Issue

digital transformation

39 stories · discussed at 192 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently focusing on digital transformation to achieve cost savings, modernise services, and address data privacy concerns.

Bexley Council recently achieved £800,000 in capital expenditure savings through its digital transformation efforts, adopting a 'Zero Trust' network security model and Microsoft E5 licensing, as heard by the Finance and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee in October 2026. In September 2026, Greenwich Council also highlighted its commitment to investing in digital transformation when approving its Treasury and Capital Mid-Year Reports.

Data privacy concerns were raised in September 2026 by Hackney residents and a local coalition regarding Homerton Healthcare's digital strategy and potential use of Palantir's Federated Data Platform, discussed at the Adults Health and Integration Scrutiny Commission. Meanwhile, Kensington and Chelsea Council approved its Digital, Data and ICT Strategy for 2026-2030 in July 2026, aiming to modernise technology and enhance cyber resilience. Lewisham Council is also working on a Corporate Enquiries Transformation Project to improve how it handles resident enquiries.

The topic of digital transformation, which involves using digital technologies to improve services and operations, is scheduled for discussion at upcoming meetings. These include the Harrow Traffic and Road Safety Advisory Panel on 20 October 2026, the Lewisham Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education (SACRE) on 21 October 2026, and the Kensington and Chelsea Full Council on 21 October 2026.

Key facts

  1. Bexley Council achieved £800,000 in capital expenditure savings through digital transformation efforts in October 2026. Source
  2. Hackney residents raised data privacy concerns about Homerton Healthcare's digital strategy in September 2026. Source
  3. Greenwich Council highlighted investment in digital transformation in September 2026. Source
  4. Kensington and Chelsea Council approved its Digital, Data and ICT Strategy for 2026-2030 in July 2026. Source
  5. Lewisham Council is undertaking a Corporate Enquiries Transformation Project to enhance its system. Source
About this summary

This summary was written automatically from our published stories and the council meeting records they draw on. It describes what councils have discussed and decided; it does not take a view on any decision. Each key fact links to the story it comes from. Updated 15 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 2

  1. Flatfall alcohol licence for Carnival faces police objections A proposal for a temporary alcohol licence for a venue named Flatfall, located at Gadsden House on Hazelwood Crescent, has faced objections from both the Metropolitan Police and... Kensington and Chelsea 6 August 2026
  2. Council approves revised parking fees Tower Hamlets Council's Cabinet has approved revised parking fees and charges aimed at managing demand and enhancing the financial sustainability of the parking service. The... Tower Hamlets 31 July 2026
  3. New legislation forces changes to Hackney planning decisions Hackney Council is preparing to significantly reform its planning decision-making processes in line with new national legislation, the Planning and Infrastructure Act 2025,... Hackney 25 July 2026
  4. Redbridge Council's Medium Term Financial Strategy Faces Uncertainty Redbridge Council faces significant financial uncertainty, with projections indicating a substantial funding gap from the 2029/30 financial year onwards. Despite securing an... Redbridge 21 July 2026
  5. Hackney to insource Family Group Conferencing Hackney Council's Cabinet Procurement and Insourcing Committee has agreed to bring the Family Group Conferencing (FGC) service back in-house, creating a new Family Led Decision... Hackney 19 July 2026
  6. Lewisham Council to Improve Corporate Enquiries System Lewisham Council is undertaking a comprehensive project to enhance its corporate enquiries system, aiming to create a more modern, integrated, and resident-focused service. The... Lewisham 17 July 2026
  7. Better Care Fund misses targets for reducing hospital delays Richmond upon Thames' Better Care Fund (BCF) has fallen short of its targets for reducing hospital delays and admissions to residential care in the 2025-26 reporting period. The... Richmond upon Thames 17 July 2026
  8. Council Communications Team boosts engagement by 41% Richmond upon Thames Council's Communications Team has achieved a significant 41% increase in social media impressions over the past year, a testament to their enhanced... Richmond upon Thames 17 July 2026