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East Staffordshire has selected Idox Cloud for Licensing including its online portal and mobile apps. With cloud-based software for online submissions and tracking the Council will be well on their way to evolving their technology and creating a more agile way of working. Directly awarded on the VAS framework, being cloudbased on Idox Cloud will also ensure the Council is legislatively compliant as updates come as standard.

Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council has taken a significant step towards streamlining its built environment services and enhancing citizen engagement by selecting Idox Cloud as its primary solution for Planning, Building Control, Land Charges, and citizen-facing applications. This strategic decision, following a competitive tender via the VAS framework, will see the Council replace its existing systems with Idox’s comprehensive cloud-based platform.

The publication of the English Devolution White Paper in December 2024 has prompted debate, discussion and, in many cases, disagreement. While many in local government are keen to accelerate consolidation in a bid to improve service consistency and reduce spend, others have concerns regarding the difficulties of meeting diverse local needs. For all local government management teams, the acceleration of devolution raises many questions about the future that require rapid resolution.

In our newest in the ‘Idox Spotlight on…’ series, Scott Goodwin, Divisional Director (Land, Property and Public Protection), explores the challenges ahead and highlights the vital need for insight and a strong technology foundation to support complex decisions and negotiations between councils looking to work together.

Uttlesford District Council faced increasing pressure on their planning resources. To address this challenge, they turned to Idox Insights, our cloud-based analytics platform.

Watch the video to hear from Councillor John Evans from Uttlesford District Council on how Idox Insights is helping keep track of everything from the big picture to the bottom line.

EDRMS version 5.2 upgrade brings a host of enhancements. Watch our video to find out about the benefits it can bring you and the next steps to take to upgrade.

EDRMS v5.1 will no longer be supported as of next month (April 2025). So, upgrade today to ensure continued access to security updates, tech support and the latest features.

Earlier this month we hosted a series of webinars for the launch of our new Building Control Initial Notices digital form, where attendees learned how this modernisation will deliver Initial Notices as a digital process, directly into Uniform, cutting down on manual admin and data re-entry.

Watch an on-demand recording of the webinar below.

To find out more about Initial Notices, email [email protected].

This autumn, we’re delighted to offer dates in two different locations for our Address Data Solutions (ADS) Customer User Group meetings:

Tuesday 23 September: Manchester
Tuesday 30 September: Bristol

These events offer an excellent opportunity to network with other LLPG/LSG professionals, learn about ADS product developments and roadmap items, and hear the latest from our partners. Open to iManage Cloud and iManage desktop customers, and Uniform, Acolaid and Idox Cloud customers who are considering migrating to iManage Cloud.

Join us at the upcoming Institute of Licensing 2025 Summer Training Conference, held at Leicester City Hall on 11th June.

Visit the site to view event fees, agenda, and to register.

Come together with fellow trading standards, environmental health, and regulatory professionals at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute Annual Conference. Visit the Idox team in the Blackpool’s Winter Gardens exhibition space, June 17th-19th.

Learn more and register to attend.

Want to learn more or share your insights? Get in touch today, email [email protected].

Thanks,
The Idox Team