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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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

All Things Scotland – Get ready, set, go. First Minister race warms up!

As questions are asked over who the next First Minister will be and what policy they will want to deliver? This week’s edition of All Things Scotland focuses on the financial implications of the recent Budget Bill and other key news, reports and updates for local government.

Scotland Blog-article

All Things Ireland – What will March hold for Irish local government?

Proving to be yet another busy week for housing and transport projects, this edition of All Things Ireland brings you all the latest local government news, reports and updates to keep you in the loop with everything happening in the world of Irish local government.

Ireland Blog-article