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

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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 …

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.

Digital Planning Programme: our year in review 

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Nottingham City Council's 3D map of Nottingham city centre which is delivering tangible planning benefits to the council.

In this blog the Digital Planning team review the programme’s highlights from 2024. From increased data collection to developing new tools, collaboration to innovation, the team has worked alongside Local Planning Authorities, the planning community and other colleagues in government to make planning faster, data-driven, and more citizen-friendly.

Homes for Ukraine: applying digital principles and innovation to respond to a crisis rapidly at scale

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an ipad showing the 'Homes for Ukraine: record your interest' page on GOV.UK

Find out how MHCLG has applied digital ways of working, collaboration and innovation to enable Ukrainians to enter the UK to find suitable accommodation and support through the Homes for Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme.

Funding Service: how digital innovation will help us to deliver grants faster, better and cheaper  

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a team, listening to one of its member's speak

MHCLG's Funding Service is transforming how grants are delivered. Find out how we're saving time and money for the department and the communities we serve.