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New independent location data review across housing and planning sectors published today.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
The Geospatial Commission pilot will see public sector bodies able to access and test high resolution Earth Observation (EO) data and services.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
New Geospatial Commission report identifies opportunities to unlock greater value across the property ecosystem through location data, technologies and services.
From maps to apps, the Government’s refreshed Geospatial Strategy will ensure the UK stays ahead of the curve in revolutionising location data and technologies up to 2030.
The Geospatial Commission Annual Plan 2022/23 outlines progress made since the launch of the UK's Geospatial Strategy and key priorities for the coming year.
Update on the National Land Data Programme, which will demonstrate how spatial data can help reconcile land use tradeoffs.
Geospatial Commission publishes the economic case for the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR).
New report sets out how integrating data, science and innovation can help make better use of UK land.
Geospatial Commission publishes annual plan that shows progress against the UK’s Geospatial Strategy, key priorities for the year ahead and the appointment of Sir Bernard Silverman as chair.
UK and Ontario sign a collaboration agreement at the Geospatial Summit to share the knowledge and technology behind the National Underground Asset Register.
This glossary is intended for anyone using geospatial data and is particularly valuable to users who are new to the geospatial world.
Projects to highlight the safest roads for cyclists to use, create a database of all the UK’s trees and launch an indoor mapping system backed by government.
New independent location data review by Newgate Research for the housing and planning sectors
New report launched on improving species data in England.
Report highlights how use of geospatial data by innovative tech including AI is helping grow the UK economy.
Read the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting on 4 October 2021.
Making key parts of the Ordnance Survey (OS) MasterMap freely available will help businesses use geospatial data more easily and drive innovation across the UK economy.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
Unlocking innovation in the geospatial ecosystem and driving adoption of location data across the economy are the focus of this new Call for Evidence.
This document contains the user responses to the Geospatial Commission call for evidence that was launched on 15th August 2018.
Read the minutes of the Board of Commissioners meeting on 25 January 2022.
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