Issue

Digital Transformation

38 stories · discussed at 180 council meetings · 32 councils

Councils are currently addressing data privacy concerns related to digital strategies and approving new plans to modernise services.

Hackney residents and a local coalition voiced data privacy concerns in September 2026 regarding Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust's digital strategy, which includes the potential use of Palantir Technology's Federated Data Platform. Separately, Greenwich Council approved its Treasury Management and Capital Mid-Year Reports for 2026/27 in September 2026, with Councillor Rachel Taggart-Ryan highlighting the council's commitment to investing in digital transformation.

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 following a cyber-attack in November 2025. Lewisham Council is also undertaking a Corporate Enquiries Transformation Project to enhance its corporate enquiries system, as discussed in July 2026.

The topic of digital transformation, which involves using digital technologies to improve services and operations, is scheduled for discussion at upcoming meetings, including Croydon's Housing Assurance Board on 12 October 2026 and Westminster's City Management and Housing and Regeneration Policy and Scrutiny Committee on 13 October 2026.

Key facts

  1. Hackney residents and a local coalition voiced data privacy concerns over Homerton Healthcare's digital strategy in September 2026. Source
  2. Greenwich Council approved its Treasury Management and Capital Mid-Year Reports for 2026/27, highlighting commitment to digital transformation in September 2026. Source
  3. Kensington and Chelsea Council approved its Digital, Data and ICT Strategy for 2026-2030 in July 2026. Source
  4. Lewisham Council is undertaking a Corporate Enquiries Transformation Project to enhance its corporate enquiries system, as detailed in July 2026. Source
  5. Kensington and Chelsea Council experienced a cyber-attack in November 2025, which disrupted council services. 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 8 October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Email community@opencouncil.network.

Stories, page 5

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