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Homelessness data tool – LOTI
Challenges Strategic decision makers lack data to understand the routes into and out of rough sleeping, making it hard … Read more about Homelessness data tool – LOTI
Cost of Living Data Explorer – Barnet Council
Challenges Integrating diverse data sources into a single platform was key to the project’s success, alongside ensuring data privacy … Read more about Cost of Living Data Explorer – Barnet Council
Air Quality Data Platform – Westminster City Council
Challenges Air pollution poses a major health threat in Westminster, with some streets often exceeding WHO guidelines. Westminster City … Read more about Air Quality Data Platform – Westminster City Council
Data platform for frontline care workers – LOTI
Challenges Adult social care faces a projected £200m budget overspend in 2023/24. Frontline workers often lack current information about … Read more about Data platform for frontline care workers – LOTI
Rapid identification of vulnerable households – Local Digital
Challenges The project sought to address inefficient, manual processes for identifying vulnerable households during crises as well as ensuring … Read more about Rapid identification of vulnerable households – Local Digital
Family Context data tool – Local Digital
Challenges The project aimed to help social workers and children’s services by improving access to information about which services … Read more about Family Context data tool – Local Digital
Sharing data to support vulnerable people in Wales – Welsh Government
Challenges The Welsh Government sought to address how multiple sets of information from multiple organisations link-up to ensure that … Read more about Sharing data to support vulnerable people in Wales – Welsh Government
Redefining engagement and shaping policymaking – NILGA
Challenges This project aimed to enhance how local councils consider community needs in policy-making. The CLI model prioritises lived … Read more about Redefining engagement and shaping policymaking – NILGA
City Observatory – Birmingham City Council
Challenges Birmingham City Council, Europe’s largest local authority, struggled with strategic insights and lacked a strategy and policy team. … Read more about City Observatory – Birmingham City Council
Data charter and AI technologies – Camden Council
Challenges The council encountered challenges in collecting and using residents’ personal data, including equality data, for the planning and … Read more about Data charter and AI technologies – Camden Council
Driving adoption of Open Referral UK – Local Digital team
Challenges Local authorities dedicate extensive time and resources to connecting residents with community services, handling over 2 million adult … Read more about Driving adoption of Open Referral UK – Local Digital team
Social Progress Index – Luton Borough Council
Challenges Luton Borough Council faced significant challenges, including: Approach Impera addressed these issues by developing a ward-level SPI and … Read more about Social Progress Index – Luton Borough Council
Social Progress Index – Brent Council
Challenges Brent is a diverse borough with various challenges, such as: The council’s goal is to ensure all residents … Read more about Social Progress Index – Brent Council
Better outcomes for children and families – Hackney Council
Challenges Approach Outcomes and benefits View original case study at impera-analytics.com
Data to impact – Lichfield District Council
Challenges Approach This data-driven approach allowed the council to target resources effectively and monitor the impact of policy initiatives. … Read more about Data to impact – Lichfield District Council
Data inspired living – Hertfordshire County Council
Challenges Approach Data inspired living consists of an online dashboard, which provides a view of routines using various small, … Read more about Data inspired living – Hertfordshire County Council
Reducing invalid planning applications – Lambeth Council
Challenges Interoperability with legacy systems – the current back-office case management software cannot accept the granular, structured data submissions, … Read more about Reducing invalid planning applications – Lambeth Council
