Summary
This report outlines proposals for a London Office of Technology and Innovation (LOTI). The LOTI would build London’s capacity to collaborate on digital and smart technology innovation and to scale up the application of successful innovation across London’s public services.
The development of the proposal has been led by the GLA, with support from London Councils and a number of active London Local Authorities. It envisages a three-year commitment from London Councils and the GLA to a work programme led and facilitated by a team of three,
which will be both based at and part of London Councils, at an estimated cost of around £440,000 p.a. funded by the GLA, London Councils and participating London Local Authorities.
Recommendations
Executive is asked to:
• Consider and comment on the proposals; and
• Note that, subject to Executive’s views, formal support for London Councils managing and part-funding the LOTI for three years from 2019/20, subject to it achieving the active commitment and financial support of at least six London Local Authorities, will be sought via Urgency arrangements.
