AI adoption is accelerating across UK local government, but organisational readiness is struggling to keep pace. Our latest survey highlights the growing gap between experimentation and scaled deployment, and the capabilities councils need to address next.

The new NPPF places digital infrastructure firmly within long-term strategic planning. We explore what the 25-year planning requirement means for councils and combined authorities, and how they can prepare their evidence, governance and engagement with telecoms providers.

Connected-care technology could help turn Andy Burnham’s social care vision into practical, preventative support. By linking homes, housing providers, social care and the NHS, connected devices and analytics can enable earlier intervention, safer hospital discharge and longer independent living.