The power of collaboration: achieving more together
Hi, this is my first time blogging, I’ve seen the positivity it brought to my colleagues who have given it a go and so thought why not try it. I have been the head of Digital and Data Solutions at…
Digital Luton
A blog about all things digital at Luton Council
Digital Luton
A blog about all things digital at Luton Council
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From the Digital desk: all about that beta
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…
LGD’s journey… from Brighton to Luton!
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?
One year on: building digital momentum in Luton
Twelve months ago, I stepped into the Director of Digital, Data and Technology role with a clear set of ambitions and a determination to help Luton Council move forward on its digital journey. Looking back, the transformation has been both…
From the Digital desk: sprinting ahead
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…
Accessiblity and our new LGD website
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.…
From the Digital desk: building Luton online
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?
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…
From strategy to strolls: a few weeks of progress and pause
The last few weeks have offered a rare and welcome blend of momentum and mindfulness. On the work front, it was a pivotal moment for our Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) function and the wider Council. We held our senior…
LocalGov Drupal (LGD) Camp 2025: a celebration of collaboration, innovation and community
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.
Nerves, Notes, and New Friends: My LGA Speaking Debut
It’s been a while since I managed to put finger to keyboard for another blog post – aside from what’s been keeping us busy at work (developing a new strategic framework for digital at Luton, getting a business case for…
Mental health week
Hi All – Hope everyone is enjoying the current spell of sunny weather!! I thought in line with it being Mental Health week, I would take my first tentative steps into creating a blog!! It has been 5 years last…
Atika’s update #6
We have had an LGA peer review this week for our DDaT capabilities, so lots of time has been spent organising that, but will be worth it. With us 6 months into our insourcing, it’s a good time to reflect…
Publishing platform project sprint note #1
Hello! I’m Dave and I have recently joined Luton part time to help move some digital change stuff forwards. Here’s a photo of one of our cats: One of the things I am working on is our approach to our…
Atika’s update #5
It’s been a few weeks since my last update as a few of my team have dipped their toes in the blogging water! If you haven’t read them yet..why not?! Here they are: Pete’s update #1, Su’s first post and…
The DDaT away day!
Hey everyone, I’m David, I would like to start by saying this is my first blog post (ever!) I have been working with Luton Council since August 2023 as part of the outsourced Civica team before transitioning to be part…
Su’s first post
First things first. About me. I’m known as Su (Suchiter was a very difficult name for some to pronounce in my early career), and as of 2nd April will have completed 35 years of Local Government service – all at…
Pete’s update #1
Firstly I’ll introduce myself, I’m Pete Card and I’m the Service Delivery Director at Luton Borough Council looking after the Service Operations within DDaT. I used to head up the Civica team when the service was outsourced but I transferred…
Atika’s update #4
First blog post of the new year! Whilst lots (and lots) of work continues on all fronts mentioned in previous posts, we’re really starting the year with a bit of a reset of our DDaT service. It feels the natural…