Many councils are producing more dashboards than ever—but are they helping people make better decisions? This blog explores how to escape the reporting trap by investing in data literacy, automation, and insight-led analytics.
We’re living in a moment of enormous promise. Generative AI — with its ability to compose, advise, summarise, and assist — is creating bold new possibilities across the public and private sectors alike. But amid the excitement, a crucial truth remains: AI is only as powerful as the data it’s built on.
In today’s data-driven economy, organisations are under increasing pressure to unify their data, extract insights, and remain compliant with evolving regulations like GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act (DPA). But building a cohesive enterprise data platform is not just about technology—it’s about architecture, governance, automation, and people.
In the fast-moving world of local government, waiting for answers is no longer an option. Whether you’re leading a unitary authority or chairing a cabinet portfolio, the decisions you make today shape the lives of thousands tomorrow. Yet too often, those decisions are made with partial, outdated, or second-hand information.
It’s time to change that.
The English Devolution White Paper outlines a significant shift in governance, aiming to decentralise power and improve local decision-making. The latest Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) feedback emphasises the need for councils to refine their proposals with stronger data and evidence
Serious youth violence is not inevitable. Too often, children and young people find themselves caught in cycles of