How to boost local government revenue with efficient software

𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭. With Rural Water Impact, districts can offer secure, convenient online bill payment as part of their website; helping residents pay on time and reducing administrative work for staff. 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞: • Easy-to-use platform for staff and residents • Safe and secure transactions • Instant updates and notifications for payments Online bill pay is just one of the many features that come with a modern RWI website; designed to improve communication, efficiency, and community satisfaction. #RuralWaterImpact #WaterDistricts #OnlineBillPay #DigitalSolutions #CommunityEngagement #WaterSafety #ModernWaterManagement #CustomerConvenience #RuralWaterReady #WaterDistrictSolutions

A new report from the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has identified ‘a number of problems' with Community Infrastructure Levies (CIL) and other developer contribution systems, which means cash has failed to reach local communities. Find out more below ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/e47gfWDz

People often ask me what I do at GovDeals. Most think it’s just about helping cities and towns make money through auctions. That’s part of it, but it’s also about cost avoidance. When agencies hold on to large or costly items, they waste time, space, and resources. Through GovDeals, they can avoid those costs by selling surplus or transferring it to another agency that needs it. It’s about creating value and saving taxpayer dollars at the same time. #GovDeals #CostAvoidance #GovernmentSurplus #PublicSectorEfficiency #AssetManagement

📢 PUBLIC NOTICE: TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF MUNICIPAL TELEPHONE LINES The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality confirms that its landline system is currently inaccessible to the public due to suspended telephone lines. As a responsible organ of state, the Municipality is obliged to manage public resources in strict compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act (MFMA) and related regulations. A due diligence process is currently underway to verify the service account in full before payment is processed. This ensures that the Municipality only pays for services legitimately rendered and that every cent of ratepayers’ money is responsibly accounted for. 💰 The account will be settled once verification is complete, and the Municipality remains committed to finalising this matter as swiftly as possible while upholding principles of sound financial governance. 👉 In the interim, residents and stakeholders are encouraged to use the following alternative channels to access municipal services: 🌐 Official website: https://lnkd.in/dtn_sPbH 📱 Municipality’s official mobile app 📧 Customer Care email: customercare@mandelametro.gov.za 🏢 Walk-in Customer Care Centres across the Metro 👥 Ward Councillor offices for direct community support The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality sincerely regrets any inconvenience caused and assures residents and stakeholders that restoring full telephone services remains a priority. #AllHandsOnDeck #Siyasebenza #MetroAtWork #ANationThatWorksForAll

As a member of the All-Party Parliamentary Group representing more than 300 SME independent developers nationwide — our Managing Director Jason Vince joined Sarah Edwards MP, and Secretariat Edwin de Silva for a cross-party discussion on how SME developers can accelerate delivery and modernise planning within an increasingly difficult sector. SME developers are the heartbeat of local house building and the biggest risk takers on speculative applications, yet the planning system often works against them. Planning delays, disproportionate regulation and limited funding continue to hold back the very businesses capable of driving regeneration from the ground up. It was encouraging to see genuine collaboration between MPs and industry voices focused on practical reform and we hope these changes come soon. #SMEHousebuilders #APPG #HouseOfCommons #PlanningReform #FutureHomes #EarlswoodHomes

“For an algorithm to determine whether someone sleeps in their home or on the street just to ensure maximum profit is unconscionable,” says Seattle Councilmember Alexis Mercedes Rinck. Dozens of cities and states are working on legislation to restrict “rent-setting” software. What does it mean for renters and landlords? Read the story: https://bit.ly/4lrKXwF #TenantProtections #HousingEquity #PolicyWatch

Legislators, several attorneys general, housing advocates, and others argue that rent-setting software costs renters billions each year. Now, cities like Seattle, WA; Hoboken, NJ; and Santa Monica, CA, are pushing back with bans and hefty fines for landlords who use the software. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4lrKXwF #AffordableHousing #AIRegulation

Exciting day for OpenGov and City and County of San Francisco. This morning, we announced the kickoff of the PermitSF project with the City and County of San Francisco to modernize their permitting and licensing systems, making it easier and faster for residents and businesses to get things done. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gvBNnYK6 This initiative is about more than technology, it’s about transforming how cities serve their communities and powering more effective, accountable government. #OpenGov #PermitSF #GovTech #DigitalTransformation #CivicTech #PublicSectorInnovation #GovernmentTransformation #CustomerImpact #SanFrancisco

Last week saw our Advisory Forum convene to discuss the latest trends and changes affecting the new build home industry and codes of practice.   We were joined by Emma Webster from the Elderly Accommodation Counsel who highlighted some of the challenges facing older people and their families as they look to find suitable accommodation, particularly for those with changing care needs.    We also heard from Catherine Martin, the Code’s communications lead, about the free resources and information we make available for consumers and the industry, and how to access them.   Code Chair, Noel Hunter OBE, provided a timely update on the government’s new consultation on the buying and selling of homes which includes some proposals that are already in place for new homes sales as requirements of the Code. Chief Executive, Carol Brady MBE, reported on the latest disputes, including a reduction in non-compliance with adjudication decisions since launching a pilot charge in April.   The resulting discussions and contributions from Advisory Forum members provided useful insights which informed the Code’s Board meeting later in the day.    Thanks again to all our Advisory Forum members for their valuable contributions which help ensure our Code remains fit for purpose. Ron Gainsford Craig Ross Frances Harrison Claire Whyley Philip Hogg Adas Rico Wojtulewicz-Richmond John Baguley Paula Higgins Teresa Perchard

New regulations are changing how social housing landlords must respond to emergency repairs and significant hazards from mold and damp. For maintenance providers, these changes mean even more emphasis on speed, responsiveness and accurate record-keeping. Find out what #AwaabsLaw says and how software integration can help you keep delivering in our handy primer.