Adam Dustagheer, Managing Director of Datnexa, spoke recently at LocalGovCamp North on Thursday, 13th November 2025 in Leeds, delivering an insightful presentation on one of the most innovative AI implementations in UK local government: "Hey Geraldine." Photo credit: Tom Styles - Tailwind Digital. The Event: LocalGovCamp North LocalGovCamp North brought together council leaders, digital practitioners, and technology partners from across the North of England for a day dedicate

A recent Sky News report about UK government AI expenditure  tells a revealing story, not just about where public money is being allocated, but about a fundamental misalignment between ambition and execution. The £3.35 billion spent on AI contracts since 2018, while substantial, masks a more troubling reality: the departments with the greatest potential to transform citizens' lives through AI remain conspicuously underfunded, whilst infrastructure projects dominate the budget

Discover how Peterborough City Council's "Hey Geraldine" AI assistant revolutionised social care by eliminating waiting lists and improving technology-enabled care for vulnerable residents.