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Building a community of practice around data in Liverpool – what we’ve learnt so far

Organisations across all sectors rely on data every day to inform their operations and strategies, yet the people working with data often find themselves isolated within their own teams, facing

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Data For Communities: Empowering Citizens Through Participatory Approaches (Part 2)

This four-part blog series explores Open Data Manchester’s approach to community-led data collection, showcasing our methodology and impact across various projects. Part 2: Data For Communities – Our Original Workshop

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Data For Communities: Empowering Citizens Through Participatory Approaches (Part 1)

This four-part blog series explores Open Data Manchester’s approach to community-led data collection, showcasing our methodology and impact across various projects. Part 1: Why Community-Led Data Collection? Introduction At Open

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Data and dignity: balancing transparency and trust in public services

In local government, effective data sharing isn’t just about technology or compliance—it’s about building trust with communities whilst delivering better services to those who need them most. Through the Citizen-Led

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ODM Impact Series 8: Co-creating Solutions for Inclusive Urban Mobility

Welcome to the final instalment of our blog series showcasing Open Data Manchester’s decade of data-driven change. In this series, we’ve explored eight case studies that demonstrate the real-world impact

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ODM Impact Series 7: Exploring Cooperative Models for Energy Data Management

Welcome to the seventh instalment of our blog series showcasing Open Data Manchester’s decade of data-driven change. In this series, we’re diving into eight case studies that demonstrate the real-world

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ODM Impact Series 6: Standardising Data for Improved Recycling Services

Welcome to the sixth instalment of our blog series showcasing Open Data Manchester’s decade of data-driven change. In this series, we’re diving into eight case studies that demonstrate the real-world

ODM Impact Series 5: Advising Citizens’ Advice Manchester on Data-Driven Improvements

Welcome to the fifth instalment of our blog series showcasing Open Data Manchester’s decade of data-driven change. In this series, we’re diving into eight case studies that demonstrate the real-world

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ODM Impact Series 3: Empowering Communities for Safer Public Spaces

Welcome to the third instalment of our blog series showcasing Open Data Manchester’s decade of data-driven change. In this series, we’re diving into eight case studies that demonstrate the real-world