Royal Borough of Greenwich
The Royal Borough of Greenwich Council has selected Arcus Global, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions, to implement a cutting-edge Built Environment Solution, signalling a move away from traditional legacy IT systems. The new Arcus platform will provide a modern, Software as a Service solution that enables the Council to manage Planning, Building Control… Read more »
Manchester City Council streamlines planning and building control with Arcus Global platform
MANCHESTER City Council has moved its Planning, Building Control and Local Land Charges services onto the same integrated digital platform as its Arcus Regulatory Services solution, going live after a 12-month implementation. This project aligns with Manchester’s stated ambition to be a leading digital city and its wider move away from legacy systems. The Council’s… Read more »
Milton Keynes’ Planning Advisory Service Report – A Proud Moment for Arcus
When an independent report by the Planning Advisory Service shows that, after transitioning to Arcus systems, Milton Keynes productivity increases massively, we can’t help but feel a little proud of the products we offer. Here’s just a couple of excerpts from the report linked below Read the full report here! https://www.local.gov.uk/pas/topics/digital-planning/case-studies/planning-back-office-system-upgrade
Erewash go live with Built Environment
Arcus Global are delighted to announce that after a 10 month project, Erewash Borough Council have gone live with our Built Environment Solution, covering Planning, Building Control and Land Charges. This marks an important milestone in our shared journey to better serve the Erewash community, demonstrating a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, efficient, and accessible services for them… Read more »
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council chooses Arcus Global
Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council has selected Arcus Global, a leading provider of cloud-based software solutions, to implement a cutting-edge regulatory services and licensing solution, signalling a move away from traditional legacy IT systems. The new Arcus platform will provide a modern, Software as a Service solution that enables the Council to manage regulatory compliance and… Read more »
London Borough of Enfield contracts with Arcus!
We are thrilled to announce that the London Borough of Enfield have contracted Arcus Global to provide its Built Environment suite covering, Planning, Building Control and Land Charges.
Royal Borough of Greenwich selects Arcus!
We are delighted to announce that the Royal Borough of Greenwich have selected Arcus Global to provide its Built Environment suite covering, Planning, Building Control and Land Charges.
Gloucestershire County Council selects Arcus Global for Trading Standards Case Management Solution
5th February 2025 Arcus Global is delighted to announce that Gloucestershire County Council has selected Arcus Global to implement its Regulatory Services case management solution for their Trading Standards service via a Crown Commercial Service Framework. The award signals a firm move away from legacy on-premise IT systems as part of a multi-year contract award.… Read more »
Rethinking Citizen Engagement
In recent years, it has been largely accepted that the adoption of Citizen Self Service, primarily through the deployment of web-based forms, would revolutionise efficiency within local government that will allow citizens to access local government services 24/7. However, reality has often fallen short of these promises. While web forms have become a staple in… Read more »
Building the digital golden thread
By Robin Barber, product owner for built environment at Arcus Global Digital is becoming part of everything we do in the public sector. Significant work has already been undertaken to progress the digital transformation of the UK’s built environment, which is no exception to this. Earlier this year the Building Regulations Advisory Committee and MHCLG… Read more »
No more excuses for cyber security failures in councils
Breaches of cyber security are a significant risk to every business and individual, but are increasingly affecting local government. Recovering from the February 2020 ransomware attack that reduced Redcar & Cleveland Council to using pen and paper for critical processes, was estimated to have cost over £10.5m – three times their 2019 central ICT budget.
Getting the data right: seamless data migration for the public sector
With the National Data Strategy setting out the Government’s desire to create a data-led public sector, as well as an appetite from local authorities to deliver data-driven services, many organisations now see that migrating from legacy systems to a new provider offers the ideal opportunity to improve data quality and use this investment to its fullest potential.
Arcus Global launches annual tree planting programme
As part of Arcus Global’s commitment to supporting sustainability, we will be donating 100 tree saplings to any new and existing Local Authority customers to enrich their local communities – it’s something that we’re pledging to do every year. We will work with our customers to carefully identify the right location and species and help them source and plant in their areas.
Planning for the future
As the product owner for the Built Environment suite, it is my responsibility to understand market changes and trends. As such I’ve been closely watching the comments and responses to the Government’s Planning for the Future white paper. It’s been particularly interesting to see discussions going on around the newly proposed zoning concepts rather than the adoption of technology.
Why is the UK’s public sector still lagging on digital transformation?
The UK has a hugely complex system of public services. When I started Arcus Global at the backend of 2009, the UK was considered a world leader in digital government. Over that time we’ve seen a dramatic digital shift, with much innovation and achievement taking place between 2010 and 2015.
2020 Public Sector tech predictions
“When it comes to local government, it seems that open data and open standards will take more prominence. A few authorities across the UK have already put this in motion, such as the Greater London Authority (GLA), where the ambition is to create a ‘live hub’ of planning and development information, accessible to all Londoners.
Arcus Global Secures Spot on G-Cloud 11 Framework, for the Seventh Consecutive Year
All of Arcus Global’s products and services will be on offer across all three lots through the latest iteration of the G-Cloud framework 03, July 2019: Arcus Global Limited, a market leader in GovTech cloud solutions, is pleased to announce that it has gained a place on the new G-Cloud 11 framework, allowing it to… Read more »
Hart District Council selects Arcus’ cloud platform to support digital strategy
Hart District Council has selected Arcus Global, a leading cloud solutions provider for the public sector, to deliver its Planning and Regulatory Services through the Arcus Global platform, to improve internal processes as well as to provide a better citizen experience.
Arcus and customers nominated for prestigious industry award – voting open now
Arcus Global and a select group of Arcus customers have been shortlisted for the Digital Leaders 100 List
How embracing digital makes Smart Planning a reality
New CLGdotTV broadcast with Arcus Global and London Borough of Redbridge
Arcus Global appoints Richard Sankey as Product Director
Leading cloud provider grows Arcus Place division with public sector specialist.
Folkestone & Hythe District Council embarks on ambitious transformation project
· Council adopts a cloud first strategy with Arcus Global · Substantial savings through a combination of business and ICT transformation Folkestone & Hythe District Council (FHDC) has selected Arcus Global, a leading cloud solutions provider for the public sector, to deliver key aspects of an ambitious ICT transformation project. The Council is undergoing a… Read more »
Better Connected Live – A View From the Back
The most telling session at the Better Connected Live event in Birmingham at the end of last month was the Q and A that ended the morning session on day one. The 20 minute Q and A drilled into the heart of the challenge and the problems of being a digital authority in 2016.