The use of data plays an increasing role in designing, delivering and transforming public services to improve outcomes and drive efficiencies within current financial constraints.

More data than ever is available to inform digital tools and services and get greater insights into user needs and local places.

The LGA is working to get a better understanding about the value of data in public services and encourage local authorities to open up, share and better use data to:

• design services around user needs
• engage and empower citizens to build their communities
• drive efficiencies and public service transformation
• promote economic and social growth through the innovative use of data
• be transparent and publicly accountable.