The MHCLG Local Digital team is pleased to launch the Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) for local government to provide a clear cyber security standard for the sector. Working with councils and cyber security experts, we have adapted the National Cyber Security Centre's CAF into a tool to help councils:

English councils can now access the initial stages of the CAF for local government, enabling them to start using the tool while we continue to develop it based on feedback.

Learn more on the CAF for local government webpage

Thank you to everyone that attended our first ORUK event. It was great to hear your comments and questions in response to our speakers. For those that missed the event or had to drop off early - the full recording is now available above.

As mentioned during the event, we are planning a session dedicated to practical steps to implementation. This session is organised by TPXimpact, who have been commissioned by MHCLG to undertake activities seeking to accelerate the adoption of the Open Referral UK data standard.

This is directed specifically to technical roles and suppliers. The meeting will take place virtually on Wednesday 20 November at 4pm. 

Sign up to the Zoom meeting

The LGA have published the CDDaT skills framework outcomes following a consultation earlier this year. Newly appointed Adviser, Lisa Trickey, will be working with councils to understand which tools could help them to easily use the framework, such as making an excel version of the framework.

Read the CDDaT skills framework outcomes

Join techUK to explore the implications and opportunities of AVs. In this session, you will hear from technology businesses developing AVs, operators running automated services and local government representatives (both UK and international) on the key implications and opportunities for local government, from infrastructure requirements to citizen engagement. This is an opportunity to learn about this fast-growing sector, ask questions and explore where UK local government will play a role.

Register for ‘The automated driving revolution' event

The LGA are inviting officers with a responsibility for making decisions on the implementation of technology to a roundtable designed to understand the challenges councils are facing and what guidance the LGA can provide to address these.

Register for 'How to make the case for digital investment in local government?'

At this webinar you can learn more about the NCSC's CAF, MHCLG's approach to developing the CAF for local government and how to get started. You will also hear about the experiences of ambassador councils who participated in CAF for local government pilots.

All council officers are welcome, but this event will be of particular interest to those responsible for cyber security and IT.

Register for the CAF for local government launch webinar

Mark your calendars for the iNetwork Annual Conference 2024, which is taking place on Thursday 28 November 2024 at the Hyatt Regency in Manchester. This year’s conference presents an opportunity to celebrate excellence and innovation in the public sector. Featuring speakers such as Emily Sullivan (Head of Product at Local Digital, MHCLG), iNetwork's Chair Alison McKenzie-Folan OBE, and Ted Twaalfhoven from Engage Process (the headline sponsor).

Register for the 'iNetwork Annual Conference 2024'

Can AI-powered automation and a new generation of intelligent chatbots deliver a step change in the way we approach the delivery of health and public services? Join UKAuthority for three sessions of shared learning, with speakers from DWP Digital, Hertfordshire County Council, ArvatoConnect, Walsall Council, LGA, MoD and Virtual Forge.

Register for 'UKAuthority AI, Automation & Bots4Good'