Future Bexley: Corporate Core programme
Bexley Council is achieving significant savings through its digital transformation and cybersecurity upgrades.
Bexley Council's Future Bexley: Corporate Core programme is currently focused on digital transformation and cybersecurity upgrades. In October 2026, the Finance and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee heard that these efforts have resulted in a projected £800,000 reduction in capital expenditure, primarily due to adopting a new 'Zero Trust' network security model and moving to Microsoft E5 licensing.
The programme aims to modernise the council's digital, data, and technology capabilities. The Finance and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed the progress of these capabilities in October 2026, noting the significant cost savings achieved through the transformation.
Key facts
- Bexley Council's digital transformation efforts have resulted in a projected £800,000 reduction in capital expenditure. Source
- The saving is primarily driven by the adoption of a new 'Zero Trust' network security model. Source
- The initiative also includes a move to Microsoft E5 licensing. Source
- The Finance and Corporate Services Overview and Scrutiny Committee discussed progress on these capabilities in October 2026. Source
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