LGRcamping
Local gov camp parked its bus at Newark during May to deliver an interactive and insightful day to all that attended. The theme was LGR and with less than 2 years to go for many of us it gave a…
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Discussing Practical AI for Projects
In March, I had the pleasure of attending one of my favourite conferences – Housing Technology. A notable development over the past three years has been the addition of workshop sessions, and this year, I was delighted to lead one…
Nine Councils. One Message. A playbook for Multi‑Council Digital Collaboration
A Shared LGR Microsite for Nine Councils — and What Other Local Authorities Can Learn When all nine councils across Nottingham and Nottinghamshire were tasked with communicating the complexities of local government reorganisation (LGR), it was clear that traditional, council‑by‑council…
Driving Compliance with AI: How automation is improving tenant safety.
Managing thousands of compliance documents is a complex task, especially when accuracy is essential for tenant safety. Traditionally, handling compliance certificates has relied on manual, time-consuming processes. With thousands of PDFs to review, manual checks not only consumed significant staff…
Taking Flight: How Microsoft Copilot Elevates Efficiency and Inclusion
Local authorities face constant pressure to deliver more with less—whether it’s managing projects, supporting diverse teams, or streamlining administrative tasks. At Newark and Sherwood District Council, we’ve embraced Microsoft Copilot as a practical, cost-effective tool to boost efficiency, improve inclusivity,…
Upskilling Our Workforce in Data and AI: Driving Value and Future-Proofing
At Newark and Sherwood District Council, we’re committed to building a digitally confident workforce that’s ready for the future. As part of our Digital Strategy 2025–2028, we’ve launched an ambitious programme to upskill our existing staff in data and artificial…
Tech’ly Tea: Brewing Process Mapping for LocalGov Digital
By Kristin McIntosh When you make a cup of tea, it feels simple—boil water, add tea, pour, enjoy. But behind that simplicity lies a process. Miss a step, and the result isn’t what you hoped for. The same applies to…
Welcome to the Newark & Sherwood Digital Blog
Thanks to Dave Briggs for setting this up. We will soon add some blogs and content to show and share some of the exciting Digital Initiatives we are working on and that we will think will benefit the wider Local…