Gavin
@gavinbeckett.bsky.social
Director at Public Digital, supporting organisations through radical transformation. Spent 20+ year in UK LocalGov, and 6 years at Placecube working with councils to co-design and develop an open source SaaS digital platform.
Looking forward to @govcampcymru.bsky.social tomorrow in Cardiff 🤩 who else is going?
November 6, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Looking forward to @govcampcymru.bsky.social tomorrow in Cardiff 🤩 who else is going?
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UK local government is at a pivotal moment.
As PD Director Gavin Beckett writes, it’s time to start building dynamic service organisations to respond to the challenges of today.
Our event on 27 November will explore how we can build a movement across the sector.
public.digital/pd-insights/...
As PD Director Gavin Beckett writes, it’s time to start building dynamic service organisations to respond to the challenges of today.
Our event on 27 November will explore how we can build a movement across the sector.
public.digital/pd-insights/...
October 30, 2025 at 1:58 PM
UK local government is at a pivotal moment.
As PD Director Gavin Beckett writes, it’s time to start building dynamic service organisations to respond to the challenges of today.
Our event on 27 November will explore how we can build a movement across the sector.
public.digital/pd-insights/...
As PD Director Gavin Beckett writes, it’s time to start building dynamic service organisations to respond to the challenges of today.
Our event on 27 November will explore how we can build a movement across the sector.
public.digital/pd-insights/...
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UKGovCamp 2026 ( #ukgc26 ) will be in #Birmingham on Saturday 17 January 2026.
We need a venue:
1️⃣ for 250 people,
2️⃣ 8 breakout rooms,
3️⃣ wheelchair accessible.
@imhuyorks.bsky.social is leading the search.
Please share and reply with ideas 🙂
We need a venue:
1️⃣ for 250 people,
2️⃣ 8 breakout rooms,
3️⃣ wheelchair accessible.
@imhuyorks.bsky.social is leading the search.
Please share and reply with ideas 🙂
July 31, 2025 at 7:06 AM
UKGovCamp 2026 ( #ukgc26 ) will be in #Birmingham on Saturday 17 January 2026.
We need a venue:
1️⃣ for 250 people,
2️⃣ 8 breakout rooms,
3️⃣ wheelchair accessible.
@imhuyorks.bsky.social is leading the search.
Please share and reply with ideas 🙂
We need a venue:
1️⃣ for 250 people,
2️⃣ 8 breakout rooms,
3️⃣ wheelchair accessible.
@imhuyorks.bsky.social is leading the search.
Please share and reply with ideas 🙂
Looking forward to my first @localgov.digital event of the year… at AWS HQ to listen and talk about how AI is being used in local public services. And to share some thoughts from a @publicdigital.bsky.social perspective about the value of test and learn to help us avoid false certainty around AI
June 5, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Looking forward to my first @localgov.digital event of the year… at AWS HQ to listen and talk about how AI is being used in local public services. And to share some thoughts from a @publicdigital.bsky.social perspective about the value of test and learn to help us avoid false certainty around AI
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A massive thank you to Emily @civicdatacoop.bsky.social, Adam @merseycarenhs.bsky.social, Michael @socialfinance.bsky.social, Sam @opendatamcr.bsky.social and Ste @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social for a brilliant Data Bites, and everyone in Liverpool for welcoming us!
Watch back bit.ly/databites56
Watch back bit.ly/databites56
June 4, 2025 at 7:50 PM
A massive thank you to Emily @civicdatacoop.bsky.social, Adam @merseycarenhs.bsky.social, Michael @socialfinance.bsky.social, Sam @opendatamcr.bsky.social and Ste @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social for a brilliant Data Bites, and everyone in Liverpool for welcoming us!
Watch back bit.ly/databites56
Watch back bit.ly/databites56
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April 17, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Proud husband moment #OUFamily @openuniversity.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Proud husband moment #OUFamily @openuniversity.bsky.social
Just watched ep2 of s3 #TheWheelofTime and it was fantastic 🤩 contains so much book content and great TV… @amazonprime.bsky.social @sonypicturestv.bsky.social we love it, get season 4 greenlit now!
March 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Just watched ep2 of s3 #TheWheelofTime and it was fantastic 🤩 contains so much book content and great TV… @amazonprime.bsky.social @sonypicturestv.bsky.social we love it, get season 4 greenlit now!
Really enjoyed watching the fan event screening of s3 ep1 of Wheel of Time 🤩
@amazonprime.bsky.social @sonypicturestv.bsky.social @thewheeloftime.bsky.social
We need season 4 greenlit now!!
#wheeloftime #amazonprime #sonypictures
@amazonprime.bsky.social @sonypicturestv.bsky.social @thewheeloftime.bsky.social
We need season 4 greenlit now!!
#wheeloftime #amazonprime #sonypictures
March 8, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Really enjoyed watching the fan event screening of s3 ep1 of Wheel of Time 🤩
@amazonprime.bsky.social @sonypicturestv.bsky.social @thewheeloftime.bsky.social
We need season 4 greenlit now!!
