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February 22, 2026
Financial model: from project spend to infrastructure logic
A simple comparison between short-term projects and long-term infrastructure.
February 21, 2026
User Support Is Infrastructure, Not an Afterthought
The truth about digital platforms that few properly budget for - user support is essential.
February 11, 2026
16,000 Towns. One Directory Each. £264m in Capital.
A simple capital assumption that raises a larger structural question.
February 2, 2026
Founding Stewardship is open for a small number of places.
This phase invites councils, BIDs, and place partnerships to contribute to and help govern a shared approach to local digital infrastructure, designed to endure beyond individual projects or funding cycles.
February 2, 2026
The issue with grant-funded digital infrastructure
Useful, yes, but structurally poor for digital platforms.