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.
Two landmark publications: the State of Digital Government Review, and the blueprint for modern digital government are clear - cloud technology is helping to reshape how government works. With the blueprint setting out the long-term vision, and with the Government ...
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.
Last month, the Prime Minister announced a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Opportunities Action Plan, to use AI to deliver a decade of National Renewal. For National Apprenticeship Week, we spoke to Digital Route Panel members Sarah Hague and Dr Matthew ...
As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10-16 February), Rebecca Jones, a member of IfATE's Apprentice Panel, shares her journey as an environmental practitioner degree apprentice at WSP. The apprentice panel brings together apprentices from a wide range of backgrounds, ...
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.
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.
In the run up to National Apprenticeship Week 2025, we asked the IfATE Panel of Apprentices for their favourite things about being an apprentice. The apprentice panel brings together apprentices from a wide range of backgrounds, across all 15 of ...
What is Launchpad Auth? First of all, what is Launchpad? In brief, Launchpad is an innovative HMPPS in-cell tech programme that gives prisoners secure laptops with digital services in their cells to support their rehabilitation. Many teams work within this ...
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.
Robert Gammon is the Technical Architect on the Early years qualification checking service, currently in the private beta stage of development. Protecting a public service: how and why When developing a new digital public service, you might wonder why it ...
In this video case study, Norfolk County Council share their experience of the CAF for local government, including how it's helped them to take a broader view of their cyber resilience.
Planetary defence is a key part of space sustainability and protection. In this article Edward Baker, Planetary Defence Lead at the UK Space Agency, explains its importance and the UK's role in global efforts to protect Earth.
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.
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.
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.
Ignite Space returns for its fourth year to fuel the next wave of collaboration and innovation in the UK space industry.
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.
The UK Space Agency's National Space Innovation Programme (NSIP) provides an opportunity for the UK space sector to develop innovations with vast social and economic benefits.
The Space Trash Signs initiative aims to increase public awareness of space pollution.
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.
Digital is about working smarter, streamlining how we operate, making policies more responsive, and creating a culture of collaboration. Earlier this autumn, our digital team set out a vision within the department of using digital ways of working to deliver improved outcomes. Find out about the objectives, principles and approach that underpin our ambition.
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.
At the Department for Education (DfE), all designers working on service teams are required to work 'in the open'. One way we do this is by sharing our design thinking through design histories. Design history posts are blogs that record ...
The Digital Planning programme in MHCLG is transforming the future of planning. Find out how standardised data, innovation, collaboration and enhanced use of digital tools are reshaping England's planning system to make it more efficient and inclusive.
