Blackpool Council, GB
Unitary Authority in England
United Kingdom
Blackpool Council, GB adopts OneCouncil SaaS platform for streamlined financial services
Blackpool previously used financial software only accessible at council offices. TechnologyOne's SaaS platform enables access to financial and accounting systems no matter the employee's location. OneCouncil unifies processes across council departments for efficient invoicing, budgeting, and report writing. The system upgrade impacts 750 finance-focused council employees and creates opportunities for additional functions in the future.
Blackpool Council, GB
United Kingdom
Blackpool Council, GB opens Corona Kindness hubs to help residents during COVID-19
A network of 12 Corona Kindness hubs assigned volunteers to help local residents with shopping needs and wellness check-ins. Each hub featured a point person who managed service requests from the council's COVID-19 hotline. The Blackpool Essentials Delivery Service created in partnership with Royal Hotels worked with hubs to complete basic item deliveries to households.
Blackpool Council, GB
United Kingdom