Oxford City Council has been awarded £50,000 from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) as part of the prestigious Digital Planning Improvement Fund.
This funding marks a significant milestone in the Council’s ongoing commitment to enhancing digital planning services and delivering innovative, user-centred solutions for the community.
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”This achievement recognises Oxford City Council’s leadership and dedication to improving digital capabilities in planning, as part of a national effort to modernise the planning system across England.
“By shifting from a document-based system to one that is data-driven, standards-based, and powered by modern technology, the Council is aiming to streamline planning processes and enhance the user experience for residents, businesses, and developers alike.
“Oxford City Council looks forward to embarking on this journey and working collaboratively with the Open Digital Planning community to drive meaningful change and enhance the planning experience for all stakeholders.”
David Butler, Planning, Director of Planning and Regulation
Joining the open digital planning community
As part of this initiative, the Council will join the Open Digital Planning community, a network of local planning authorities committed to digital transformation. This will provide access to expert support, shared learning, and best practices to strengthen its digital planning capabilities and accelerate the shift to innovative digital planning tools and processes.
For more information about the Digital Planning Improvement Fund visit the Local Digital website.
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