LG Inform and LG Inform Plus are data benchmarking tools provided by the UK's Local Government Association (LGA). LG Inform provides free up-to-date published data about local areas and council performance, allowing comparison across authorities. LG Inform Plus is a subscription service offering ward-level data, ready-made profiles, direct data feeds, and tools for analyzing powers, duties, and records retention. Subscriptions help support continued development of the LG Inform tools and data standards. Future plans include a tablet version and expanded access to LG Inform Plus.

1. Date
www.local.gov.uk
LG Inform and LG Inform Plus
Juliet Whitworth Research and Information Manager
14 November 2014
juliet.whitworth@local.gov.uk www.local.gov.uk

2. Agenda
•LG Inform – data benchmarking tool
•LG Inform Plus – subscription service for detailed data and tools

3. LG Inform
•The LGA’s free data service which presents up-to-date published data about your local area and the performance of your council
•Whether you’re interested in scrutiny, a portfolio area or simply need an overview, LG Inform can help you review and compare performance with other authorities

4. What is LG Inform?
•Single point of access to wide range of data in a ‘ready to use’ format
•Across the whole spectrum of services
•Report building tools for presentation and investigation
•Simple analysis and presentation supports comparison and review over time
•Ready made reports
•Releases councils from gathering data

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news stories from the LGA

20. What is LG Inform Plus?
•A modestly priced subscription service which offers:
–Ward-level and lower level data, and charting and mapping to display that
–Ready-made ward profiles
–A direct data feed of authority and lower level data
–Ability to create own boundaries and view data
–Tools to view powers/duties and records retention
•Income goes to continue support for LG Inform, LG Inform Plus and LG info standards

48. Next Steps
•Tablet version of LG Inform next year
•Direct data feed (API) being launched for all
•New FOG tool in new year
•LG Inform Plus subscriptions are likely to be widened to outside local government in future

49. Key Information – LG Inform / Plus
•General Info: www.local.gov.uk/about-lginform
•LG Inform: www.local.gov.uk/lginform
•LG Inform Plus: www.local.gov.uk/lginformplus
•Help and support: lginform@esd.org.uk
•LG Inform Knowledge Hub Group
–https://knowledgehub.local.gov.uk/group/lginform