Better Statistics, Better Decisions
In this analysis by Juliet Whitworth, Research and Information Manager, the focus is on how authorities use data, what works well, improvements needed, and potential benefits of enhancement. The report dives into data quality, ease of use, and better coordination for improved decision-making. Contact details included for further inquiries.
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Better Statistics, Better Decisions A local government perspective Juliet Whitworth Research and Information Manager 8 July 2016 www.local.gov.uk
What Works Well and What Can Work Better? How do authorities use data What works well What improvements are needed What might be the benefits of improvement www.local.gov.uk
What Works Well Quality www.local.gov.uk
What Improvements are Needed? Co-ordination Alignment Ease of use Flexibility of outputs Better use of existing data Access to data Communicate with users www.local.gov.uk
What Improvements are Needed? Speed of data Minimise data burden Co-ordination of policy www.local.gov.uk
What are the benefits? Greater understanding of issues and ability to act on them Better integrated commissioning and delivery Better forward planning Other innovative uses of data www.local.gov.uk
Contact details juliet.whitworth@local.gov.uk www.local.gov.uk/lginform