Open Data Night returns with Are we there yet? A journey into transport data. Join us as we explore the impact of transport data, the innovations it's enabled, and the challenges ahead. 📅 30 June, 6:30pm 📍 Altogether Otherwise,Manchester 🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2240671

"Are we there yet?" Open transport data powers many of the services we rely on to plan and navigate our journeys. Join us on 30 June as we explore how open data has changed the way we travel, and what comes next. www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2240671

The Index of Multiple Deprivation (IMD) shapes decisions on billions of pounds of investment across England. Join our workshop on 24 June to explore the updated IMD, understand how it's constructed, & discuss what the latest data tells us. www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2227196

Our submissions to the UK's National Action Plan consultation cover open data, privatised utilities, algorithmic accountability & government coordination. Read more👇 www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/transparency-should-follow-public-power-our-nap7-submissions Which should be the highest priority?

15 years ago, we asked: Why open data? Today, the question is different. As open data comes under increasing pressure, how do we protect the infrastructure society now relies on? Our latest blog revisits the debate in the age of AI. www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/why-open-data-still-matters

LAST CHANCE! On Wednesday, 27th May, we will be exploring the stories from the turbulent local elections that we hidden in the data. 🗓 Wednesday 27 May 2026 ⏰ 6.30 - 8.30pm 📍 Altogether Otherwise, Manchester www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2192252

After a turbulent and consequential set of local and devolved elections, we’re hosting an evening to explore the stories hidden in the data. 🗓 Wednesday 27 May 2026 ⏰ 6.30pm to 8.30pm 📍 Altogether Otherwise, Manchester www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2192252

Join us for a day of wandering, mapping and exploring across Central Manchester and Salford. 🗓 Saturday 23 May 2026 ⏰ 11am to 4pm 📍 Altogether Otherwise, Manchester Register here 👇 www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2175125

Today at 1pm, Design Justice Network North returns. A welcoming online session exploring the principles of Design Justice and how they connect to design, digital and community practice. 🗓 Today, 1pm BST 📍 Online www.tickettailor.com/events/opend... #DesignJustice #DigitalInclusion #OpenData

Join us,Transparency International UK and the UK Anti-Corruption Coalition for a workshop on ideas for the UK’s next Open Government Action Plan. 🗓 Mon 18 May ⏰ 14:00–15:30 BST 💻 Online 🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2181559 #OpenGovernment #OpenData #Transparency #Democracy

After a turbulent set of local and devolved elections, we’re hosting an evening to explore the stories hidden in the data. We’ll dig into the results, patterns & questions. 🗓 27 May 2026 ⏰ 6.30pm - 8.30pm 📍 Altogether Otherwise, Manchester www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2192252

Joy Diversion returns on 23 May for a day of wandering, mapping and exploring across Central Manchester and Salford. 🗓 23 May, 11am to 4pm 📍 Altogether Otherwise, Manchester www.tickettailor.com #Manchester #Mapping #UrbanExploration #OpenData

Join us on 21 May for the next LCR Data Community of Practice meetup. This session is a ‘Show and Tell’ featuring short talks and discussions on developing data projects from across the region. 🗓 21 May, 1pm 📍 Liverpool Science Park www.tickettailor.com #OpenData #CivicTech #DataCommunity

Join the next Design Justice Network North session exploring the principles of Design Justice and how they connect to work across design, digital, research and community practice. 🗓 19 May, 1pm BST 📍 Online www.tickettailor.com/events/opend... #DesignJustice #DigitalInclusion #OpenData

The Data Cooperative Working Group is back. Join practitioners, researchers and academics exploring co-operative approaches to data governance in the age of AI and LLMs. 🗓 Tues 12 May ⏰ 12:00–13:00 BST 💻 Online via Whereby #DataGovernance #AI #OpenData #DataJustice

Join us for the next Liverpool City Region Data Community of Practice! 🗓 Thurs 21 May ⏰ 13:00–14:30 📍 Centre for Health Innovation Lab, Liverpool A relaxed in-person “Show & Tell” session featuring lightning talks, discussion, networking, biscuits and cake 🎟️ bit.ly/LCRDCP-10 #OpenData #CivicTech

