Crime prevention boost for Scottish Borders with new CCTV system
A new CCTV system has been installed in seven towns across the Scottish Borders in a boost to local community safety and crime prevention. The cameras – installed on a...
New Scotland-wide street data facility allows residents to discover who is responsible for road maintenance
A new Scotland-wide street data facility allows residents to discover who is responsible for road maintenance in their local areas. Each street is assigned a unique street reference number which...
Aberdeen City Council launches new website with upgraded AI assistant
Aberdeen City Council has launched a new website with an upgraded version of an AI-powered assistant that provides instant responses to residents and streamlines ‘customer care’. The new platform is...
Online human rights to be focus of debate at Glasgow City Council meeting
Glasgow City Council is set to put digital rights centre stage as councillors debate a landmark motion at a full council meeting tomorrow – the second day of International Digital...
Supporting people to live independent lives through technology-enabled care
Independence isn’t just about doing things alone – it’s about having control over your own life. For thousands of people living with cognitive challenges, learning disabilities, autism, and dementia across the UK, that control...
Scotland’s local government chief digital officer offers sneak preview of new ‘Digital Public Services Plan’
Scotland’s local government chief digital officer has offered a sneak preview of a new national Digital Public Services Plan – which aims to create a more seamless experience for citizens...
Lincolnshire County Council streamlines highways maintenance with Confirm enquiry forms
Summary: Lincolnshire County Council has reported both time and resource savings when carrying out maintenance and repairs since adopting the new reporting system, from Brightly Software, a Siemens company. The...
Aberdeenshire Council ‘first’ to adopt climate dashboard to share emissions data and track net zero progress
Aberdeenshire Council has adopted a Swedish climate ‘dashboard‘ to share its emissions data publicly and track progress on its journey to net zero. The council has become the first Scottish...
Moray Council pledges to use AI and automation as part of new digital strategy to drive efficiency and improve accessibility
Moray Council has pledged to make greater use of AI and automation as part of a new three-year digital strategy unveiled this week. The local authority’s vision strategy highlights increased...
AI included in list of digital skills needed to meet rising demand for local council services, according to Audit Scotland
Council workers need to be equipped with digital skills including AI to meet the rising demand for services, according to a new report from Audit Scotland. Scotland’s councils urgently need...
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