This Thursday we're hosting a PD Sessions event on Finding Opportunities for Radical Transformation in Local Public Services. Book your place to attend in person or online ⬇️ public.digital/events/pd-se...

As well as our monthly round-up of internet era ways of working and technology news, Public Digital newsletter #101 explores examples of change and innovation in local government. Read it on LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/pulse/public...

Looking forward to @govcampcymru.bsky.social tomorrow in Cardiff 🤩 who else is going?

UK local government is at a pivotal moment. As PD Director Gavin Beckett writes, it’s time to start building dynamic service organisations to respond to the challenges of today. Our event on 27 November will explore how we can build a movement across the sector. public.digital/pd-insights/...

UKGovCamp 2026 ( #ukgc26 ) will be in #Birmingham on Saturday 17 January 2026. We need a venue: 1️⃣ for 250 people, 2️⃣ 8 breakout rooms, 3️⃣ wheelchair accessible. @imhuyorks.bsky.social is leading the search. Please share and reply with ideas 🙂

Looking forward to my first @localgov.digital event of the year… at AWS HQ to listen and talk about how AI is being used in local public services. And to share some thoughts from a @publicdigital.bsky.social perspective about the value of test and learn to help us avoid false certainty around AI

A massive thank you to Emily @civicdatacoop.bsky.social, Adam @merseycarenhs.bsky.social, Michael @socialfinance.bsky.social, Sam @opendatamcr.bsky.social and Ste @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social for a brilliant Data Bites, and everyone in Liverpool for welcoming us! Watch back bit.ly/databites56

#WoTShowSpoilers Finn: What is your need??! Fandom: Season 4, NOW! #TheWheelOfTime #WoTSkies

Proud husband moment #OUFamily @openuniversity.bsky.social

Just watched ep2 of s3 #TheWheelofTime and it was fantastic 🤩 contains so much book content and great TV… @amazonprime.bsky.social @sonypicturestv.bsky.social we love it, get season 4 greenlit now!

Really enjoyed watching the fan event screening of s3 ep1 of Wheel of Time 🤩 @amazonprime.bsky.social @sonypicturestv.bsky.social @thewheeloftime.bsky.social We need season 4 greenlit now!! #wheeloftime #amazonprime #sonypictures

"Understanding user needs, designing effective systems, and fostering a culture of adaptability are just as crucial as the technology itself." Yes AI, this applied to you too. Great stuff from @publicdigital.bsky.social and @daivaughan.uk public.digital/pd-insights/...

As AI adverts appear and crypto disappear… Techbros and politicians never close off their design fictions or manifesto speeches when they fail to deliver. People remember and resent those unfinished stories

It's generally not outdated technology that stymies simpler, cheaper and more empathetic public services. It's outdated culture, processes and operating models.

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I didn’t post all day at #ukgovcamp25 because I was having so many conversations that took up all my concentration - and still didn’t speak to everyone I’d have liked to! Went to several good sessions and enjoyed the contributions. And really loved showing up as part of @publicdigital.bsky.social 🥰

It’s #ukgc25 today! 🥳 Please use alt text if you’re sharing photos 🙏🏻

Off to that London to catch up with @publicdigital.bsky.social colleagues in #PDTowers today and go to #UKGovCamp25 tomorrow @ukgovcamp.bsky.social

Who is going to @ukgovcamp.bsky.social on Saturday? (And pre-camp social on Friday night?)

Hello Bluesky! As we welcome the new year, we're thrilled to join Bluesky and share the latest news and information that matters to #LocalGov. Stay connected with us for useful LGA resources and updates - follow us here and visit our website 👇 www.local.gov.uk

Hello 🙂 I'm looking for my next public sector role and would appreciate your support. Let me know if you hear of anything or wanna catch up. #OpenToWork 💼 Preferably agile delivery manager. 📜 Open to contract, permanent or temporary roles. 🌎 Remote or based in Manchester, London or Sheffield.

We started 2024 as a team of 58 in London and are ending it 83 people and a network of 250 people worldwide. Thanks to our clients, colleagues and partners for making this year unforgettable. We're back on 2 Jan. From all of us at PD, we wish you a joyful holiday and an inspiring start to 2025.

