LocalGov Digital has launched a London peer group to support councils in implementing its Local Government Digital Service Standard....
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Northgate appoints director of government in a bid to gain from digital push
Northgate Public Services has created a position to help the company take advantage of the government’s transition to digital....
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The British public needs to become more trusting with its data, says EMC IT officer
As the UK faces a time of turmoil, never has it been more important to refine the rules governing data sharing to ensure the public trusts government, says James Norman, UK […]...
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GDS to examine parking permits and taxi licensing
The Government Digital Service and Drivers and Vehicles Licensing Authority are looking at how local authorities could improve taxi licensing and parking permit services....
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Fraudulent signatures discovered in EU referendum petition
Around 77,000 fraudulent signatures have been removed from an online petition calling for a second EU referendum....
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Digital inclusion chief calls on government to enforce accessibility laws
AbilityNet’s digital inclusion chief Robin Christopherson wants to see ‘internet wardens’ with powers to fine councils that fail to comply with accessibility law. Gill Hitchcock reports....
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Local authorities facing budget cuts and brain-drain as UK votes for Brexit
Councils across the country are facing financial uncertainty after the UK public yesterday voted to leave the European Union....
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Angus Council joins Scottish Wide Area Network
Angus Council has become the latest local authority to join the single public services network for Scotland....
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GDS seeks Digital Marketplace director
The Government Digital Service is looking to recruit a director for the Digital Marketplace....
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MoD searches for hidden cyber security skills
The Ministry of Defence has launched a test to identify armed forces personnel with a skills for cyber security work....
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