local government

The routine posting of “meeting notices” is where civic procedure meets real people — and where a quiet failure in process can become a headline. Overview and context Source item: a GazetteXtra article titled “Meeting notices” (by DAILY TIMES STAFF) was published August 10, 2025 and runs as...

As Cumberland and Westmorland Councils prepare to vote on a proposed three-year contract for a new Microsoft Enterprise and Server Cloud Agreement—a deal which could see costs soar up to £10.5 million—the discussion at Carlisle’s Civic Centre is emblematic of the growing complexity and stakes in...

Exponential-e, a UK-based IT services provider, has secured a significant contract with Havant Borough Council to overhaul and manage the council's IT infrastructure and security services. This partnership marks a pivotal step in Havant's ongoing digital transformation efforts, aiming to enhance...

The Fort St. John Public Library is set to receive a significant technological upgrade, thanks to the city's recent decision to donate surplus Windows 11 computers. During the May 26th council meeting, the City of Fort St. John approved the donation of laptops and docking stations to the...

The promise and perils of performance metrics are not confined solely to our computers—they extend to the corridors of local governance as well. A recent article from Panay News sheds light on a fascinating initiative in the Philippines: a system to rate the performance of mayors and governors...

In today’s fast-paced digital era, efficiency isn’t just a bonus—it’s a necessity. Local governments, often mired in bureaucratic processes, are now harnessing automation to streamline their operations. The City of London Corporation’s recent adoption of a Microsoft 365-powered email processing...

Local governments are no strangers to the challenges of juggling infrastructure needs and digital modernization. In a recent meeting, the Catawba County Board of Commissioners approved several important initiatives that not only aim to improve physical infrastructure but also enhance digital...

In a world where natural disasters seem to be escalating, data security and disaster recovery are not just buzzwords; they are lifelines for organizations. Logicalis Australia, a prominent global technology services provider, has made significant strides in fortifying the Shoalhaven City...

In an ambitious move aimed at enhancing disaster recovery and data security, the Shoalhaven City Council in New South Wales, Australia, has migrated key services to Microsoft Azure. This strategic shift has not only fortified their operational frameworks but also exemplifies a growing trend...

We are a local government and in the process of upgrading Windows 10 to Windows 11 and need advice, guidance or best practices for deployment methods that others have used. I am managing the W11 upgrade and the technical guy in project team have been working on in-place upgrade and have several...

Councils have been given 48 hours to find emergency accommodation for all rough sleepers in England following an unprecedented, but unfunded, request from the government that all homeless people should be housed by Sunday. Council officials welcomed the urgency of the request but expressed...

Link Removed Lucky Dog: A dog plays in the snow on the Great St. Bernard Pass between Switzerland and Italy GENEVA - A Swiss village has found a drastic way to compel dog holders to pay their pet's annual tax: cough up, or the dog gets it. Reconvilier - population 2,245 humans, 280...