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Breaking down barriers: working together to support local authorities

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Mike Rose at the LLC Workshop in Birmingham

Through collaboration between HM Land Registry and Local Planning Authorities, the Digital Planning team is working on a joined-up approach to reduce the burden of providing the data needed for local land charges and planning purposes. Previously submitting similar data to different systems, our new way of working will make the process more efficient.

Democracy matters: join our Elections Digital Team and build great services

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The Elections Digital Team is hiring! Find out about new opportunities to join the team in product, delivery and user-centred design, and discover what it’s like to work on this impactful programme committed to empowering voters through digital innovation.

National Apprenticeship Week 2025: my story as a cyber security apprentice in MHCLG 

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Billy Barnett portrait

To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2025, cyber security apprentice Billy shares his experience of building a fulfilling career within the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as well as his tips on applying for an apprenticeship.

Digital Planning: scaling the Planning Data service 

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Planning Data team in a workshop

Go behind the scenes of MHCLG's planning data success as Emma Beer, delivery lead, and Steve Messer, product and design strategist, reveal the strategic approach that has powered the service's exceptional growth last year. They share insights into building a high-performing team and the transformative impact of data sharing across the planning sector.

What it’s like to be a user researcher at MHCLG Digital

Posted by: , Posted on: - Categories: Careers, Homes for Ukraine, Ways of working
James Higgins portrait

User researcher James joined MHCLG Digital just over a year ago, following a few years in the private sector. He shares his journey on the Homes for Ukraine programme, and how user research and starting with the needs of the users is shaping MHCLG products and services, creating a real impact for citizens, and more broadly transforming policy and service design.

Digital Planning Directory launches: a milestone moment for the UK’s planning sector  

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Digital transformation has taken a major step forward with the launch of the Digital Planning Directory - a comprehensive platform bringing together state-of-the-art planning tools and services in one accessible location. The Directory, developed to address the pressing need for digital skills and resources in local planning authorities, will help both public and private sector professionals make informed decisions about digital planning solutions.

Funding Service: how a glossary helps us speak the same language

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A screenshot of the 'Grants glossary' page on GOV.UK

Read about the work content designers in the Funding Service are doing to improve their grants glossary in order to ensure consistency and meet diverse user needs. Find out more about how they’re adding and refining definitions, collaborating across teams, testing updates to improve user experience and how you can get involved.

4 things I've learnt as a policy professional working in digital

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Policy professionals can learn a lot from the world of digital. In this blog post, Reuben, Policy Design Lead in MHCLG’s Funding Service team, shares insights he’s gained on user-centred design, agile working and cross-team collaboration.

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