Tag Archives: open data

Go Granny Go

The North East is continually getting more involved in open data, but also in the councils working together on the subject. So it was a great privilege when Paul, from Newcastle City Council, invited me to be one of the … Continue reading

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Open Data activity of UK councils

What does it mean to have an open data approach, and what UK councils are doing it well? Before Christmas, Durham County Council decided it was best to learn from others before they considered what actions they take themselves. In … Continue reading

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App ideas for the North East

This should interest motorists in particular, although there is interest for public transport users & city walkers too. The Digital Catapult and the North East Combined Authority (neca) are making great steps to support open data in the region. I’ve … Continue reading

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OD Camp 2: Edible Giving launches, with a side of map editing

Having found February’s Open Data Camp (#ODcamp) to be really beneficial and rewarding, it was without a doubt that I was going to go along when the organisers brought it closer to home ‘oop North in Manchester. I could only … Continue reading

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Open Data Camp

The digital innovative movement is embracing open data at the moment, and Open Data Day usually sees a whole host of events across the UK. This year was even more exciting with the launch of Open Data Camp, organised by a … Continue reading

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