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The Executive Councillor is recommended to adopt the new 5-year Digital, Data and Technology Strategy
Decision type: Key
Reason Key: Executive Proposals: Development of new plan or strategy;
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 20/05/2024
Decision due: 1 Jul 2024 by Leader of the Council
Lead member: Leader of the Council
Department: Corporate Hub
Contact: Dominic Burrows, Project Manager Email: Dominic.Burrows@cambridge.gov.uk.
Additional Information: This is a key item and will automatically appear on the agenda for discussion / debate.
Background Information: To agree a new five-year Digital, Data and Technology (DDaT) Strategy to replace the previous (now lapsed) strategy. The strategy will: • Set out the Council’s vision and framework for a strategic approach to data, digital and technology. • Enhance current services but also lay the groundwork for the Council to adapt and thrive in an increasingly digital future • Enable residents to benefit from faster, more personalised, and accessible services • Establish a core set of design and delivery principles • Connect and share data to provide business and customer insights, and a data-driven culture • Provide a unified customer experience across all digital services • Rationalise our IT estate • Establish a Technical Design Authority to ensure optimal technology choices • Support the new Digital Target Operating Model (DTOM) and how IT is managed • Support digital and data skills development and upskilling • Strengthen how we manage information and data ethics