Spending some time in London catching up with folks. Currently sitting in a cafe opposite MHCLG in Marsham St, watching a live online demo of the open source LocalGovIMS system that was funded by the Local Digital team. Really great to see how ready it is for councils to begin adopting 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Yay! 🎉 notified I’ve got a ticket to @ukgovcamp.bsky.social Very exciting. Will be my first one as part of @publicdigital.bsky.social and look forward to all of the conversations 😊#ukgovcamp2025

It’s been a truly lovely week one at @publicdigital.bsky.social 🥰 with gentle induction sessions from the founders and leadership team, friendly and enthusiastic welcomes from my new colleagues in the health, LocalGov & charities team, and some intense dives into client work… #testandlearn

After a couple of busy days surrounded by the intensity and tech/infrastructure heavy atmosphere of Smart City Expo, and many fantastic catch up chats with old colleagues, it’s time to slow down the pace in a great cafe recommended by Linda O’Halloran 😊

In this tumultuous week I'm hoping to bring some calm & tranquility to my Tools for Wellbeing session at Agile in the City in Bristol tomorrow. It turns out the method I'm using is quite agile too! Reflections on this & how we might build wellbeing into teams at bringbalance.co.uk/2024/11/05/a...

For anyone who needs a bit of peace and tranquility this morning. Although I’m equally down with rage if that’s your preference 😒

Hola Barcelona 😎

Lovely to catch up with @jukesie this morning in Bristol and talk all things public sector, digital and change… plus politics UK and US! Being in Bristol always makes me nostalgic for my days at the council, so I’ve ended up in Woodes cafe, scene of many meetings about service transformation 2008-16

Just posted a longer reflection on my work with Placecube and imminent move to Public Digital. medium.com/@gavinbecket...

I’m excited to share that I’m joining @publicdigital.bsky.social to be part of their exciting work supporting the public sector through radical transformation. I will miss folks at Placecube & still believe in their mission & the importance of open, flexible, community-led digital platforms

Why a shared NHS patient record is hard, and what needs to change to make it a reality. Written by @e17chrisfleming.bsky.social and @mattstibbs.bsky.social, who've both been at the sharp end of NHS data sharing. public.digital/pd-insights/...

Patient records and the NHS App are in the news again. Me and @mattstibbs.bsky.social wrote down some thoughts. TLDR: the perfect architectural approach won’t solve for fundamental environmental challenges that need addressing. public.digital/pd-insights/...

Looking forward to @richardpope.org and @emercoleman.bsky.social discussing Platformland over the next hour 😁

HOLY HELL PEOPLE IN HIS HOUSE AT R'LYEH HE WAITS DREAMING DO NOT GO THE SUNKEN PACIFIC LANDMASS WE'VE BEEN OVER THIS MANY TIMES NOW

Our friends Knowle West Media Centre are hosting "What if...? Seeds of Tomorrow Growing Today" - a community tech + arts event on Thursday 17th October at KWMC. From 6pm - 9pm you will hear from artists, community organisers and researchers. Book your tickets here: lnkd.in/e_efwkJ9

Great line up - wish I could be there, in particular to experience the Wellbeing workshop from the amazing @sarahprag.bsky.social

Great thread, love the focus on sitting alongside people doing the work, listening, and finding a balance between radical hopeful ambition and what’s practical in the circumstances. The point about adopting full DDaT structure being a step too far for org budgets resonates a lot for councils

A quick blogpost from me, inspired by @jenitennison.com's write-up of her initial thoughts on the new digital heart of government. If you're interested in or working on the overlap between digital services and relational working, pls get in touch 😀✉️ www.abdconsultancy.co.uk/blog/relatio...

Sharing this (from the other place). I'm a trustee at the Stroke Association. This is really, really hard hitting and a possible trigger, it's about stroke and the impact of stroke. TRIGGER ALERT If you want to know more, see the post here > x.com/TheStrokeAss...

Anyone who likes early 80s goth or 90s shoegaze, check out Affection to Rent - their new single “If we fall” is a great combination of shimmering wall of guitars, moments of space and ethereal vocals music.apple.com/gb/album/if-... or open.spotify.com/album/1zgDeh...

Anyone else on here going to LocalGovCamp in Birmingham tomorrow? I’m expecting to see @da.vebrig.gs @bforben.uk and @philrumens.bsky.social for sure 😁

On my way to Birmingham to setup the @placecube.bsky.social stand for #localgovcamp tomorrow. Really looking forward to seeing lots of old friends and meeting new people 😊

Woohoo! It’s finally here… just in time to take away on holiday with me 🤩

Modern life Me: I have problem X Website: Here are answers for problems A, G and H. Has that resolved your issue? Me: No Website: Start a customer support chat here… Chatbot: Hi, how can I help? Me: please connect me to a human Chatbot: tell me a bit about the problem first Me: Problem X …

Also if you are a bear… not thinking of anyone in particular 😬 @radiobeartime.com

But you will probably get it faster direct from the lovely publishers londonpublishingpartnership.co.uk/books/platfo...

Current status… shopping for the youngest boy’s imminent departure for Falmouth Uni! He’s going to study Games Development: Design 🤩 and his older brother is already down there in his third year of Robotics… such amazing things they can study now 🥰

@garcez.eu @robmiller31.bsky.social remember when we were also part of this vanguard of social media innovation… actually, given that there was no way to delete accounts, perhaps we still are?