Julian Tait, our CEO, is speaking at Camp Digital later today. His workshop, Radical by design: Data, democracy and the power of participation, explores how design shapes systems and who gets to take part. A great session for anyone interested in data, design and democracy. 👉 lnkd.in/eXA6yUkW

Julian Tait (our CEO) is speaking at #CampDigital 🎉 ‘Radical by design: Data, democracy and the power of participation’ explores how design shapes systems and who gets to take part. 7 May 👇 www.nexerdigital.com/camp-digital/2026/

Who should control data? We’re bringing people together to explore more equitable, co-operative approaches. Come along 👇 www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2154632

Can data help save the environment? We’re not short of data on climate, health and communities. The challenge is making sense of it and actually using it. New blog 👇 www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/connecting-data-climate-and-communities

1PM TODAY! Join us for our next session with the Design Justice Network North. This online gathering is a chance to come together, share experiences, and explore how Design Justice principles are shaping real-world practice. Register here www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2154787

How can data help us understand and respond to the climate crisis? 🌍 Our next LCR Community of Practice session will explore how we can use data to save the environment. 📅 22nd April ⏰ 1:00pm 🖥️ Online 👉 Join us: www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2079580 #ClimateAction

How can design help build more just and inclusive systems? Join us for DJN North – everyone is North of somewhere A relaxed, online space to share experiences and explore Design Justice in practice. 📅 21 April | ⏰ 13:00–14:00 BST 🎟️ www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2154787

What can maps tell us about the world around us? 🗺️ Join our next session, Topographic notions and other mapping fancies. 📅 Tuesday, 21st April ⏰ 6:30pm - 8:30pm 🏢 Altogether Otherwise, M4 4BB Book your place 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2125099 #OpenData #DataCommunity

How can data help tackle the climate crisis? 🌍 Join our next meetup: Saving the environment with data 👉 www.tickettailor.com/events/opend... Hear how environmental data supports carbon reduction, forecasting, and real-world climate action. Come be part of the conversation. #ClimateAction

Our latest newsletter is out now! It features articles on Saving the environment with data, Data and community wealth building, and more! You can read it here👇 mailchi.mp/8dfb7cbc5d84... Join the community and get it straight to your inbox 👇 lnkd.in/eygZYQFR

Money is already flowing through your local economy. So why does it get stuck? Our latest blog explores how data can reveal hidden flows and support community wealth building. 👉 www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/can-data-help-build-community-wealth

The next edition of our newsletter is coming next week 📬 It’s packed with updates from our work and highlights from across the data community. Join the community and get it straight to your inbox 👇 mailchi.mp/954ba9fc17f8...

What if we could see how money really moves through local economies? Join us and the Civic Data Cooperative to explore how data can support Community Wealth Building and map local monetary flows. 📅 24 March 📍 Online Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2077450 #LocalEconomy

Interested in design justice, civic tech, or fairer systems? Join the next DJN North community session hosted by Open Data Manchester. 📅 17 March, 13:00 GMT 📍 Online Register: lnkd.in/dc6bfVzC #DesignJustice #CivicTech #OpenData

The Index of Multiple Deprivation shapes major funding and policy decisions. Join us to explore how the data works & what the latest release reveals about inequality. 📅 18 March 📍 University of Manchester Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2074331 #DataForGood #IMD

How can design support more just and inclusive systems? Join our next DJN North online session to reconnect, reflect on what we’ve learned, and explore ideas for the year ahead. 📅 17 March ⏰ 13:00 to 14:00 GMT 📍 Online Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/opend... #DesignJustice #CivicTech

How can data support community wealth building? Join our online session exploring how data can reveal connections within local economies and support better decision making. 📅 24 March ⏰ 13:00 to 14:30 GMT 📍 Online Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/opend...