#wheeloftime #amazonprime #sonypictures
@amazonprime.bsky.social @sonypicturestv.bsky.social @thewheeloftime.bsky.social
We need season 4 greenlit now!!
#wheeloftime #amazonprime #sonypictures
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"Understanding user needs, designing effective systems, and fostering a culture of adaptability are just as crucial as the technology itself."
Yes AI, this applied to you too.
Great stuff from @publicdigital.bsky.social and @daivaughan.uk
public.digital/pd-insights/...
Yes AI, this applied to you too.
Great stuff from @publicdigital.bsky.social and @daivaughan.uk
public.digital/pd-insights/...
Gov.uk: Are we ready for an AI Revolutionpublic digitalpublic digital
Dai Vaughn blogs in response to Kier Starmer's announcement on investment in AI
public.digital
February 14, 2025 at 12:59 PM
"Understanding user needs, designing effective systems, and fostering a culture of adaptability are just as crucial as the technology itself."
Yes AI, this applied to you too.
Great stuff from @publicdigital.bsky.social and @daivaughan.uk
public.digital/pd-insights/...
Yes AI, this applied to you too.
Great stuff from @publicdigital.bsky.social and @daivaughan.uk
public.digital/pd-insights/...
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As AI adverts appear and crypto disappear…
Techbros and politicians never close off their design fictions or manifesto speeches when they fail to deliver.
People remember and resent those unfinished stories
Techbros and politicians never close off their design fictions or manifesto speeches when they fail to deliver.
People remember and resent those unfinished stories
February 10, 2025 at 7:42 AM
As AI adverts appear and crypto disappear…
Techbros and politicians never close off their design fictions or manifesto speeches when they fail to deliver.
People remember and resent those unfinished stories
Techbros and politicians never close off their design fictions or manifesto speeches when they fail to deliver.
People remember and resent those unfinished stories
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It's generally not outdated technology that stymies simpler, cheaper and more empathetic public services.
It's outdated culture, processes and operating models.
It's outdated culture, processes and operating models.
February 6, 2025 at 10:53 AM
It's generally not outdated technology that stymies simpler, cheaper and more empathetic public services.
It's outdated culture, processes and operating models.
It's outdated culture, processes and operating models.
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Direct File is live and you can now choose to import your tax information directly from the IRS. 💥
Direct File is a free, secure, accurate product from the IRS - and it is available in 25 states.
Visit DirectFile.irs.gov to check eligibility and learn more.
Direct File is a free, secure, accurate product from the IRS - and it is available in 25 states.
Visit DirectFile.irs.gov to check eligibility and learn more.
DirectFile.irs.gov
February 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Direct File is live and you can now choose to import your tax information directly from the IRS. 💥
Direct File is a free, secure, accurate product from the IRS - and it is available in 25 states.
Visit DirectFile.irs.gov to check eligibility and learn more.
Direct File is a free, secure, accurate product from the IRS - and it is available in 25 states.
Visit DirectFile.irs.gov to check eligibility and learn more.
I didn’t post all day at #ukgovcamp25 because I was having so many conversations that took up all my concentration - and still didn’t speak to everyone I’d have liked to! Went to several good sessions and enjoyed the contributions. And really loved showing up as part of @publicdigital.bsky.social 🥰
January 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
I didn’t post all day at #ukgovcamp25 because I was having so many conversations that took up all my concentration - and still didn’t speak to everyone I’d have liked to! Went to several good sessions and enjoyed the contributions. And really loved showing up as part of @publicdigital.bsky.social 🥰
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January 18, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Off to that London to catch up with @publicdigital.bsky.social colleagues in #PDTowers today and go to #UKGovCamp25 tomorrow @ukgovcamp.bsky.social
January 17, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Off to that London to catch up with @publicdigital.bsky.social colleagues in #PDTowers today and go to #UKGovCamp25 tomorrow @ukgovcamp.bsky.social
Who is going to @ukgovcamp.bsky.social on Saturday? (And pre-camp social on Friday night?)
January 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Who is going to @ukgovcamp.bsky.social on Saturday? (And pre-camp social on Friday night?)
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Hello Bluesky!
As we welcome the new year, we're thrilled to join Bluesky and share the latest news and information that matters to #LocalGov.
Stay connected with us for useful LGA resources and updates - follow us here and visit our website 👇
www.local.gov.uk
As we welcome the new year, we're thrilled to join Bluesky and share the latest news and information that matters to #LocalGov.
Stay connected with us for useful LGA resources and updates - follow us here and visit our website 👇
www.local.gov.uk
Local Government Association
We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve
www.local.gov.uk
January 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
Hello Bluesky!
As we welcome the new year, we're thrilled to join Bluesky and share the latest news and information that matters to #LocalGov.
