Innovation in action: highlights from the Local Government Innovation Hackathon

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Two presenters stand at the front of a large auditorium taking a selfie with the audience behind them. The man on the left is smiling and holding the camera out, while the woman on the right, wearing glasses and a grey jumper with a “Liz” name sticker, is also smiling. Behind them, rows of attendees sit in tiered seating, waving and looking toward the stage. Large screens with presentation slides are visible in front of the audience, and stage lights illuminate the scene.

The Local Government Innovation Hackathon brought 150 people together to design fast, data-driven solutions to homelessness and temporary accommodation.

A new direction for digital: looking back on the first year of CDDO

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Image of Megan Lee presenting at digital roadmap launch

Megan Lee, Chief Executive, reflects on the first year of CDDO. Here, she outlines the crucial importance of communities and collaboration to deliver digital transformation at scale across government. Central to this transformation is the desire to achieve better outcomes for all.

What’s next for the Central Digital and Data Office?

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Staff members in discussion at the CDDO office in London

Mike Potter, newly appointed Chief Digital Officer, shares his enthusiasm for working in digital, data and technology in government. Mike reiterates his admiration for the profession, and pride at working on front line digital services that have the potential to improve outcomes for all UK citizens.