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Social Progress Index – Luton Borough Council

Luton Borough Council partnered with Impera Analytics to create a Social Progress Index (SPI) and improve data literacy through training. The SPI informed policy design, set a baseline for the Luton 2040 vision, and demonstrated the council’s commitment to data-driven decision-making.

Challenges

Luton Borough Council faced significant challenges, including:

  • Lack of understanding of population outcomes
  • Low data maturity
  • The absence of a baseline measurement for the ambitious Luton 2040 vision

Approach

Impera addressed these issues by developing a ward-level SPI and training staff and councillors.

The solutions included:

  • SPI: Created Luton’s Social Progress Index for detailed ward-level population outcomes.
  • Training and coaching: Enhanced data literacy for key staff and councillors; coached the internal business intelligence team.
  • Stakeholder presentations: Fostered collaboration and transparency through stakeholder presentations.

Outcomes and benefits

Impera’s holistic approach not only addressed the immediate challenges faced by Luton Borough Council but also laid the foundation for a data-driven culture within the organisation.

The successful implementation of the SPI has informed strategic decisions and brought about transparency and inclusivity in Luton’s pursuit of the ambitious 2040 vision.

Impera also guided the council’s policy and strategy for inclusive growth and minimum income standards and helped design population health management policies.

View original case study article at impera-analytics.com