Category Notes

From the Digital desk: learning in the open

Man sipping cappuccino while browsing social media on a smartphone, enjoying a relaxed morning in a cosy café setting

December summary Trying to recall what happened last month (or should I say last year!) feels a bit foggy. I’m sure you know that pre-festive break feeling where emails and Teams messages start to reduce, and out-of-office replies outnumber actual…

From the Digital desk: all about that beta

Different coloured post-it notes stuck on a teal board using pins

November summary One guidance that I’ve leaned into more last month was saying “no”. It’s been difficult at first as it’s not in my nature, however with a vital deadline approaching, drive and appetite building internally, it’s been a key…

From the Digital desk: sprinting ahead

Group of people running on stadium

October summary Right, so October seems to have flown right over me! Through the half-term juggling, being under the weather and general life admin, it has been a month of momentum and collaboration, just look my communication breakdown below: If…

From the Digital desk: building Luton online

A row of colourful pins placed along a road representing strategic planning and milestones in a project development journey (Adobe Stock: 1511391771)

September summary Hey everyone, I’m back and this time, I’ve set myself a challenge! As we embark on a transformation to enhance our digital experience for residents, I thought I’d share some insight in the hope that someone finds what…

What happens at a DDaT away day?

Photo of the room at our DDaT awat day.

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…

My first 100 days…

👋 Who I am Hey everyone, my name is Jayvik. I joined Luton Council start of June and I’ve never blogged professionally, so hopefully you’ll find this somewhat interesting! A quick summary about me: On a personal note, over the…