Join us for DJN North – everyone is North of somewhere 🌍 🗓 17 March | ⏰ 1–2pm (GMT) | 💻 Online A space to reflect, reconnect & explore what’s next for design justice in 2026. 🎟️ Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/opend... #DesignJustice #OpenData #CivicTech

🚀 Our latest newsletter is out now! We’re reframing data for more participatory governance + sharing upcoming events, including an IMD workshop and a session on public sector data. Read it here 👇 mailchi.mp/c579bfd52444... Sign up for future editions 👇 mailchi.mp/954ba9fc17f8... #OpenData

Our latest blog explores why participatory governance is essential if data is to truly serve communities. Read more 👇 www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/reframing-data-why-we-need-more-participatory-governance #DataGovernance #OpenData #CivicTech

⏰ This Monday: Open : Data : Night is back in Manchester Short talks. Quick-fire ideas. Real conversations with the GM data community. 🗓 23 Feb 🕡 18:30–20:30 📍 Altogether Otherwise, M4 4BB Last few spots 👇 bit.ly/ODM-ODN261 #OpenData #Manchester #CivicTech

The Index of Multiple Deprivation is a snapshot of relative deprivation across England. As a dataset it is probably one of the most influential- driving policy, spend and investment. But what does it say? How is it constructed? And what are people doing with it? Join us 18th March bit.ly/ODM-IMD25

Open : Data : Night is back in Manchester 📊 Join us on Monday 23 February, 18:30–20:30 at Altogether Otherwise (M4 4BB) for an evening of open data talks, quick-fire slots, and community connections. Got a project, idea or question? Bring it. 🎟️ bit.ly/ODM-ODN261

✊ Design Justice North – Staying Strong 🗓 Tue 17 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 1–2pm GMT 💻 Online (Whereby) A space to reconnect, reflect on 2025, and imagine what we’ll build together in 2026. Open to long-time members and newcomers alike. 🎟️ Book here: www.tickettailor.com/events/opend... #DesignJustice

⏰ This Wednesday! The LCR Data Community of Practice is hosting an in-person lunchtime meet-up with short Show & Tell talks from across the region’s data community, plus table discussions to dig deeper. 🥪 Food provided 📍 One Fine Day, L3 9LQ 🎟️ Book now: www.tickettailor.com/events/opend...

📊 How deprivation and political control relate across English councils — and why the pattern is now far less clear than it once was. A data-led look at inequality, democracy, and a changing local picture 👇 www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/revisiting-p...

Design Justice North — Staying Strong ✊ We’re kicking off 2026 by coming together to reconnect, and imagine what we want to build together in 2026. 🗓 Tue 17 Feb 2026 ⏰ 1–2pm GMT 💻 Online (Whereby) 👉 Book your place: www.tickettailor.com/events/opendatamanchestercic/2025835

The LCR Data Community of Practice is kicking off the year with an in-person lunchtime Show & Tell. Short talks, table discussions, community shout-outs + food Want to present a 5 minute slot? Email [email protected] 📍 One Fine Day, L3 9LQ 🎟️ Book your place www.tickettailor.com/events/opend...

After publishing the IMD and Political Control poster in December. I took a dive into the some of the individual indices. One that stuck out was Education, Skill & Training. Many of the LAs shifted position with London doing particularly well. I am unsure why this is, but interested to find out.

If anyone is interested in what we have been up to lately and some of the events we've got lined up, have a look at our newsletter. We have Open:Data:Night, Design Justice and the LCR Data Community of Practice in Feb, so come join us. mailchi.mp/72539f0e18c4...

In Liverpool? Do data? On 11th Feb the LCR Data Community of Practice will be running an in-person 'Show and Tell' event 11.00-13.00 at One Fine Day, Liverpool L3 9LQ. Come and meet, learn and share. Refreshments and food provided. More info: bit.ly/LCRDCP-7

This is an updating of the poster we created in 2019. If you compare the earlier posters we notice that the local electoral landscape is changing. What was once mostly blue and red is changing with a resurgence of the Lib Dems and the entry of Reform and the Green parties.

Fancy a day of meandering, exploring and wandering in Manchester? We are running a Joy Diversion - where you chose your own adventure on Saturday 9th August. More details and to register bit.ly/ODM-JOY18 #urbanexploring #psychogeography #fun #exploration #free

Today we are on a Joy Diversion in Macclesfield and it is our biggest ever with over 45 people in 9 explorer teams.This Saturday we are a running its sister event Free Range Liverpool at the Central Library. Come and join us bit.ly/ODM-FRL1