Agenda item

Juliet Whitworth, Research and Information Manager, introduced the item, advising members that the report provided on update on two aspects of the LGA’s data and transparency programme. The first focused on supporting authorities with data transformation. She emphasised that volunteers would be welcomed to help with this. The second focused on data projection regulation. Authorities were encouraged to share work with each other in this area. She highlighted that there was more detail in the report about ongoing work.

In the discussion which followed, members made the following points:

·         Members asked if the events were primarily aimed at officers.

Decision

1.     The board noted and considered the progress to date of projects.

Action

1.    Officers to proceed with work as directed by members.