Following this week’s Autumn Budget, there’s a clear message from government: innovation and efficiency are essential for public services. Here’s the view of Ed Pearson, Civiteq’s Interim Managing Director, on what the Budget Statement means for those working in local and central government.
Focus on progressive public services – now
With significant investment in AI, digital infrastructure, and regional growth, now is the time for public service organisations to enhance how services are fundamentally designed and delivered to realise opportunity.
For those working within local and central government, the priorities are clear:
- Modernise services through technology and digital redesign
- Streamline operations with best-fit solutions
- Define the role of AI and human expertise to deliver efficiencies
Optimising use of AI
AI is already becoming a defining focus for all organisations. At Civiteq we will work with customers to make AI a practical part of digital and service transformation – ensuring ERP programmes are not a single implementation, but are optimised and utilising in-built AI tools to streamline ways of working and drive real value.
Key budget themes for local and central government
For me, the key themes that resonate for those working in local and central government are:
- Public service reform: Modernising services, reducing bureaucracy, improving citizen outcomes
- Efficiency and cost savings: AI-driven tools to cut admin and enhance delivery
- Innovation and technology adoption: £2bn investment in AI infrastructure and major R&D funding
- Regional investment: £13bn devolved funding for Mayoral Authorities
- Economic growth through digital strategy: Support for startups and scale-ups, positioning the UK as a global AI leader
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