Stay connected with us for useful LGA resources and updates - follow us here and visit our website 👇
www.local.gov.uk
As we welcome the new year, we're thrilled to join Bluesky and share the latest news and information that matters to #LocalGov.
Stay connected with us for useful LGA resources and updates - follow us here and visit our website 👇
www.local.gov.uk
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Hello 🙂 I'm looking for my next public sector role and would appreciate your support. Let me know if you hear of anything or wanna catch up. #OpenToWork
💼 Preferably agile delivery manager.
📜 Open to contract, permanent or temporary roles.
🌎 Remote or based in Manchester, London or Sheffield.
💼 Preferably agile delivery manager.
📜 Open to contract, permanent or temporary roles.
🌎 Remote or based in Manchester, London or Sheffield.
January 7, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Hello 🙂 I'm looking for my next public sector role and would appreciate your support. Let me know if you hear of anything or wanna catch up. #OpenToWork
💼 Preferably agile delivery manager.
📜 Open to contract, permanent or temporary roles.
🌎 Remote or based in Manchester, London or Sheffield.
💼 Preferably agile delivery manager.
📜 Open to contract, permanent or temporary roles.
🌎 Remote or based in Manchester, London or Sheffield.
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We started 2024 as a team of 58 in London and are ending it 83 people and a network of 250 people worldwide. Thanks to our clients, colleagues and partners for making this year unforgettable. We're back on 2 Jan. From all of us at PD, we wish you a joyful holiday and an inspiring start to 2025.
December 23, 2024 at 11:09 AM
We started 2024 as a team of 58 in London and are ending it 83 people and a network of 250 people worldwide. Thanks to our clients, colleagues and partners for making this year unforgettable. We're back on 2 Jan. From all of us at PD, we wish you a joyful holiday and an inspiring start to 2025.
Spending some time in London catching up with folks. Currently sitting in a cafe opposite MHCLG in Marsham St, watching a live online demo of the open source LocalGovIMS system that was funded by the Local Digital team. Really great to see how ready it is for councils to begin adopting 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
December 4, 2024 at 12:45 PM
Spending some time in London catching up with folks. Currently sitting in a cafe opposite MHCLG in Marsham St, watching a live online demo of the open source LocalGovIMS system that was funded by the Local Digital team. Really great to see how ready it is for councils to begin adopting 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Yay! 🎉 notified I’ve got a ticket to @ukgovcamp.bsky.social Very exciting. Will be my first one as part of @publicdigital.bsky.social and look forward to all of the conversations 😊#ukgovcamp2025
December 4, 2024 at 8:09 AM
Yay! 🎉 notified I’ve got a ticket to @ukgovcamp.bsky.social Very exciting. Will be my first one as part of @publicdigital.bsky.social and look forward to all of the conversations 😊#ukgovcamp2025
It’s been a truly lovely week one at @publicdigital.bsky.social 🥰 with gentle induction sessions from the founders and leadership team, friendly and enthusiastic welcomes from my new colleagues in the health, LocalGov & charities team, and some intense dives into client work… #testandlearn
November 14, 2024 at 11:23 PM
It’s been a truly lovely week one at @publicdigital.bsky.social 🥰 with gentle induction sessions from the founders and leadership team, friendly and enthusiastic welcomes from my new colleagues in the health, LocalGov & charities team, and some intense dives into client work… #testandlearn
After a couple of busy days surrounded by the intensity and tech/infrastructure heavy atmosphere of Smart City Expo, and many fantastic catch up chats with old colleagues, it’s time to slow down the pace in a great cafe recommended by Linda O’Halloran 😊
November 7, 2024 at 10:36 AM
After a couple of busy days surrounded by the intensity and tech/infrastructure heavy atmosphere of Smart City Expo, and many fantastic catch up chats with old colleagues, it’s time to slow down the pace in a great cafe recommended by Linda O’Halloran 😊
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In this tumultuous week I'm hoping to bring some calm & tranquility to my Tools for Wellbeing session at Agile in the City in Bristol tomorrow.
It turns out the method I'm using is quite agile too! Reflections on this & how we might build wellbeing into teams at
bringbalance.co.uk/2024/11/05/a...
It turns out the method I'm using is quite agile too! Reflections on this & how we might build wellbeing into teams at
bringbalance.co.uk/2024/11/05/a...
Agile in the City… and agile in sophrology
I’m excited to be offering my first conference taster session at Agile in the City in Bristol this week – particularly as there are so many pleasing parallels between the principles of …
bringbalance.co.uk
November 6, 2024 at 5:54 PM
In this tumultuous week I'm hoping to bring some calm & tranquility to my Tools for Wellbeing session at Agile in the City in Bristol tomorrow.
It turns out the method I'm using is quite agile too! Reflections on this & how we might build wellbeing into teams at
bringbalance.co.uk/2024/11/05/a...
It turns out the method I'm using is quite agile too! Reflections on this & how we might build wellbeing into teams at
bringbalance.co.uk/2024/11/05/a...