Access the Full Report: AI Readiness of UK Local Authorities 2025

While AI adoption is accelerating, our 18-month assessment of 208 UK councils reveals that the primary barriers to success are not technical, but institutional.

Our research, led by GoLLM in collaboration with the Intelligent Automation Systems Lab at Heriot-Watt University, provides a data-driven roadmap for moving beyond isolated pilots toward capability-led adoption.

By downloading the full report, you will gain access to:

  • Regional Performance Analysis: Detailed insights across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
  • The Three Dimensions of Readiness: In-depth scoring on Data Maturity, AI Maturity, and AI Culture.
  • Capability-Led Recommendations: Practical frameworks for governance, workforce development, and scaling AI safely.
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