Nova Constable

Nova Constable

Digital Content Design and Engagement Lead at Luton Council - specialising in accessible content. Also now an EDI coordinator for our DDaT service and Digital Luton blog editor.

Weeknotes w/e 26 June 2026

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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.

Weeknotes w/e 19 June 2026

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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.

How to THRIVE in Luton

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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.

Weeknotes w/e 5 June 2026

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Updates from DDaT projects including OneDrive user adoption, frontline services, regulatory services, data governance purview pilot, workplace experience, people services and technology and infrastructure.

Weeknotes w/c 26 May 2026

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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.

Weeknotes 18 May 2026

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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.

Weeknotes 5 May 2026

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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.

Weeknotes 27 April 2026

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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 ✅

Blog on!

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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 🙂

Accessiblity and our new LGD website

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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.…

What happens at a DDaT away day?

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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…