Topic: Technology

How can local authorities use technology and data to deliver better public services and harness social media for better interaction with citizens?

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All Things Ireland – Case studies lessons from Clare and Mayo County Councils

At LGIU, our focus in Ireland this week has been on delivering tangible case study lessons – such as building up rural communities in Clare and tackling vacancy and dereliction in Mayo. In addition, this week’s All Things Ireland looks at new changes to the policy of project management, as well as new funding calls…

Ireland Blog-article

All Things Scotland – New COSLA Chief Executive and Green Day comes to Aberdeen

Check out your weekly summary of all key developments across Scottish local government. This week, Green Day came to Aberdeen (well… sort of), the UK Government launched its new net-zero strategy called ‘Green Day‘ on March 30th. Keep reading to find out what else has been happening this week…

Scotland Blog-article

All Things Scotland – Find out who ranks top as the best performing council

As always, your weekly All Things Scotland round-up highlights all the key updates and reports along with everything you may have missed – including a new case study on how Scottish local authorities are addressing in-work poverty and an exclusive interview with COSLA Vice President, Steven Heddle.

Scotland Blog-article
Members & Global Local

Digital poverty and rural broadband

In this week’s Global Local, we’re taking a look at digital poverty and exclusion and what can be done to help people get better digital access and skills.

Daily-news

Fibre force: how councils bring faster broadband to rural areas

This blog details the experiences of four councils to set up Connecting Devon and Somerset, a public body designed to help local areas with slow broadband. We chatted to members of Devon County Council on the challenges they faced in bringing fast broadband to the remote tourist town of Clovelly.

England & Wales Blog-article With case study

All Things Scotland – National Care Service bill on hold, but what is next?

In a week where we jumped from announcements on the National Care Service to debates on breaking up Scotland’s largest council, our latest edition of All Things Scotland brings you all the key reports and updates to keep you informed and connected on Scottish Local Government.

Scotland Blog-article