Budget deficit to hit £529 million as Holyrood funding increase for local councils spent on teacher pay deal
The budget deficit for local authorities is on course to reach around £529 million as a Holyrood funding increase risks being swallowed by teachers’ pay rises and other existing commitments....
Aberdeenshire Council’s landscape team scoop digital gold award for modernising frontline service delivery
Aberdeenshire Council’s landscape team has won a gold public service award for a digital programme brought in to modernise its park and grounds service delivery. The council was named overall...
Smoother journey ahead for Dumfries & Galloway road users with new digital pothole reporting tool
Dumfries & Galloway road users are able to report defects including potholes via a new online tool – as council teams bid to improve the quality of the urban environment....
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...
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