Retired data geek in public service. Ph.D. (Dunelm) Geography. Views are my own Also at https://xitter.cf/t.co/FiEHfndfbq on Bluesky

Cambridge, England
Joined November 2011
Our Department has been ranked 1st for Geography in the 2025 Good University Guide produced by The Times/Sunday Times. This included a score of 94.4 for graduate prospects, the highest for our subject in the UK: tinyurl.com/43dn8nan
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Calling #LocalGov directors and heads of service. Are you interested in improving access to high-quality service information for your communities? Join our event on 9 Oct to learn how @Open_Referral can save time and reduce costs👇 eventbrite.co.uk/e/an-introd…
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In 23/24 our better use of data programme supported councils to use data for decision-making, to bring better outcomes for residents and businesses, and enable efficient services. Discover how our sector support programme assists #LocalGov: orlo.uk/A9HDu
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Our year in review of our 2022/23 sector support offer programmes provides a snapshot of the ways we supported councils to improve, develop leadership, make data-informed decisions, share notable practice, and build #LocalGov capacity and capability. local.gov.uk/our-support/sup…
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British Airways A321-200 G-MEDU is making it's first flight since November 22, 2020. The aircraft has been in storage in MAD and is likely undergoing return to service testing. Follow it here: fr24.com/BAW9274/309638c2
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Missed this last week! Very proud that our approach to #servicedirectories based on @Open_Referral UK #OpenData standards made the @HSJ_Awards shortlist! So grateful to @DigitalGaps for driving this with us & to Tim Adams, ex @LGAcomms & @MikeThacker of @Porism for guidance🙏
Lancashire and South Cumbria ICB has been nominated for six HSJ Digital Awards, recognising outstanding contributions to healthcare and shining a light on the individuals and teams across the digital sector. 🤩 Read more here: orlo.uk/lz78I
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Hi Tim I hope you have a great, well deserved, retirement. Nick
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Tim Adams retweeted
Discover the Placecube story on our Wikitia profile - read all about our history, products, services, awards and more in the below link>> wikitia.com/wiki/Placecube
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Our Cyber, Digital and Technology team have launched a new website and twitter. These pages showcase the work we're doing at the LGA to support the cyber-resilient digitalisation of councils and the communities they serve.
We are supporting the cyber-resilient digitalisation of councils and the communities they serve. Visit our website to learn more about our support and funding offer, upcoming events, publications and best practice examples. local.gov.uk/cyberdigital
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Our Oct 2022 newsletter is out with articles on: Intelligence for care & health; Updated SEND report; Sector support; Census metrics coming; The Health & Care Act; Finding the sources of our metrics; Benchmarking clubs; New reports; and more porism.createsend1.com/t/Vie…
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Join the #SAVVI Show and Tell tomorrow if you're interested in; - Identifying vulnerable people/households through data - Establishing data standards across different types of vulnerability data - Accessing person/household identifiable data for the purpose of secondary use...👇
Want to know where the #SAVVI project is up to? Want to take a look at the SAVVI Config Tool? And read the SAVVI declaration? Then join us tomorrow 10am-11am for a Show & Tell to hear it all. Sign up now➡️eventbrite.co.uk/e/savvi-sho… #datastandards
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Let us know your council’s support needs. Help shape our sector support programme by completing our short survey 👇 by Friday 11 November. #LocalGov local.gov.uk/our-support/sec…
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Procurement plays a key role in delivering economic & social value & #LevellingUp. Our National Procurement Strategy & toolkit shows how #LocalGov can maximise opportunities in supply chains & manage the challenges faced by our sector & our communities. local.gov.uk/publications/na…
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Tim Adams retweeted
Join Paul Davidson, SAVVI Project Owner, Shelley Heckman, SAVVI Project Manager & Andrew Humphreys, SAVVI Coach at the @theinetwork Annual Conference this November in Manchester📍 Register for a ticket to explore the #SAVVI project👉annualconference.i-network.o… #iNetwork2022 #data
#UKHeatwave: there’s an exceptional risk of wildfires across the country. Help our Fire Services by: ❌ Not having BBQs on balconies or in parks. ✔️ Disposing of rubbish safely, including cigarettes, broken bottles and glass. ✔️ If you see a fire, report it immediately.
...and that's a wrap for #LGAConf22 💜 Thank you to all the +1,600 delegates, speakers, sponsors, exhibitors and staff that made our return to an in-person conference a smashing success. See you in Bournemouth for #LGAConf23!
Just ONE week left until #LGAConf22! Our Chief Executive @MarkLloydLGA has given us a brief snapshot of what we have planned for the biggest event in the #LocalGov calendar. Want to find out more? Visit our conference webpage 👉 local.gov.uk/lga-annual-conf…
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We can't wait to see you all at #LGAConf22 this month! With key speakers, the return of our #InnovationZone, networking opportunities and MUCH more...don't miss out. Haven't booked your place? You've still got time 👉local.gov.uk/lga-annual-conf…
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The #SAVVI project is working to help local councils identify vulnerable people and then lead a multi-agency, and community response to assessing needs and providing support & interventions. Keep up to date with the project and sign up to the mailing list: bit.ly/352Q0B9
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