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Bexley Council's AI web chat service is currently focused on expanding its capabilities after achieving an 86.6% success rate.

Bexley Council's AI-powered web chat service achieved an 86.6% success rate in resolving user queries in its first month of operation in July 2026, according to council officials. The council is now working on expanding the system's capabilities to handle more complex tasks, with officials anticipating the success rate will rise above 95% as it learns.

Phase two of the development will allow users to complete transactions, such as booking special bulky collections, entirely through the AI web chat. The service was launched in July 2026 as a digital customer service tool.

Key facts

  1. Bexley Council's AI web chat achieved an 86.6% success rate in its first month of operation. Source
  2. Council officials anticipate the success rate will climb to over 95%. Source
  3. The AI web chat service was launched in July 2026. Source
  4. Phase two will allow users to book special bulky collections through the service. Source
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  1. Bexley Council's AI web chat achieves 86.6% success rate in resolving user queries Bexley Council's new AI-powered web chat has successfully resolved over 86% of user queries since its launch in July, marking a significant advancement in digital customer service. Bexley 15 October 2026