2025 Issy-Les-Moulineaux - AI governance in the local public sector

2025 Issy-Les-Moulineaux – AI governance in the local public sector

AI adoption in the UK is increasing, but many councils lack governance frameworks for ethical or responsible implementation. Research shows over 75% of councils lack AI policies, and more than a third allow AI usage without guidance. To address this, Socitm has published sample governance documents to help councils establish safe and effective AI usage.

Further Resources

Guidance on AI across the UK public sector:

AI@Socitm (Socitm): https://socitm.net/ai-at-socitm
ALGIM and Socitm’s sample corporate policy document for use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Socitm): Sample corporate policy document for use of Generative Artificial Intelligence – Socitm (MEMBER ONLY RESOURCE)
Sample terms of reference for an Artificial Intelligence Governance Board (Socitm): https://socitm.net/resource-hub/socitm-research/template-terms-of-reference-for-artificial-intelligence-governance-board/ (MEMBER ONLY RESOURCE)
ALGIM and Socitm’s using generative artificial intelligence large language model guidance (Socitm): Using Generative Artificial Intelligence Large Language Models – Do’s and dont’s – Socitm (MEMBER ONLY RESOURCE)
Guidance on drafting AI policies and procedures (Information Commissioners Office): Policies and procedures | ICO
AI Playbook for the UK Government (UK Govt): AI Playbook for the UK Government – GOV.UK
Scottish AI Playbook (Scottish AI Alliance): Artificial Intelligence (AI) Resources and Guidance | Scottish AI Playbook
Guidance on using AI and algorithmic management in the Welsh public sector (Welsh Government): Guidance on using AI and algorithmic management in the Welsh public sector | TUC
The Mitigating Hidden Risks AI Toolkit (UK Govt): The Mitigating Hidden AI Risks Toolkit
Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard Hub (UK GOVT): Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard Hub – GOV.UK
Data ethics framework (UK Govt): Data Ethics Framework – GOV.UK
The National Cyber Security Centre’s AI essentials (NCSC): The National Cyber Security Centre’s AI essentials
Responsibly buying AI (LGA): Responsibly buying AI | Local Government Association
Responsible use of Generative AI in social care: Guidance (Digital Care Hub): Responsible use of Generative AI in social care: Guidance – Digital Care Hub
Guidance for GenAI (London Office of Technology and Innovation): Guidance on Generative AI – LOTI

Mapping AI use across the UK public sector:

AI.GOV.UK: AI Knowledge Hub – AI.GOV.UK
LGA AI Hub: Artificial Intelligence Hub | Local Government Association
State of the Sector: AI (LGA): State of the sector: Artificial intelligence – 2025 update | Local Government Association
Using AI across the public sector in Wales (Welsh Government): Using artificial intelligence at work | GOV.WALES
Regulating AI in the UK (Ada Lovelace Institute): Regulating AI in the UK | Ada Lovelace Institute
Understanding artificial intelligence ethics and safety (The Alan Turing Institute): understanding_artificial_intelligence_ethics_and_safety.pdf