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SUMMARY:LARIA Webinar 1
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Unlocking Local Insight: Exploring LG Inform Data with Power BI and the Birmingham City Observatory\nDiscover the art of the possible with LG Inform data and Power BI in this inspiring webinar from the Birmingham City Observatory. We’ll showcase how to turn performance and finance metrics into powerful\, comparative insights across local authorities. Learn how to harness the LG Inform API alongside Power BI to explore trends\, benchmark against peers\, and uncover stories in your data that drive better decision-making. Perfect for analysts\, strategists\, and anyone curious about turning public data into meaningful local insight.\nDanny O’Neill\, City Observatory Lead\, Birmingham City Council & Mark Williams\, Senior Data Adviser\, Local Government Association \nSession 2: Mind the gap: how patients experience hospital discharge\nMind the Gap was a research project commissioned by Southwark council and its NHS partners to improve the hospital discharge process\, particularly for patients transferring from hospital to home with at-home support. The research used ethnographic methods\, including interviews and observations in hospital before discharge and later at home\, to capture the experiences of patients and families. Key findings revealed gaps in patient understanding and anxiety about the discharge process\, and a lack of family-carer involvement. We co-opted community researchers to bring local context\, ease communication\, and build community research skills. The findings led to the establishment of the Returning Home from Hospital Project which is implementing improvements like accessible patient information\, new roles to provide discharge advice\, and better coordination with family-carers. Two of the community researchers who were involved in Mind the Gap continue to work with Partnership Southwark\, and one is using the experience to support her ambitions to become a social researcher.\nBen Lee\, Director\, Shared Intelligence \nSession 3: Tackling the cost of living together in Stockport\nA look at how in Stockport\, a highly polarised borough in Greater Manchester\, the council has worked together with partners to use data as the key to unlocking inequalities and to close the gap between our most deprived and our most affluent areas. Our approach has allowed us greater insight into emerging trends and helped target financial support to the most vulnerable households in the borough.\nImogen Fox\, Delivery Manager – Financial Inclusion & Tom Plant\, Anti-Poverty Lead\, Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council \nWebinars are available free of charge to Full Individual Members\, Corporate Members\, Full Corporate Members and Additional Corporate Members. For Associate and Non Members \, please sign up to membership to access the webinars. For more details on the benefits of membership\, please see here. \nSign in to register: \n\n\n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.laria.org.uk/event/webinar-1/
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SUMMARY:LARIA Webinar 2
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Using qualitative research and partnership working to tackle fuel poverty\nQualitative researchers in Wirral Council’s Public Health team have been using ethnography and interviewing to see and hear how residents are affected by fuel poverty\, including those that may be hidden from the national statistics on fuel poverty. Hear how the insights have been used to shape a partnership approach to tackling fuel poverty in the borough.\nAbi Yeates\, Qualitative Insights Researcher – Public Health\, Wirral Council \nSession 2: Tackling the Digital Divide: The Digital Exclusion Risk Mapping Tool\nDigital inclusion is essential for modern living and ensuring health and wellbeing equality.\nTo address concerns about digital exclusion in Essex\, ECC’s Data and Analytics team explored data and research on infrastructure\, affordability\, and digital literacy and created an engaging visual to illustrate the county’s digital divide. In this session ECC will share how they created the Digital Inclusion Mapping Tool\, an interactive dashboard available through Essex Open Data\, which pinpoints at-risk populations at the LSOA level\, and how the tool is enabling ECC to work with partner organisations to inform the design and delivery of inclusive local services.\nMelody Cremer\, Analyst & Amos Turn\, Data Science Fellow\, Essex County Council \nSession 3: Unlocking the power of address data: A data-driven infographic report for benchmarking and transformation\nWe developed an innovative method to create a bespoke\, data-driven infographics report for each of the 318 planning authorities in England and Wales. The target audience was senior local government leaders (Chief Execs\, Directors\, Heads of Digital Services and Transformation).\nThe aim of the report was to highlight in a non-technical\, visual way how effectively their authority was utilising address data and its Unique Property Reference Number (UPRN) across multiple departments.\nThis was achieved through a range of techniques:\n\n – Benchmarking to quantify the level of UPRN integration\n – A summary page highlighting current progress and trend against the national average.\n – A service-level view indicating where attention is needed most.\n – Creation of an “integration infographic” depicting the current state.