Local government faces significant challenges in delivering effective transformation. Success depends on better collaboration with central government, alongside proper funding, practical policies, and robust digital infrastructure.

This Digital Forum brings together public sector leaders to explore what local government needs most from the centre to drive real change. With the Blueprint for Modern Digital Government, there’s now a real chance to overcome persistent obstacles, both structural and cultural. Sector experts will share insights into current successes, identify existing barriers, and propose actionable next steps to creating more connected, efficient, and user-friendly services.

In this panel, we’ll explore what a mission-led government looks like for local government’s most costly and sensitive services. Taking inspiration from digital planning and other transformation success stories, we’ll examine how we can rethink service delivery to improve outcomes for people while reducing costs.

Join us for open, honest conversations about the realities of digital change. Learn from experts, share your experiences, and help shape a government that better serves everyone.