REPORT

August 9, 2021

October 23, 2023

The Rise of UrbanTech

How new technology is reinventing local public services.

Driven by severe budgetary pressures and rising citizen expectations, the UK could be poised for a period of widespread local innovation, propelled by startups and the most forward-thinking local councils.

This report:

  • Explains the local government landscape and the drivers for change that are stimulating innovation
  • Explores past approaches to local council IT and technology spending
  • Details the latest technological trends that are providing new impetus for reform
  • Highlights the digital agendas of the most forward-thinking and digitally mature councils
  • Showcases the most innovative startups that are working with local government today
  • Demystifies the procurement processes and sales cycles of local councils

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Johnny Hugill

Director of Commercial, Spend & Impact

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