Category Archives: local government

Making a Difference to My Career

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Andy Mabbett

Andy Mabbett has gone freelance; his first job is with the Making A Difference with Data project, blogging about open data in the roads and transport sector. Continue reading →

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My name is Andy Mabbett, and I’m a Hyperlocal blogger

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Andy Mabbett

Andy Mabbett is now a hyperlocal blogger, for ‘The B44′, in Great Barr & Kingstanding, Birmingham, England Continue reading →

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Response to consultation on an open data standard for information about public toilets

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Andy Mabbett

Andy Mabbett’s response to The London Assembly Health and Public Services Committee’s consultation on an open data standard for information about public toilets. Continue reading →

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This weekend was indistinguishable from magic

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Andy Mabbett

Andy Mabbett is still excited by computers and the web; and by UKGovCamp. Continue reading →

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Sharing images openly is better than uploading to single sites

Posted on September 7, 2010 by Andy Mabbett

Where’s the best place to publish metadata about archived images? Continue reading →

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Everything at your postcode – proposal for a new website

Posted on August 31, 2010 by Andy Mabbett

A proposal for a new website, providing links to information about any given UK postcode. Continue reading →

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Open local public spending data – a potential hitch

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Andy Mabbett

Open local public spending data headlines need careful interpretation Continue reading →

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My Open Data Challenge to UK Local Government: a Wikipedia Page for Every Council

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Andy Mabbett

An open data problem experienced by OpenlyLocal could be solved if staff from each UK council simply started a Wikipedia article about their council, where none already exists. Continue reading →

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