This blog is now archived
This blog is now archived
This blog is no longer being updated. If you're interested in how we're using performance analysis and data science in government, read about it on the cross-government data blog.
Rating the datasets - how many stars?
data.gov.uk continues to open up large quantities of data that was previously closed. Government data has become 'open by default' and the site has grown from the initial 1000 datasets to an amazing 8000 - one of the most successful open …
ODUG calls on the government to deliver an Open National Address Dataset under the Open Government License
[The views expressed in this blog are those of the Open Data User Group]
Public data - statement of principles
A clear, unqualified statement of principles on the publication of public data is essential for everyone to work towards in order to achieve the successful delivery of the Transparency programme. These Principles work because they represent the ultimate goal for …
ODUG's call for Open Data Requests
Since the Open Data User Group first met in July, we’ve worked hard on getting the Group off the mark to ensure we are in the best position to represent
2012 User Survey
As Chair of the UK Location Evaluation Subgroup I’m looking forward to reviewing the results from 2012 user survey of data.gov.uk. If you’ve not seen it yet the survey can be accessed here. User participation is key in developing the …
Integrating CKAN and Drupal
We're often asked what technology is behind data.gov.uk since the excitement of open data has spread far round the world. The short answer is that we use two open source products: CKAN for the data catalogue and Drupal for the blogs, forums, comments etc.
Government spending – Improving the quality of reporting
One of the key aspects of our efforts to publish government expenditure data has been to work with departments so the files published are in open formats, well-structured, machine readable and timely. We have gained a lot of ground and …
Department for Transport - Our Open Data/Transparency Story
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Department for Transport - Our Open Data/Transparency Story Following the Coalition Government’s formation in May 2010 there was a seeming blitz of policy initiatives coming from the Cabinet Office, Transparency, Open Data, Empowering Consumers, MiData………most of which seemed to …
Linked Data Pilot Implementations Update
Following the recent issues and events effecting pilot implementations of UK Government Linked Data I thought it would be helpful to provide an update on behalf of the UK Government Linked Data Working Group - Quick Start Team which had …
ODUG Launch sets tone for powerful future
Members of group laid out a clear, independent agenda at their inaugural meeting. The Open data user group (ODUG) is up and running, andheld its first meeting in Hackney House, off Shoreditch High Street, on 10 July. This temporary space …
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