Category Updates

What’s changed recently in your service? Updated functionality, replaced technology, changes to the team.

Launching our Digital Champions programme

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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.

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.

Luton Council’s printer fleet refresh

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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…

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.

Sprint 3: Luton’s digital platform

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In my last post, I wrote about how our new digital platform supports our Luton 2040 vision and why it matters. This update is about the progress we made in sprint 3 to make that platform more visible, more consistent and more ready for testing.

How DDAT supports inspections through DUCKS

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When a Children’s Ofsted inspection lands, the pressure is immediate. While frontline practice takes centre stage, there’s a huge amount happening behind the scenes to keep services running smoothly. That’s where DDAT comes in.

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 ✅