Earlier this year, the government launched its ‘AI Opportunities Action Plan’, which heavily emphasised the potential of AI to ‘unlock data assets in the public and private sector’. The curation of a ‘National Data Library’ aims to foster research, innovation and development within the UK by making public and private sector data more accessible. An…
Since 1801, the Scottish census has been used to provide a snapshot of the people and households that make up the country. Conducted by the National Records of Scotland, this decennial census is separate from the ONS’s Census in England and Wales. In Scotland, the latest census was carried out in 2022, opposed to 2021,…
It’s been a busy few months for the Polimapper technical team, who’ve implemented a number of product improvements to allow for a more seamless experience. Here’s a summary of what’s new in Version 4.10. Simplified stakeholder outreach Polimapper’s new stakeholder outreach functionality makes it simpler to connect your audience with decision-makers. This functionality allows…
Why our latest project for Gambleaware provides a glimpse into the future for Polimapper.
Welcome to the latest edition of Public Data Insights, our monthly summary of the latest data and statistical releases from various government departments and public bodies, all with a focus on sub-national insights. With a wealth of statistics available from government sources, there are many opportunities to leverage this data to communicate key issues to…
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has just updated its Rural Urban Classification for England and Wales, a crucial tool that helps us understand our diverse geography. Released in March 2025, this classification is fundamental for everything from government funding allocations to understanding local service needs and shaping regional development strategies. The official classification defines…
Integrating Polimapper into your website environment just got better with Polimapper’s updated website embed functionality. Following on from Polimapper’s V4 update and as part of our 2025 roadmap, we have recently improved our website embed functionality. The new iframe will fit more seamlessly into your site, presenting your visualisations in a user-friendly way. Additionally, you…
The announcement of NHS England’s planned scrapping is a radical move by the government that could have wider implications for the structure of healthcare delivery in England At Polimapper, we wanted to understand how the absorption of NHS England into the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) would impact healthcare geography and healthcare data…
On the 11th of March 2025, the Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru submitted to Welsh Ministers its “Final Determinations” for the new Senedd Constituencies. With the process now finalised, the decisions will take effect automatically at the 2026 Senedd elections. After the introduction of the Senedd (Members and Elections) Act 2024, the Democracy and Boundary…
Welcome to the latest edition of Public Data Insights, our monthly summary of the latest data and statistical releases from various government departments and public bodies, all with a focus on sub-national insights. With a wealth of statistics available from government sources, there are many opportunities to leverage this data to communicate key issues to…