Data resources for local authorities

On this page you will find links to resources including guidance, case studies, webinar recordings and training opportunities that are of interest to local authorities wishing to improve aspects of their use of data.

Decorative

Culture and structure

Resources relating to the culture local authorities have in relation to data, as well as their structural arrangements.

Leadership and strategy

Resources around leadership and strategy relating to data including for example how senior managers value data, the behaviours they exhibit and how strategy is developed in the organisation.

Data lifecycle

Resources looking at all aspects of the data lifecycle, from planning of data projects through to the collection of data, data use, sharing and finally archiving or destroying data. 

Systems and tools

Resources for local authorities who are looking at their organisation’s data systems and tools.

Skills and capability

Resources for local authorities interested in data skills and capability.

Governance and compliance

Resources relating to information governance, compliance with privacy legislation and other statutory requirements, as well as cyber security considerations.