Cardiff Council's Digital Strategy

September 18, 2025 Cabinet (Cabinet collective) Key decision Awaiting outcome View on council website

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Summary

...to approve the Council's proposed Digital Strategy for 2025-2030, including its governance framework for digital projects, while noting the progress made since the initial digital strategy in 2018.

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Purpose

The Council is renewing its
corporate Digital Strategy to align with its commitments to the
corporate plan and wellbeing objectives. This involves creating new
objectives and defining steps to achieve them, focusing on key
themes:
 

Citizens and
Communities: Developing digital services
tailored to citizens' needs.
A Digital
Council: Embedding digital culture in
work practices.
Our
Workforce: Supporting staff through
digital changes.
Our Infrastructure
and Systems: Ensuring Cardiff has the
technical infrastructure to support service delivery.

 
Actions are categorised into
three phases: Now, Next,
and Later. The "Now" phase includes initiatives to be
completed within two years. The "Next" phase focuses on medium-term
activities, while the "Later" phase outlines long-term goals for
future technology use.
 
Central monitoring and
governance will ensure effective delivery, enhancing service
delivery and operational efficiency for the benefit of citizens and
communities. The Cabinet will be updated on the emerging digital
strategy, achievements to date, current governance, and ongoing
digital activities.

Content

RESOLVED; that
 
1.    
the progress made since the introduction of the
first digital strategy in 2018 be noted.
 
2.    
the Council’s proposed digital strategy as
included at Appendix 1 be approved.
 
3.    
the governance framework for Digital Projects as set
out in the strategy be approved.
 

Related Meeting

Cabinet - Thursday, 18th September, 2025 2.00 pm on September 18, 2025

Supporting Documents

2025-09-18 Digital Strategy.pdf
2025-09-18 Digital Strategy Appendix 1.pdf
2025-09-18 Digital Strategy Appendix 2.pdf
2025-09-18 Digital Strategy Appendix 3.pdf
2025-09-18 Digital Strategy Appendix 4.pdf

Details

OutcomeFor Determination
Decision date18 Sep 2025
Subject to call-inYes