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Local authority deploys satellite imagery and automation software
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Local authority implements Ami program
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Mobile firms accused of ‘marking their own homework’ on coverage stats
LGA urges government to ensure Ofcom can independently verify network coverage
Leeds seeks partner to build ‘community cloud’ for use across public sector
Local authority is working with NHS bodies to construct shared infrastructure
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Bury to grow online public service directory
North west town looks to increase scope of web platform to include sections on the NHS and carers
EXCL: Councils across UK in race to update four in 10 PCs as Windows 7 death knell nears
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Nesta launches fund to stimulate ‘everyday democracy’
Innovation charity to award grants to projects that can combat fake news and promote transparency
Guernsey doctors to offer digital medical certificates
Patients will be able to present electronic forms to employers and government agencies
Worcestershire seeks IT and digital chief
County council recruiting for leader to deliver ‘innovative solutions within a reducing budget’
Manchester City Council seeks £100k director of IT
Post comes with remit to spearhead tech transformation and manage £55m planned investment
Wolverhampton councillors approve paperless meetings
Local authority to use app across the board in bid to save money, decrease environmental impact and improve members’ IT skills
Council collaboration catches on
Georgina Maratheftis of techUK runs through a busy and productive month of partnerships for the local authority digital and technology sector
Powys gets £1m backing for digital transformation
County council gets Welsh Government funding to implement tech
Manchester calls Uber in for talks
Following TfL’s decision to uphold revoked licence, authority is reported to be considering whether taxi app should continue to operate in the city
Durham shops for £10m fibre network
County council publishes three-lot framework tender
Citizens Advice warns telecoms firms on vulnerability of rural citizens
Scottish body urges broadband providers to offer increased support to those in rural areas