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Why I support the creation of a local government digital service

The success of GDS has prompted calls for a digital service for local authorities. Despite several flaws, it's a good idea
Is live-streaming council meetings just an attempt to control the message?

Local governments' attempt at openness could be heralded as a milestone for democracy – but I'm a little more sceptical, says Hannah Fearn

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Public-private partnerships: lessons from the Indian passport office

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Working together: supporting SMEs to win local government contracts

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It may be too fanciful an idea, but how about banning car ownership?

The UK is approaching a national traffic jam, but we’ll keep driving until public transport is seen as a viable alternative, says Alan Whitehead
How to learn from the best digital public services worldwide – livechat

Join us on Friday 19 September from 12-2pm to discuss how governments can share technology innovation globally
What the UK government can learn from Google autocomplete

From alien invasions to cleaning up dog poo, here’s what we can learn from what people type into Google
Decoding jargon: what public servants say and what they actually mean

An ex civil servant shares his A to Z of the sector-specific linguistic shorthand that pours out of the public sector every day
Diabetes in Devon and TB in Slough: mapping our health postcode lottery

Health profiles tool shows us where to find the worst of Britain's deprivation and health inequalities
How to develop digital skills in central government – livechat

Join us on Friday 11 July from 12-2pm to discuss how to get the right skills and culture for digital innovation in Whitehall
How councils can talk to the public via Twitter and Facebook

Iona Salter and Marco Bass: If residents turn to social media for help with services, councils should learn to respond effectively
Which private companies get the most UK government money?

• Top 20 government suppliers account for £10.2bn
• HP is the largest supplier to government, earning £1.6bn
• 73% of revenue for top 20 comes from central government
Why the future of democracy is digital

E-voting is a logical next step, but we should not underestimate the political and social changes it will bring, says John Bercow
Civil servants will require digital skills under new tech plan for government

Policy Exchange says proposals will improve the quality of public services and save billions by 2020. Natalie Gil reports
Can the public sector go 'digital by default'?

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Digitising public services could save £1.2bn in the next three years and £1.7bn annually after that – but can it be done?
Open government: getting beyond impenetrable online data

Simply making data available online isn't enough – it needs to be created with the end user in mind, says Jed Miller
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Lisa Nandy, shadow minister for civil society – in the hot seat

As Labour’s consultation with the third sector draws to a close, the Labour MP for Wigan is keen to talk to readers. Join Lisa Nandy here live on Tuesday 16 September from 1pm–2pm
Libraries are a lifeline for remote communities in Orkney and Shetland

Ann Cleeves is one of several authors embarking on a challenge to bring literary events to Several authors are embarking on a challenge to bring literary events to some of the wildest and most beautiful places in Britain
How to get on a public sector board

Here’s what you need to know about the skills public boards are looking for, who can apply and how to get noticed
Social work for a charity: why I’m sticking with the third sector

The job satisfaction and diversity of work with young people means I can’t imagine life in a local authority
Five reasons why public servants should join a union

From pay negotiation to legal advice, Prosect’s deputy general secretary explains why newcomers should join a trade union
What will happen to the civil service if Scotland votes for independence?

Yes vote would create bonanza of senior jobs in Scotland since existing welfare and tax offices in the country are mostly clerical, writes David Walker
Civil service welcomes ban on all-male shortlists

Plan to get more women into senior Whitehall jobs is step in right direction – but more support for diversity still needed
What role will councils play in the social care system of the future?

Councils can be the proactive curators and brokers of truly personalised care with five main functions, writes Carrie Bishop
What your politics says about your public transport choices

We asked Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat and Ukip supporters what they like and dislike about public transport
How does your political allegiance affect your views on public transport?

A survey on how voters feel about different types of transport demonstrates how fundamentally we all conform to type, writes Hannah Fearn
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