Eggardon Hill, Dorset

Geospatial Commission launches pilots to improve land use data

Three pilots in Devon, the West Midlands and Northern Ireland will test how to identify and improve key data that helps inform decisions on whether land across the UK is used for housing, infrastructure or net zero.

Land is the UK’s most valuable asset, worth £5.4 trillion in 2017.

This finite resource faces competing demands from housing, planning, infrastructure, farming, food production, carbon sequestration, flood protection, habitat creation, underground mineral and geothermal resources.

The government said demands on land will increase with the need to reach target reductions in net zero greenhouse gas emissions, build more affordable and sustainable homes, and deliver over £600bn of infrastructure investment over the next five years to build back better.

The Geospatial Commission is working with its pilot area partners in Devon, the West Midlands and Northern Ireland, investing £4.56m as part of a new National Land Data Programme.

These pilots will deliver a blueprint for land use data improvement priorities, evidence about how to overcome the data access challenges and test the benefits of a common UK-wide platform for land use data.

Commenting, Minister of State at the Cabinet Office, Lord True said:

“To make the right choices about how we use our land, we need to ensure that the relevant data are available.

“The National Land Data Programme pilots will provide insights into the current data access challenges to help improve data that supports effective decision-making and contributes towards critical government priorities, including working towards net zero and housing development.”

Chair of the Geospatial Commission, Sir Bernard Silverman said:

“Having recently been appointed chair of the Geospatial Commission, I am excited to see the launch of the National Land Data Programme pilots.

“They will be critical in delivering improved access to better location data, one of the key commitments made in the UK Geospatial Strategy.”

PSE will be hosting a Public Sector Decarbonisation event on 9 September. Join us for the full day event by registering here.

Public Sector Executive, Feb/March, Cover

PSE Feb/March, 23

Greater choice, greater results

Our February/March 2023 edition of PSE brings you expert comment and analysis on a range of key public sector topics, from EV infrastructure to Digital transformation and reducing carbon emissions. Learn how the UK Government is investing in highway and freight innovation or read Cllr Matthew Hicks discuss the first step towards an exciting future for Suffolk, alongside so much more…

Videos...

View all videos
#PSE365: Public Sector Decarbonisation

Be A Part Of It!

PSE365: Public Sector Decarbonisation Virtual Event | 21 Mar 2023

PSE has created a full calendar of events to address the most important issues that influence the delivery of public sector services. 

Over 365 days you’ll have the opportunity to hear from a range of highly motivating, informative and inspirational speakers. These speakers will equip you with knowledge and unique insight to enable you to overcome the challenges that you face.

Industry Survey

What are the biggest issues facing the Public Sector?

 Public Sector Executive is undergoing some in-depth research around the issues the Public Sector is facing and the importance of deploying and using new technology within Public Sector organisations. 

We are asking for your help to better understand how public sector organisations are utilising technology to support their digital strategy and your opinion on what the biggest issues facing the public sector are.

This survey only takes a couple of minutes to complete and to thank you for your time and for filling out our survey, we'll enter you into a prize draw to win a £50 Amazon voucher.

In order to assist public sector organisations with improving their existing technology estate, we hope to leverage our findings to share best practises and innovations across the public sector.

More articles...

View all