Some key organisations provide support and services relevant to local government research. This section brings together information on selected organisations that may be useful to visitors and users of the site.
National Performance and Information Managers Group (NPIMG)
The National Performance and Information Managers Group provides a forum for practitioners to share good practice, challenges, and solutions relating to performance management and data benchmarking in Children’s Services. It supports regional improvement by ensuring a strong data and benchmarking focus on regional priorities and the national agenda, and by contributing to the work of the regional data hub.
Forum of Statistics User Groups (FoSUG)
The Forum of Statistics User Groups (FoSUG) is a network that brings together organisations and individuals who use official statistics to share feedback and represent user needs. It acts as a bridge between users and producers like the Office for National Statistics, helping improve the relevance, quality, and accessibility of UK data.
Geoplace
GeoPlace is an organisation that manages and maintains national address and street data, working with local authorities to create consistent, high-quality location datasets.
Land data
Land Data is an organisation that supports the collection, standardisation, and use of land and property information, particularly to help local authorities improve data quality and consistency.
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR)
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) funds a range of research and related activity focusing on public health. We work closely with the NIHR to ensure that the research they fund is of real use to local councils.