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AI management essentials consultation response policy briefing

The Department for Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) have launched a consultation on their self-assessment tool AI Management Essentials (AIME). AIME is the latest in a series of interconnected tools released by DSIT aimed at supporting the public sector to deploy AI safely.

Apprentice of the Year: The rewards of teamwork

Read more about how Alisha Carass gained confidence and skills while attending the local Government Apprentice of the Year competition, and ultimately becoming part of one of the winning teams in 2024.

Modernising your workplace

Resources and programmes that support with the recruitment, retention and development of the local government workforce and wider workplace.

Leader’s guide: Leading good governance and assurance

This short guide aims to help new leaders and elected mayors to consider where to focus and what questions to ask as leaders of good governance and assurance. We hope that it may also be a useful reminder for more established leaders.