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Digital minister: ‘I’m one up from a Luddite – but I am grasping this enthusiastically’

15 June 2022

PublicTechnology met with the recently appointed Heather Wheeler, who reveals that overcoming difficulties with tech has been ‘an absolute joy’ – although she still appears to have some challenges with unfortunate remarks

Great expectations: Government unveils new digital and data strategy
9 June 2022

A new three-year plan sets out ambitious objectives for departments’ use of tech, including a...

Technology vs ideology: what will define the future of government work?
7 June 2022

A recent PublicTechology webinar discussion saw an expert panel examine the major...

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Four tips on using digital effectively within government by former Barack Obama adviser

30 March 2016

The internet has given anyone with access to a computer and web connection a platform to share their skills, interests, and views with the world – and for the world to return the favour. But government is not...

Roundtable: Getting to grips with Cloud

29 March 2016

Public sector ICT experts gathered to discuss the steps required if cloud is to become a firm fixture in Scotland's public sector

Why shared-services partnerships should be entered 'eyes wide open'

22 March 2016

Three London councils are set for an ICT partnership predicted to save £6m a year, but success will require transparency, continual assessment and an exit plan for each authority. Gill Hitchcock reports.

Why council lawyers went for DIY digital development

15 March 2016

Nottinghamshire County Council’s legal team has created its own system for providing digital court bundles, and helped deliver a multimillion-pound package of annual efficiencies in the process. Gill Hitchcock reports.

Tinder CEO Helen Milner on digital inclusion

11 March 2016

The Tinder Foundation chief executive and self-proclaimed “digital evangelist” Helen Milner tells on how digital inclusion efforts can help people access public services online.

How mobile technology can help join up health and social care systems

11 March 2016

The National Clinical Strategy for Scotland is the latest strategy to outline a key role for digital technology in delivering health care.

Why Welsh councils must kick-start digital services

3 March 2016

A review of digitalisation in Welsh local government calls for leadership, collaboration and a tight timetable to bring councils up-to-date. Gill Hitchcock reports.

Interview: Bexley Council's ICT chief on how a new managed services contract will save £9m but maintain core infrastructure

29 February 2016

Big savings and business continuity are key to the London Borough of Bexley’s new technology agreement. Gill Hitchcock talks to the council’s ICT chief Graham Ward.

Councils and citizens both stand to gain from 'inclusive' IT

24 February 2016

With almost two-thirds of over-75s offline, Gill Hitchcock looks into why councils must put accessibility and channel choice at the heart of IT development

How technology can save council libraries

22 February 2016

While councils contemplate library cuts, Gill Hitchcock finds out how Peterborough has used an integrated system to save £305,000 and keep its 10 libraries open

Sprint 16: Six things we learnt about the future of government digital

12 February 2016

Rolling out text alerts, sorting out "crap" government IT, cleaning up data, and trying to recruit skilled people when the money's tight — there's plenty going on in the world of government digital, as Matt Foster found at the Government Digital Service's annual gathering.

Harnessing the private sector to bridge the digital divide

10 February 2016

Bridging the digital divide can transform and empower people and help boost economic growth according to a new study.

Universal Credit: will a full flowering ever see the light of day?

8 February 2016

Why watchdogs are warning that councils need more time and information to make digital delivery of Universal Credit a success.

Digital rooftops: how Camden Council is building connectivity

27 January 2016

Ahead of his speech at the Socitm Spring Conference, Councillor Theo Blackwell explains Camden's blue sky approach to improving access.

European rules 'must not be allowed to stifle internet of things'

7 January 2016

Understanding the potential of the new, connected environment is essential, say digital technology experts.

Bringing joined up youth services to life in Southend

17 December 2015

Gareth Richards explains how the ability to share information more simply is delivering dramatic time savings for youth services teams in Southend and helping staff to make more informed decisions.

GDS chief Stephen Foreshew-Cain on digital challenges in 2016

16 December 2015

We catch up with Government Digital Service executive director Stephen Foreshew-Cain about the issues facing his organisation in 2016.

Running your digital project - tips from MOJ Digital

15 December 2015

What lessons can local authorities learn from the Ministry of Justice's digital unit in running digital projects? Martin Oliver explains.

Lessons for a small council: How Clackmannanshire Council procured a new finance system

10 December 2015

How easy is it for a very small council to implement transformation through technology? John Munro, ICT manager at Clackmannanshire Council talks to ...

Q&A: Claudette Jones

8 December 2015

We catch up with the chief information officer at City of Edinburgh Council about the challenges she expects to face in 2016.

Using lessons from Government Digital Service to the Greater London Authority

4 December 2015

Natalie Taylor, senior manager for digital transformation at the Greater London Authority describes how she has applied learning from the Government Digital Service to build a new website.

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