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

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Dr Wei Yang OBE-CEO Digital Task Force for Planning at the launch of the Directory.

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 …

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.

I don’t worry about AI taking my job – just my cat

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an illustration of a cat using a computer to write some text that resembles code

Michaela, Data Scientist, talks about how she has navigated a new career in government, using AI and programming to solve complex problems, and found her passion in data science. She also explores the vibrant culture and impactful work of the MHCLG Data Unit.

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

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Reuben - the blog post author - and colleagues sitting at desks

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.