Network visualisation overlaid on a map of northwest England, showing interconnected nodes with varying connection strengths across Liverpool and surrounding areas.

Exploring Information Governance in Liverpool City Region’s Data Landscape

Building connections across Liverpool City Region’s diverse data ecosystem Open Data Manchester has been working with the Civic Data Cooperative at the University of Liverpool to explore how a data

Hand drawn map of Manchester drawn by Engels and which was included in the first edition of The Plight of the English Working Classes

From Looms to Algorithms: Why Manchester’s Past Matters for Our Data Future

At Open Data Manchester, our data loom isn’t just a tool—it’s a reminder of Manchester’s profound lesson about technological upheaval and social consequence. When mechanisation transformed weaving, it wasn’t just

Network visualisation overlaid on a map of northwest England, showing interconnected nodes with varying connection strengths across Liverpool and surrounding areas.

Liverpool City Region Data Community Launch: What We Discovered

Earlier this month, we held the first gathering of the Liverpool City Region data community of practice at the Civic Health Innovation Labs. The event brought together data practitioners from

A round table in a classroom or office kitchen setting, covered with various items related to a mapping or urban planning project. The table contains: A large map with colored sticky notes attached Smaller printed maps and documents Colorful cards or badges An orange backpack with 'Open Data Manchester' logo Various small objects like figurines and measuring tools A prominent 'Diversion' sign image In the background, there's a kitchenette with white cabinets and a sink. On the left wall, there's a green board with 'ART' written on it, showing different categories. The scene suggests an interactive, collaborative project involving city planning or community mapping.

Data For Communities: Empowering Citizens Through Participatory Approaches (Part 3)

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 3: Participatory Mapping – From Joy Diversion to

Network visualisation overlaid on a map of northwest England, showing interconnected nodes with varying connection strengths across Liverpool and surrounding areas.

Building a community of practice around data for the Liverpool City Region – 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

Greater Manchester map, from MappingGM.org.uk

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