\n – Assignment of a “UPRN Integration maturity level” and ways to improve\n – Key action points to improve\n\nThe reports have been hugely successful in supporting local authority officers responsible for creating and maintain their address data (Address Custodians) and engaging senior leadership\, building their awareness of address data and critically gaining their buy-in and support of it. The project had no budget and was achieved by using existing tools and staff time alone.\nJoin Luke Studden\, Data Integration Lead at GeoPlace where he will explain in depth the methodology of how we created the reports and why.\nLuke Studden\, Data Integration Manager\, GeoPlace \nWebinars are available free of charge to Full Individual Members\, Corporate Members\, Full Corporate Members and Additional Corporate Members. For Associate and Non Members \, please sign up to membership to access the webinars. For more details on the benefits of membership\, please see here. \nSign in to register: \n\n\n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.laria.org.uk/event/laria-webinar-2-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Meetings
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SUMMARY:LARIA Webinar 3
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Adopting a blended data approach to weather the storm of change\nAt a time where we’re seeing increases in our daily cost of living which affects multiple community group as well as decreases in available budget to provide local services\, it is critical for the public sector to assess the impact of change faced by its residents. Whether you’re focusing on challenges such as child poverty\, fuel poverty or housing affordability\, it is essential to be able to access and use detailed up-to-date data to evidence decision-making. This session will examine ways in which public sector organisations can adopt a blended data approach to predict likely future change and assess the impact on communities in order to weather the storm of change.\nStewart Eldridge\, Associate Partner – Communities & Government\nEd Sewell\, Partner – Customer Insight\nVal Kirillovs\, Principal Consultant – Solutions Design\nPatrick Tate\, Director – Location Intelligence (live demo)\nCACI \nSession 2: Harnessing Council Data to Understand Unmet Need in West Lothian Council\nThere’s a lot of data out there that tells us about the places and people who are getting the support they need\, but how do we identify and find those who are missing out? In this session we will cover a project undertaken by the Improvement Service and West Lothian Council to understand and identify this unmet need. The session will describe the background to the project\, how data has been used to identify the areas of interest\, how West Lothian have used the findings to inform interventions\, and next steps for building on and improving this approach. The approach is easily replicable and should give participants some ideas about how they could use their own data in a similar way.\nNick Cassidy\, Research Manager\, Improvement Service \nWebinars are available free of charge to Full Individual Members\, Corporate Members\, Full Corporate Members and Additional Corporate Members. For Associate and Non Members \, please sign up to membership to access the webinars. For more details on the benefits of membership\, please see here. \nSign in to register: \n\n\n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.laria.org.uk/event/laria-webinar-3-2/
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SUMMARY:LARIA One Day Conference and Awards\, Wednesday 25 March 2026
DESCRIPTION:LARIA One Day Conference and Awards 2026 \nLocal Evidence Matters: Understanding Need Through Research and Data will bring together leading researchers\, analysts\, and practitioners to explore how robust local evidence can drive better decision-making and improve outcomes for communities. In an era where data is abundant but actionable insights are scarce\, this conference will emphasise the critical role of localised research in identifying needs\, shaping policy\, and delivering targeted interventions. By focusing on the nuances of local contexts\, we aim to bridge the gap between national strategies and community realities. \nParticipants will engage in thought-provoking discussions\, share innovative methodologies\, and examine case studies that demonstrate the power of insight-driven approaches at a local level. Whether you are working in health\, education\, social care\, or economic development\, this conference will offer a unique opportunity to collaborate\, learn\, and contribute to a growing movement that values evidence as the foundation for meaningful change. Together\, we will explore how research and data can illuminate needs\, inform priorities\, and ultimately create stronger\, more resilient local communities and neighbourhoods.  Register today! \nDownload Programme \nFor a closer look at this year’s speakers take a look at our Speaker Bios. \nTickets are priced at £80.00 for LARIA Members (Full Individual\, Additional Corporate\, Corporate and Full Corporate Members) and £100.00 for non-members and LARIA Associate Members. If you would like to join LARIA to benefit from the member rates\, you can find information on the different memberships available on the website: LARIA Membership benefits. \n\n\n\n\n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.laria.org.uk/event/laria-one-day-conference-and-awards-wednesday-25-march-2026/
LOCATION:Local Government Association\, Local Government House\, Smith Square\, London\, SW1P 3HZ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Recent
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SUMMARY:LARIA Summer Webinar Series 2026 - Webinar 1
