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LG Inform Plus - Using Public Data for evidence based decision making
The document outlines the features and benefits of the LG Inform Plus system, which provides access to a comprehensive range of public data and metrics for local governments. It discusses standardization of data reporting, the variety of data sources available, and the use of community-specific metrics and neighbourhood identifiers. Additionally, it provides resources and contact information for further assistance and inquiries related to the system.
LG Inform Plus - Using Public Data for evidence based decision making
- 1. Evidence Based DecisionMaking LG Inform Plus – Using Public Data Mike Thacker esd-toolkit programme 24 April 2015 www.local.gov.uk/lginformplus
- 2. www.local.gov.uk/lginformplus@LGInformPlus One set ofdata, many tools Metrics LG Inform LG Inform Plus Independent apps Eg Clouds Over London Application Program Interface
- 3. www.local.gov.uk/lginformplus@LGInformPlus Applying a consistentframework Metrics • 2,917 metric types with values • 49 million metric values available (+ 85 million in back end) • many data sources • consistent time periods • consistent breakdowns • large to small official statistical areas • other areas Audit Commission ChiMat CIPFA Statistical Information Services Clinical and Health Outcomes Knowledge Base Communities and Local Government Community Health Profiles Department for Education Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Department for Transport Department for Work and Pensions Department of Energy and Climate Change Department of Health Department of Transport Experian Health and Social Care Information Centre HM Revenue & Customs Home Office Local Government Association Local Government Ombudsman Ministry of Justice National Adult Social Care Intelligence Service (NASCIS) NeSS data exchange Nomis North West Health Observatory Ofcom Office for National Statistics Ofsted Public Health England South West Health Observatory Sport England Tenant Services Authority The Elections Centre, Plymouth University The Insolvency Service The Planning Inspectorate Valuation Office Agency Youth Justice board Census year Calendar year Month Financial year Calendar quarter Academic year Financial quarter Three-year winters Election year Age band Employment status Ethnicity Fatal or non-fatal Fire cause Gender Location Survey methodLSOA MSOA Ward District council County council Single tier council Region Country City districts Community impact areas Community networks Constituencies Draft/new wards Parishes Partnership areas Regen projects Sub-wards Thames corridor Town centres Villages
- 4. www.local.gov.uk/lginformplus@LGInformPlus Standards – fornaming things http://standards.esd.org.uk
- 5. www.local.gov.uk/lginformplus@LGInformPlus A 360 degreeview of local government
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- 7. www.local.gov.uk/lginformplus@LGInformPlus Elements of astandard report
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- 10. www.local.gov.uk/lginformplus@LGInformPlus LG Inform Plussmall area report writer
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- 12. www.local.gov.uk/lginformplus@LGInformPlus Official (statistical) &other areasCountry Region Unitary and county Unitary and district Unitary DistrictCounty Ward MLSOA LSOA OA Country Official Partnership, CTG, Town centre, ... Community network areas Community impact mitigation areas Neighbourhood of LAs CTG Sub- region CHP region CCG Flood plains CHP region Other areas
- 13. www.local.gov.uk/lginformplus@LGInformPlus Examples of “neighbourhoods” Naturalneighbourhoods (within boroughs) • City districts • Community impact areas • Community networks • Constituencies • Draft/new wards • Parishes • Partnership areas • Regen projects • Sub-wards • Thames corridor • Town centres • Villages Other areas • Communities spanning boroughs (eg Crystal Palace) • Constituencies (MPs, MEPs) • Council partnerships • Flood plains • Health areas • Local economic partnerships • Sub-regions • Voluntary sector regions
- 14. www.local.gov.uk/lginformplus@LGInformPlus Features of “neighbourhoods” •Have globally unique identifiers • Published as Linked Open Data, like official areas • Open to reuse and cross-reference • Metrics automatically available through the LG Inform Plus API • Automatically available in LG Inform Plus small area reports
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- 16. www.local.gov.uk/lginformplus@LGInformPlus Further information LG InformPlus: esd.org.uk • LG Inform: LGInform.local.gov.uk • Standards: standards.esd.org.uk • Small area reports: reports.esd.org.uk • API: api.esd.org.uk/ • Neighbourhoods: neighbourhoods.esd.org.uk/ Help: support@esd.org.uk Tim.Adams@local.gov.uk Mike.Thacker@esd.org.uk @DrTimAdams @MikeThacker
Editor's Notes
- #5 Tools to exploit the esd-standards including: records retention powers and duties neighbourhood geographies published data inventories
- #6 Tools to exploit the esd-standards including: records retention powers and duties neighbourhood geographies published data inventories
- #17 Use these addresses for help or contact me in person.