Government called on to extend GDS remit to councils
If GDS worked with local councils it could save the taxpayer millions of pounds a year, says Phil Rumens, vice chair of LocalGov Digital
The government has been called on to authorise the Government Digital Service to work formally with councils. Currently, GDS only has a remit to work with government departments in a bid to improve...
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