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Welcome to APAN
Responding to the increasing use of predictive analytics within councils, the LGA has created a new online network for practitioners, bringing together practical help, support and an area for discussion on the use of advanced and predictive analytics into one place.
The Advanced & Predictive Analytics Network in Local Government (APAN) provides a network for local government data analysts and other invited experts to discuss, share and consider the opportunities, benefits and risks of using advanced analysis and predictive analytics in local government settings.
This is an interactive space where councils can share learning and support one another in a rapidly evolving area of innovation.
In time, we hope for the network to feature a range of discussions on the potential for data use to aid policy decisions and provide evidence for interventions. The network priorities will be determined by our users of this service. It will give councils an opportunity to showcase their use of projects, offer the evidence for their decisions, as well as share the systems and algorithms deployed for wider transparency, sharing and scrutiny.
We set out more detail about the partner organisations we are working with and the features in this network and how to use them in the "about pages" link.
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30 Jan 2025 - 15:15
Each year, the LGA Conference Innovation Zone is a vibrant and creative space which showcases the outstanding, innovative work of councils across a range of service and policy areas. We are now accepting applications from councils, and organisations working with councils, to be part of the Innovation Zone at the LGA Conference 2025, which will take place from 1 – 3 July in Liverpool. The Innovation Zone is the space at LGA Conference for councils to showcase their new ideas and solutions to some of the biggest challenges facing local government. We are aiming to share excellent practice that all delegates can learn from and utilise to create tangible, positive impact in their own councils and communities. Organisations who are not councils will need to deliver their sessions in collaboration with councils they have worked with or supported. We encourage relevant applications from all regions and even internationally. We are keen to ensure a diversity of experiences are represented in our programme, and the LGA encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Applications on all topics are welcomed and encouraged. If you are unsure if your idea is relevant or applicable, please email innovationzone@local.gov.uk and we would be happy to provide guidance. Head to the Innovation Zone webpage for further information and how to apply. The deadline for applications has been extended to Monday 17 February |
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Mark Williams added a new Resources.10 Dec 2024 - 09:51https://vimeo.com/user99857619/review/1034451100/d07e583066 Catch up on our webinar with ONS Local, Reigate & Banstead, and Hertfordshire sharing the benefits of PowerBI and their journey to... see morelikes 3Comments 0 Comments
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How to join
Anyone may view the advanced and predictive analytics resources section .
The network's real work takes place with the interactions and discussions between its members in the discussion section (which requires users to be logged in). If you wish to participate in discussions, other activities or with information you would like to share by uploading into the resources section, then please join the network. Membership is free and open to any local government officials. You require to log in using the button at the top right of this screen.
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Requests to join are automatically accepted from those with a local government email address. Requests to join from other parties will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis as wider membership is by invitation only and is based upon expertise and responsibilities to Local Government.