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: 10:00-10:45\nAgeing in Place Spatial Risk Model: An evidence-based approach to tackling inequalities in ageing\nThe Ageing in Place Spatial Risk Model has been developed to support evidence-informed policy development\, strategic planning\, and place-based decision making to address social isolation and healthy ageing across Greater Manchester. Developed as part of the Ageing in Place Pathfinder in collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University\, the model provides a consistent analytical lens through which policymakers and neighbourhood-based teams can understand how spatial\, social\, and demographic factors enable or constrain residents aged 50 and over to age well in their communities.By bringing together multiple indicators linked to deprivation\, health\, mobility\, employment\, ethnic diversity\, social connection\, and access to assets alongside the voice and lived experience of older residents\, the model helps identify where risks to ageing well are concentrated and where they overlap. This enables more targeted and preventative responses to be co-produced with residents\, supporting interventions that are tailored to local community needs and address inequalities in mid and later life. The model directly informed delivery across 10 neighbourhoods\, supporting partners to engage socially isolated residents\, identify priority areas for action\, and co-design Ageing in Place Action Plans. The approach is now being scaled within the Greater Manchester wide approach to Live Well in Later Life.\nSandaru Weerasinghe\, Greater Manchester Combined Authority (Ageing Hub) \nSession 2: 10:45-11:30\nFrom Data to Action: Tackling Health Inequalities in Gamesley Through Community-Led Insight\nThe Gamesley Community Needs Assessment (GCNA) provides a robust\, mixed‑methods investigation into one of the most deprived wards in Derbyshire. Using a neighbourhood approach and through detailed ward‑level epidemiology\, ACORN segmentation and qualitative engagement with 23 residents and professionals\, the project uncovered inequalities masked at district level\, including Gamesley having the highest standardised incidence ratio for colorectal cancer in England alongside lower screening uptake. The research illuminated the lived experience of local people\, revealing interconnected themes: strong community ties\, limited transport and opportunity\, financial hardship\, safety concerns\, living with poor health and a history of “project-fatigue”. \nThe findings directly informed evidence‑based decision‑making across Derbyshire County Council and partners. Four actionable recommendations were agreed: a targeted communication plan\, a Health Equity Audit of screening and behaviour change services\, a deep dive into mental health\, and ongoing community‑led monitoring. Early outcomes include a well‑attended community feedback event\, reinvigoration of a residents’ association\, establishment of a new Community Neighbourhood Group\, and co‑production of a mental health guide with local residents. \nThe GCNA demonstrates how rigorous local area research\, grounded in authentic community participation\, can shift practice\, strengthen partnerships and drive improvements in health equity.\nCaroline Mackie\, Derbyshire County Council Public Health\n\n\n\nWebinars are available free of charge to Full Individual Members\, Corporate Members\, Full Corporate Members and Additional Corporate Members. For Associate and Non Members \, please sign up to membership to access the webinars. For more details on the benefits of membership\, please see here. \nSign in to register: \n\n\n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.laria.org.uk/event/laria-webinar-1-2026/
LOCATION:Teams Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:LARIA Summer Webinar Series 2026 - Webinar 2
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: 12:30-13:05\nIndependent 3‑month evaluation of the new Kent & Medway Multi‑Agency Risk Assessment (MARAC) Hub Model\nThis entry presents the independent 3 month evaluation of the newly implemented Kent & Medway MARAC Hub model. The evaluation was commissioned to understand whether the redesigned multi agency framework had begun to improve risk management\, information sharing and coordinated safeguarding for high risk domestic abuse cases. The project addressed two core questions: what enabled successful implementation\, and what barriers were limiting the effectiveness of the new model.The research used multiple data sources including interviews\, focus groups\, surveys\, meeting observations\, referral audits and analysis of the new Case Management System (CMS). A total of 43 professionals participated in qualitative sessions\, 92 professionals completed the survey\, and several MARAC meetings were observed to examine practice in context. CMS analytics\, referral data and case reviews provided insight into emerging operational patterns. \nThe evaluation generated a robust understanding of successes such as improved partnership working\, strengthened information sharing\, and early benefits of digital transformation. It also produced practical recommendations related to licensing\, training\, role clarity\, referral quality\, action planning\, and meeting structure. Findings have already informed adjustments to MARAC processes\, and the report will guide the upcoming 12 month review. \nThe work demonstrates how local research can support system learning\, strengthen accountability and improve safeguarding outcomes.