The Guardian

London councils have a ‘sustained reliance’ on private firms as report shows £500m spend

Exclusive: Research prompts warning that authorities rely on companies to carry out basic functions The scale of the reliance of London councils on private consultancy and outsourcing firms is laid ...
Computer Weekly

LOTI launches dashboard that maps technology resources of local authorities

The London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI) has launched a report and interactive dashboard that maps technologies, contracts and skills across boroughs in the capital. The platform, dubbed ...
Inside Housing

Council cuts to walk-in homelessness services in London driving people to hospitals, report finds

People experiencing homelessness in London are increasingly turning to hospitals for help due to the limited number of councils offering walk-in services, research has found. An investigation led by ...
Computer Weekly

Interview: Eddie Copeland, director, London Office of Technology and Innovation

As the London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI) enters its third year of operation, priorities for 2022 will include ramping up the digital innovation capabilities of boroughs across the ...