Over the years ODM has researched into the correlation between ward-level democracy and deprivation to understand if it is an indicator of healthy democratic representation, and if over time, reveals
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We often get asked why Open Data Manchester runs Joy Diversion and Free Range events when they don’t seem directly related to our core data work. The answer? They’re essential
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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
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I was on a panel earlier this week about the use of AI in the public sector when a question from the audience crystallised something that has been troubling me
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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
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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
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May
This five-part blog series explores Open Data Manchester’s approach to community-led data collection, showcasing our methodology and impact across various projects. Part 4: Our Streets Chorlton – The Data Champions
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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
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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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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