Introducing UCD Ops at MHCLG: Bringing ResearchOps and DesignOps together 

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User-centred design (UCD) is integral to building and delivering more efficient and effective policy and services for the public we serve. Yana and Cathryn, UCD Operations (Ops) Managers within MHCLG, share insights on the unique role of UCD Ops and how it supports scaling up UCD practices and impact across the organisation.

Digital Planning: From pilots to scale – how PropTech partnerships are unlocking its potential   

Through strategic partnerships with Geovation, the UK PropTech Association, and the Digital Task Force for Planning, the Digital Planning programme is evolving its approach to scale the adoption of PropTech. We're bridging public and private sectors with one shared goal: converting PropTech's proven potential into systematic change that can help deliver 1.5 million homes and …

Rapid Policy Insights: How user-centred approaches support improved policy design in MHCLG 

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The Rapid Policy Insight team in MHCLG is embedding user-centred design into policy by working closely with policy teams over focused 7-week sprints. Read about the value of this approach, and how it helps shape more effective, user-focused policy.

Standardising the planning application process: Progress and next steps

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Our work continues to standardise the planning application process to build a more data-rich planning system. After inviting everyone to review the baseline specifications for submitting an application, we’re now focused on preparing them to become mandated national standards, through rigorous testing and active collaboration. Working in the open remains our priority and we’re particularly …