This guidance shows how regions can move from fragmented pilots to coordinated, scalable delivery, building the foundations for better outcomes, lower costs, and more effective public services.

Evidence from London and the Liverpool City Region shows that one of the most effective ways to do this is through a regional Office for Technology and Innovation with a clear focus on data sharing and digital transformation.

A Regional Roadmap for Growing Data-Enabled Public Services

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Driving local and regional growth through collaboration

To unlock the full potential of devolved powers, regions must move beyond isolated projects. This framework helps regional leaders and public sector professionals create a "shared regional capability" to:

• Strengthen data infrastructure: Establish the technical standards, reusable tools, and information governance (IG) hubs required for seamless cross-boundary working.
• Deliver better public outcomes: Enable earlier intervention and more efficient citizen journeys by connecting fragmented services.
• Reduce operational friction: Use shared methods to solve common problems once, rather than reinventing the wheel in every local authority.
• Scale regional impact: Move from "random acts of innovation" to a systematic approach that embeds technology into long-term policy and funding.

The three-stage framework for growth

The roadmap uses a practical metaphor to help you navigate the complexities of regional service reform:

Who is this roadmap for?

This guidance is designed for policy leaders, service commissioners, and data specialists working within combined authorities or regional partnerships who are tasked with accelerating innovation in public services.

Download the playbook to learn how to build the foundations for collaboration and deliver pilots that create real value and scale across regions.

A Regional Roadmap for Growing Data-Enabled Public Services

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