Information Sharing Lack of reliable information & Givens Lack of consistency of approach Changes in Geographies Lack of understanding of the value of data Information is power Impact of legislation
The Lincolnshire Research Observatory
The story so far! Partnership Formed Consultation and Development LRO website launched Redesign of website including increased security & mapping capabilities ?
What are our aims? establish and develop a shared core intelligence base to inform both local, and regional agendas, improve the level of knowledge of issues affecting communities within Lincolnshire, support the development of a common understanding of the local economic, social health and environmental issues, enhance the capabilities and capacity for data/information collection, collation, analysis and presentation across the partner organisations in the County
How does it do this? To act as a single reference point for information about Lincolnshire. To encourage the appropriate use of data/information. To strengthen the availability and accessibility of data/information. To build and maintain networks across the county & region To reduce duplication of effort & research fatigue amongst client groups.
Information About LRO 550 Registered Users 200 Individual Data sets 140 Reports 15 Search categories 9 Different geographies Achieving 87% satisfaction rating
Recorded Youth Offences per 1000 Youth Population IMD Overall Scores Mapping Multiple Datasets
+ Location of Secondary and Special Schools
Data Source: Lincolnshire Police Reproduced from Ordnance Survey mapping with permission of the controller of HMSO Crown Copyright. All Rights Reserved. LCC LA
Challenges Increased demand for information - postcode level Intelligence not just data Comparisons – so what Pictures not words More data available – confusion Web site only part of the solution – partnerships