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The 3 best council tax software solutions for 2026
Key takeaways Local authorities are facing growing pressure to deliver high-quality services while keeping costs under control. The good news is that the best council tax software can transform revenue collection and resident services. The best reve…
Why your council must choose reorganisation-ready software by 2026
Key takeaways Local government reorganisation is imminent, and software decisions made now will shape service delivery, efficiency and citizen experience long term. Many councils risk carrying forward legacy inefficiencies by simply migrating outdat…
Smarter decisions for a changing local government landscape: How technology & data can empower the councils of tomorrow
Key takeaways Councils must deliver more services with fewer resources amid ongoing structural change Connected data helps identify risk earlier and improve outcomes, particularly in areas like homelessness Footfall insights enable better asset …
How MRI Software powers school Offer Days with confidence
Supporting admissions teams deliver accuracy, transparency and performance from application to allocation Key takeaways School Offer Day requires complex coordination, from application validation to allocation and compliance Around 500,000 applic…
One council, one vision: How technology will power the next chapter of local government reorganisation
Key takeaways Local government reorganisation is underway, requiring councils to merge systems and services effectively Legacy systems create silos, making integration and consistent service delivery difficult Unified platforms reduce duplicatio…
The definitive guide to selecting education management software for councils
Key takeaways Education management is becoming more complex, requiring councils to adopt integrated, future-ready systems to meet rising demand and regulatory pressure. Selecting education management software is a strategic decision that directly im…
The cost of school absence: How data-driven fines are helping councils tackle truancy
The post-pandemic attendance challenge With the start of the new academic year underway, the education secretary has issued a warning of the dangers of poor attendance at the start of the new school term and how this could set a preced…
No child left hungry: How tech is helping tackle poverty through free school meals
Child poverty in Britain is not just a statistic, it’s a story that plays out daily in classrooms, lunch halls, and family kitchens. The government’s £1 billion investment in tackling child poverty and its pledge to lift 100,000 children out of hards…