Local government has been active all summer long, working to meet looming devolution and reorganisation proposal deadlines. Since we, at Polimapper, released our guide on all things local government reorganisation (LGR) back in May, much has happened. Councils have kept busy analysing and responding to the first set of feedback from the government alongside gathering…
Over the summer, the Polimapper team has delivered a series of technical improvements designed to enhance platform performance, support larger datasets, and provide greater flexibility for users. Below is a summary of the key updates: New Features Table pagination and search All tables now include pagination, allowing data to be viewed in smaller segments. This…
The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has announced that the next iteration of the Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) for England is set for release in October/November this year. This highly anticipated statistical release follows a competitive tender process, with Oxford Consultants for Social Inclusion (OCSI) co-leading the project once again. Launched…
We’re often told that MPs love constituency-level data. For many organisations, the challenge isn’t convincing parliamentarians of its value—it’s figuring out how to source relevant localised statistics in the first place. At Polimapper, we build tools that make that part easier. And while we know from experience that good data gets used—in emails, briefings, media…
As the week comes to an end, Polimapper’s data team has pulled together hyper-relevant geographical public data releases from the past few days. From a rise in unemployment rates to the increase of apprenticeship adherence we have got the highlights that matter. Plus, we are giving you a sneak peek at what to expect for…
After initial talks of scrapping the 2031 census sparked strong backlash, the government has now reversed course. It has officially commissioned the Office for National Statistics to conduct a mandatory whole-population census for England and Wales in 2031. For over a decade, successive governments have debated the future of the traditional census after 2021, viewing…
As the week comes to an end, Polimapper’s data team has pulled together hyper-relevant geographical public data releases from the past few days. From NHS waiting times to education attainment insights we have got the highlights that matter. Plus, we are giving you a sneak peek at what to expect for next week – so…
A sweeping new bill aimed at setting the framework for local governance reorganisation in England has been unveiled by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG), promising a major shift in how power is distributed from Westminster to local authorities. The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, introduced following the December 2024 white…
As the week comes to an end, Polimapper’s data team has pulled together hyper-relevant geographical public data releases from the past few days. From health profiles to new greenhouse emissions’ figures we have got the highlights that matter. Plus, we are giving you a sneak peek at what to expect for next week – so…
This morning, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) released a new 10 Year Health Plan for England. Commenting on the plan, the Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, said the health system the Labour Government inherited was in crisis. “That ends now…it’s reform or die”. The new health plan is set to be at the…