Four out of ten councils have not saved money from using digital tools and technologies despite potential efficiencies of up to £12 million each being available.

Local Government Minister Brandon Lewis criticized those councils that have failed to make savings. Councils which have delivered digital savings have reduced their spending by an average of £1 million and the minister urged all local authorities to take advantage. He said: It is troubling that 40 per cent of councils are yet to drive efficiencies from this opportunity and I would urge these councils to reach out, learn from the best, and accelerate their digital programmes.

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