EV Fleets/Charging
Dundee
EV-friendly cities
Dundee City Council's Fraser Crichton shares his work to transform the council fleet to electric, as well as help make Dundee one of the UK's leading EV-friendly cities
AI
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How are teachers using AI?
New research suggests that the majority of teachers are not using artificial intelligence tools professionally. So what needs to happen to ensure AI is harnessed in the right way for the education sector?
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The state of air quality in the UK
Air pollution poses a significant threat to public health across the country. This article explores how poor air quality is monitored and the steps being taken to drive meaningful change

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Cybersecurity
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Cyber security underpins everything we want to do
In January, Socitm published its Public Sector Digital Trends report for 2025. The Institute team undertake months of research to create 'trends' rather than predictions. 'Trends' are about enduring change -- those digital impacts and technology developments that will, over time, have a lasting effect, Carol Williams explains
Procurement
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G-Cloud 14
G-Cloud 14 offers public sector organisations access to cover 46,000 cloud services from more than 4,000 suppliers. This latest iteration simplifies procurement, providing flexible and cost-effective cloud solutions across hosting, software, and support categories. It promotes innovation, transparency, and efficiency, with a focus on small- and medium-sized enterprises, making it easier for organisations to access scalable services at competitive rates.
Procurement
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The benefits of cloud computing for the UK public sector
As public sector organisations face increasing pressure to modernise, cloud computing is playing a crucial role in their digital transformation. This article explores the key benefits of cloud adoption and real-world examples of its impact across the UK
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The digital landline switchover: what it means and how to prepare
The switch from traditional landlines to digital phone services is a major shift - one that could leave vulnerable individuals without vital connections. Elizabeth Andersen, CEO of Digital Poverty Alliance, explores the risks, the gaps in awareness, and what local authorities and communities can do now to ensure no one is left behind ahead of the 2027 switchover.
Digital
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Norfolk County Council: innovation in the public sector
Norfolk County Council is leading the way in digital innovation, tackling connectivity challenges in rural areas with creative solutions. By using bin lorries to map real mobile signal coverage, the council is ensuring better data-driven decision-making for residents, businesses, and service providers. Kurt Frary, head of IT & chief technology officer, shares how this pioneering approach is setting a national benchmark for smarter public services
Digital
Manchester
Manchester City Council: a human-first digital future
Once the birthplace of the industrial revolution, Manchester's rich legacy of innovation has been preserved by a thriving digital ecosystem, that similarly embraces the extraordinary pace of technological change. Today, Manchester is recognised as the UK's number one regional tech city outside of London and the South East, and the fastest-growing tech hub in the North of England

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