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The Geospatial Commission publishes a project update on the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) and invites participation from all asset owners in Northern Ireland and England.
First published during the 2022 Truss Conservative government
Geospatial Commission publishes new guidance on how to assess the economic, social and environmental value of investments in location data by the public sector.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Annual plan published shows the Geospatial Commission’s progress on delivering the UK’s Geospatial Strategy. Location data ethics policy paper also published.
Distinguished Professor Louise Heathwaite CBE joins expert committee responsible for providing advice on geospatial data to the government.
The Geospatial Commission is seeking views on current ways of working, the need for potential legislative reform and the future operating model of NUAR.
The new Geospatial Commission project will explore what electric vehicle chargepoint infrastructure data is needed by local authorities.
The Geospatial Commission delivers an assessment of the current state of the UK’s public sector geospatial data.
The Geospatial Commission publishes findings of independent public dialogue exploring public attitudes about location data.
Three pilots in Devon, West Midlands and Northern Ireland will test how to identify and improve key data that helps inform decisions on whether land across the UK is used for housing, infrastructure or net zero.
National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) is a new digital map which will revolutionise construction and development across the country.
The Geospatial Commission announces the latest winners of the phase 2 of its £5 million Transport Location Data Competition and publishes a report highlighting the location data opportunities in the transport sector.
Alexandra Notay appointed Commissioner at the Geospatial Commission
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.
New report launched on improving species data in England.
Geospatial Commission in partnership with Innovate UK launch phase 2 of its transport location data SBRI competition to support the future of mobility for the UK.
New project to understand public attitudes about location data in partnership with Sciencewise, Traverse and the Ada Lovelace Institute.
New independent location data review across housing and planning sectors published today.
The Commission in partnership with Innovate UK are funding 28 winners of their £2 million transport location data competition to support the future of mobility for the UK.
Data Exploration Licence to enable innovators to gain access to a wide range of geospatial data to develop new products and services.
The Geospatial Commission has published a report setting out actions to nurture the UK’s location data ecosystem.
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