A blog about all things digital at Luton Council
A blog about all things digital at Luton Council
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.
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.
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.
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.
Skills, work experience and graduates were a focus for our director this week, along with potential plans for a mayoral authority. Read other updates on our projects across DDaT and Luton Council.
Another week of exciting updates for DDaT Luton, from a bid to be the UK's first Civica AI infrastructure site to more development of our low code platform.
Awesome overall customer satisfaction score of 94.44% in April!! Plus weeknotes from our director and all DDaT projects, from OneDrive user adoption to low code and web.
On top of the usual action, DDaT received inspiring feedback this week! "We are changing the culture and services are coming to us for all sorts of tech now." Which made us feel like we're getting it right ✅
A summary of all the action from Luton's DDaT service last week.
A lighter week due to Easter, but Luton's DDaT service still made significant progress!
Our aim is to increase digital inclusion in Luton. Find out how we plan to empower our residents and improve lives through better access and support for digital.
Find out what what progess Luton's DDaT service made last week, with updates on projects like our website replacement, OneDrive adoption and more.
Another DDaT away day, another celebration of progress, positivity, transformation and camaraderie. I think we all came away with a warm feeling of hope, based on our current projects and future plans 🕊️
I'm Nova and I'm the new editor for the Digital Luton blog. Find out what's changed already and what the future of blogging holds for us 🙂
You probably know by now that we're redesigning and rebuilding our external website on LocalGov Drupal (LGD). But do you know what LGD is?
You may or may not have seen me post about accessibility once or twice before. Well, here I go again… 🤣 This time it’s specifically in relation to our new LocalGov Drupal (LGD) website, to replace the current Luton.gov.uk website.…
Well, that would be telling! So OK, I’ll tell you 😉 First things first, in case you missed the memo or are new to the council, DDaT is Luton Council’s Digital, Data and Technology service. Based on the government’s DDaT…
On 3 July 2025, digital teams from councils across the UK, including Luton, gathered for LGD Camp 2025 - a vibrant, community-driven event, designed to foster learning, networking, and shared innovation.