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7 March 2024
Welcome back to the Local Digital newsletter! In this issue, dive into the latest updates, including details on the Local Digital evaluation study and an invitation to a webinar. Read about our latest announcement to drive adoption of Open Referral UK, and and engage with a range of sector news and events.
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Local Digital evaluation study update: Understanding the needs of local government
It has been almost a year since we commissioned an independent evaluation of the Local Digital programme. You can now find an update on our evaluation process, some key findings so far, and the benefits for councils that share their insights on our website.
We are also asking all councils in England to complete our evaluation survey, even if they done so previously, to ensure that we have a comprehensive set of responses from across local government.
To hear more about this and ask questions about the study and survey, you can attend our webinar on Thursday 21 March, 11am to 12pm.
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Driving adoption of Open Referral UK to deliver millions in annual savings for councils
The Local Digital team is pleased to announce an ambitious three year plan for the Open Referral UK (ORUK) data standard that could potentially deliver millions of pounds in annual savings and help get citizens access to better quality information when they need it. An initial fund of £600k will be allocated to drive further adoption and to set up a Cross-Government Advisory Group. Learn more about the benefits of the standard, our three year plan, and how you can join the community in our recent blog post.
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14 to 15 March
DLUHC Digital Recruitment Days
The DLUHC Digital team is hosting its third Digital Recruitment Days event on 14 and 15 March in Manchester. Do you work in technology, digital or data, and are looking for a fulfilling and impactful career opportunity? This event is your gateway to great career opportunities at DLUHC Digital.
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Local digital: Creating social value in collaboration with DLUHC
TPXimpact is working closely with The Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) to develop and improve the usability, accessibility and security of local services.
TechUK have published a blog post covering the challenge, solution and impact of this project, sharing how they are working with councils to curate a series of interventions to improve digital maturity and improve council services.
Read techUK’s blog post on ‘Local digital: Creating social value in collaboration with DLUHC'.
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Defining the Work of the Cross Government Working Group on Vulnerabilities
The Cross Government Working Group on Vulnerabilities, including SAVVI, has expanded its membership base through engagement led by the Central Digital and Data Office. Desk research was completed to improve understanding of departmental roles in addressing vulnerability. Paul Davidson, SAVVI Product Owner, has developed product specifications based on opportunities identified, grouped into Modelling, Terminology, and Enabling categories
Read SAVVI’s Defining the Work of the Cross Government Working Group on Vulnerabilities.
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Socitm’s Service design and transformation: a policy focus blog post
Socitm’s research team has put together a list of their favourite resources and reading for service design projects. Find some of their top resources, practical frameworks and tools, and examples of ‘What Works’ – highlighting impact cases.
Read Socitm’s Service design and transformation: a policy focus post.
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20 March, 11am to 12pm. Online
UKA Live: Technology and the future of local government
Join UKAuthority as their panel discusses how technology and data can be harnessed to meet the changing world of local government, featuring speakers from South Ribble Borough Council, Civica, Solace, and Warwickshire County Council.
Register for UKA Live: Technology and the future of local government.
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22 March, 1pm to 2pm. Online
Benchmarking in 2024 with Socitm
Benchmarking measures attainable performance and value for money and Socitm are hosting a webinar to discuss the metrics that have been added this year. Socitm’s modules have been updated for 2024 to include AI & Cyber.
Register for Socitm’s Benchmarking in 2024 webinar.
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2 April, 11am to 12pm.
LocalGovDigital Live!
LocalGovDigital Live is a series of monthly online get-togethers, where people in local government digital design, data and technology can hear the latest developments in the sector and what councils are working on. This includes news from LocalGovDigital and the sector, show and tells from councils, and discussions about challenges and solutions.
Sign up for all the LocalGovDigital Live sessions.
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