set out new plans to overhaul digital technology and AI usage in public services. The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology has announced a ‘shake up’ of digital services in a bid to deliver £45bn ...
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Council tax - LocalGov
Nov 19, 2024 · Cash-strapped Thurrock Council has pledged residents will not face a 10% council tax rise – but still needs to confirm how much extra they must pay. Somerset Council is to seek a capitalisation direction and permission to raise council tax …
Reeves to call for consolidation of £354bn council pension funds
Nov 11, 2024 · Image: Fred Duval / Shutterstock.com. Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce plans to encourage more consolidation among the UK's local government pension funds to reduce costs and boost infrastructure investment.
Revolutionising local government customer service | LocalGov
Feb 20, 2023 · After Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the Government’s AI ambitions this week, Russell Goodenough, head of AI for CGI in the UK and Australia, discusses the benefits AI could bring to the UK’s public sector.
Pay - LocalGov
Dec 13, 2024 · The Government has issued a non-statutory Best Value notice to South Cambridgeshire District Council ‘following concerns about its trial of a four-day working week’. Local authority chief executives will receive a 3.5% salary increase backdated to the beginning of April after agreement was ...
Thinking of integrating AI into your council? - LocalGov
Apr 3, 2024 · After Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced the Government’s AI ambitions this week, Russell Goodenough, head of AI for CGI in the UK and Australia, discusses the benefits AI could bring to the UK’s public sector.
Councils invited to bid for nature funding | LocalGov
Oct 2, 2024 · Image: summertimeblues / Shutterstock.com Local authorities across the UK have been invited to apply for grants to improve access to nature and green spaces in urban areas.