Local government is at the heart of delivering a modern, digital UK.
To achieve the government’s ambitions, delivering transparent, next-generation public services, boosting productivity, and driving inclusive economic growth, we need a unified approach. In this special episode of Digital Directions - We are diving into the launch of GDS Local, a fundamental shift that extends the power and resources of the Government Digital Service directly to councils.
In this special launch episode, host Lisa Trickey is joined by decision-makers at the very top of the sector:
This isn't just high-level policy talk. We dig into the practical realities of how central and local government can finally \"rewire the state\" together.
1. The 'GDS Local' Offer Minister Murray outlines how the new initiative moves beyond 'top-down' directives. We discuss how councils can access central tools and standards to fix the legacy supplier market and break down data silos.
2. The Gov.uk App Vision Imagine a single app where a resident can check their council tax, report a missed bin, and renew their passport. We discuss the roadmap to integrating local services into a unified national experience.
3. Productivity & AI in Action We look at real-world examples from Liverpool and St Helens, where AI is being used to free up social workers for complex cases, proving that digital transformation is about staff wellbeing as much as efficiency.
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