\nSarah Collins\, Kent County Council \nSession 2: 13:05-13:25\nLG Inform App: Engaging Decision‑makers Through Clear\, Accessible Data Insights\nThe LG Inform App\, developed by the Local Government Association\, provides senior officers and councillors with clear\, accessible and timely insight into council performance. Designed to complement the comprehensive LG Inform platform\, the app presents a curated basket of 110 metrics across 11 topic areas\, enabling leaders to monitor performance quickly and meaningfully. It has been shaped by extensive engagement with councils and professional networks\, ensuring the chosen metrics genuinely reflect sector priorities. \nThe app responds directly to a key communication challenge: decision-makers need rapid\, unambiguous insight without navigating complexity. The app achieves this through streamlined visualisations\, contextual notifications and intuitive comparisons across relevant groups—including statistical neighbours\, region or geographic neighbours. For multi‑tier areas\, responsibilities are handled clearly\, greyed out where not relevant\, and with intuitive prompts. \nWith integrated alerts\, simple sharing functionality and direct links into deeper LG Inform content\, the app supports better‑informed conversations\, scrutiny and strategic decision‑making. It has already generated high levels of interest due to its clarity\, simplicity and alignment with sector needs.\nAlex Rigge\, Local Government Association – LG Inform Programme \nSession 3: 13:25-14:00\nThe Intervention Index: Data-Driven Prioritisation of £1.58 Billion Transport Investment in Liverpool City Region\nThe University of Liverpool’s Geographic Data Service\, in partnership with Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA)\, developed the “Intervention Index”\, which is a composite spatial indicator framework that directly informed the allocation of £1.581 billion in transport infrastructure funding\, the largest settlement in the city region’s history. \nThe research integrated multiple open and administrative datasets to create a bespoke index measuring compound inequality across four domains: Transport Accessibility\, Deprivation and Socioeconomic Status\, Economic Development\, and Housing Opportunities. The methodology was co-produced through extensive consultation with LCRCA officers\, Merseytravel\, and six Local Authority partners. \nThe resulting evidence base and interactive dashboard became the primary tool for strategic decision-making in the Transport for City Regions (TCR) programme bid. The index enabled objective identification of areas experiencing intersecting disadvantages and provided transparent criteria for evaluating competing transport proposals. \nThe Department for Transport praised the approach which\, in December 2025\, allowed LCRCA to be the first Combined Authority nationally to confirm how it would spend its funding. Liverpool City Region was subsequently ranked third among 400 European cities in the European Capital of Innovation awards\, an achievement the Metro Mayor specifically attributed to this data-driven approach to policy development.\nAlex Singleton\, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) & Geographic Data Service\, University of Liverpool\n\n\n\nWebinars are available free of charge to Full Individual Members\, Corporate Members\, Full Corporate Members and Additional Corporate Members. For Associate and Non Members \, please sign up to membership to access the webinars. For more details on the benefits of membership\, please see here. \nSign in to register: \n\n\n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.laria.org.uk/event/laria-webinar-2-2026/
LOCATION:Teams Meeting
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:LARIA Summer Webinar Series 2026 - Webinar 3
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: 10:00-10:45 \nSurvivor Voice Ambassadors: Embedding Lived Experience in Domestic Abuse Policy\, Training and Public Communication\nThe Survivor Voice Ambassadors (SVA) programme amplifies the lived experiences of domestic abuse survivors to inform commissioning\, strengthen training\, improve public communication and enhance service design across Kent and Medway. The programme invites survivors to share their experiences safely\, with trauma informed protocols embedded throughout all stages of involvement. Ten ambassadors representing a range of backgrounds\, identities and experiences have contributed to a range of local and national outputs. \nTheir voices shape the Domestic Abuse Partnership website\, media campaigns\, professional training\, and strategic policy discussions. They have provided insights that informed the commissioning of cybercrime support and specialist mental health input. Ambassadors have co produced content for public awareness campaigns\, contributed testimonies to radio and press coverage\, and recorded material for online training. \nThe programme demonstrates meaningful involvement of survivors in shaping communication\, service improvement and public understanding. It advances inclusive and ethical research practice by positioning survivors as partners rather than subjects. This entry shows how local research and engagement can drive organisational change\, strengthen public messages\, improve practitioner confidence and directly enhance support pathways for victims. The programme meets LARIA criteria through high quality engagement and demonstrable impact on decisions\, service development and communication strategies.\nSarah Collins\, Kent County Council\n\n\n\nWebinars are available free of charge to Full Individual Members\, Corporate Members\, Full Corporate Members and Additional Corporate Members. For Associate and Non Members \, please sign up to membership to access the webinars. For more details on the benefits of membership\, please see here. \nSign in to register: \n\n\n\nLoading…
URL:https://www.laria.org.uk/event/laria-webinar-3-2026/
LOCATION:Teams Meeting
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