The London Office of Technology and Innovation

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LOTI is London local government’s collaborative innovation team. We help London borough councils and the GLA use innovation, data and technology to be high performing organisations, improve services and tackle London’s biggest challenges together.

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A heatwave of ideas: how Leeds turned warm weather into hot opportunities for AI in planning

Vincen Arivannoor, Strategic Relationship Manager at Hammersmith and Fulham reflects on his experience at the MHCLG AI in Planning Hackathon.

by Vincen Arivannoor
22 May 2025

People before platforms: A value-first approach to innovative transformation

Darren Mann, Chief Digital & Information Officer at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea shares his thoughts on innovative transformation.

by Darren Mann

Bringing together the data community in Camden

Martin Waudy, Chief Data Officer at Camden Council, reflects on Camden’s first data profession away day focused on the theme of innovation.

by Martin Waudby
20 May 2025

The future of local government digital leadership

Eddie Copeland reflects on what DSIT’s Digital Blueprint might mean for digital leadership in local government.

by Eddie Copeland

AI in Local Government: London’s innovative solutions and more at DigiGov Expo

Piers Kelly from GovNet Technology shares AI innovations in London and beyond, including what attendees can expect at this year’s DigiGov Expo.

by Piers Kelly
23 April 2025

Build it and they will come – innovation meets accessibility at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Nikolas Kourtis, from the innovation team within the London Legacy Development Corporation, discusses their initiative, in collaboration with Accessify, an AI-powered accessibility platform designed to empower individuals with diverse mobility needs.

by Nikolas Kourtis
22 April 2025

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