A blog about all things digital at Luton Council
A blog about all things digital at Luton Council
It has been a while since my last update, and a lot has happened. Over the summer, our first tranche of applications reached a critical stage at the same time, driven by the expiry of the old system contract and complicated by the entirely predictable challenge of annual leave.
‘The new frontier’ has a double meaning in this instance! We’re launching the new format for our weeknotes today. In addition, DDaT Luton is currently going through a restructure. In other words, a new frontier for the whole service!
Hopefully the latter as it’s been a while since I’ve blogged on what’s been happening in DDaT. Since March, we’ve launched new platforms, redesigned services, introduced new ways of working, started building stronger user research capabilities and continued our journey…
Meet Becky, who is our latest DDaT recruit. She says to say hello if you haven't been introduced yet!
Colleagues from DDaT Luton recently had the opportunity to participate in an engaging workshop with Microsoft and Kubrick Group to explore how AI-powered agents could support the way we work, collaborate and deliver services across the organisation.
As our very hot summer comes to a close, it feels like a good opportunity to reflect on what has been a busy and important few months for Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT).
DDaT Luton's Assistant Director of Technology and Infrastructure, Hazel Lunn, has been with us for 23 years, in an ever-progressing career. Her journey has been interesting, to say the least!
Alongside preparation for an Organisational Change Assessment (OCA) for DDaT, the Digital Development team has continued to make strong progress across our low code platform programme.
Our DDaT Director was recently invited to Luton’s first AI hackathon. Organised by three local teenagers, the event produced some inspiring ideas from our young people!
I've been working on digital accessibility for around 9 years now and, more recently, digital inclusion. So, to come across a new (to me) term was quite surprising… and a little embarrassing to be honest!
Here's what I found out about what double disadvantage means and how it affects digital exclusion in Luton.
A slightly shorter update from me this time, as I’ve been away for a long weekend at Love Supreme festival. It’s the end of sprint 5, and the main focus has been getting version 1 of the complaints app ready.
This is very much the first release, and once we get into UAT and then go-live, we’ll be able to iterate quickly with improvements and new features.
James is the lastest DDaT recruit. He's DDaT Luton's new Senior Digital Developer, immediately focusing on building a reporting framework and dashboard for resident complaints.
This week, we've welcomed new starters but said goodbye to people who have had a big effect on our DDaT journey.
More updates from our director, the Digital Development team, our head of workplace experience and project managers.
We want to make sure our services understand the new capabilities and applications in the Microsoft 365 suite, as well as give them access to training and guidance to make full use of them. So, next week, DDaT Luton is launching a Digital Champions programme.
Updates from DDaT Luton projects including OneDrive user adoption, low code platform, frontline and regulatory services, data governance purview pilot, technology and infrastructure, MFD print estate refresh and workplace experience.
Low code sprint 4 update: dad jokes, not just a Luton problem and building our first app.
Over the last few months, the DDaT team have been working on the refresh of the council’s fleet of printers with Ricoh being the new printer supplier. Ricoh has a strong record of delivering high-quality services to local authorities. The…
If THRIVE means Training, Health, Resilience, Inclusion, Vitality and Empowerment, then there’s a new hub to help!
Opened just over two months ago in Upper George Street, Thrive Hub Luton provides digital support, community-led education, skills development and creative programmes for Luton’s residents.
Updates from DDaT projects including OneDrive user adoption, frontline services, regulatory services, data governance purview pilot, workplace experience, people services and technology and infrastructure.
In addition to our DDaT away days, the whole of Luton's DDaT service gets together in person for our Quarterly Connect sessions. At its core, the session was about something simple but powerful: building a more connected, collaborative and high-performing digital community across the council.