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

Joy Diversion hosted by the wonderful @opendatamcr.bsky.social team. Ready to mooch around Macc for our “Macc and Chill 😎” theme. All things air con, and relaxed vibes for the afternoon I think…

A little bit of light reading for Friday afternoon.

🌟 Free Range is coming to Liverpool! 🌟 Join us for joyful meandering through our city's streets, waterfront & hidden corners. Sat 5 Jul, 11am-4pm This isn't a guided tour - it's reclaiming our right to roam & finding joy in public spaces. Part of Ignite Liverpool & Liverpool Makefest bit.ly/ODM-FRL1

We'll hear from: - @merseycarenhs.bsky.social & @socialfinance.bsky.social on their Children & Young People's Dashboard - @civicdatacoop.bsky.social on the Resident’s Assembly on Data & AI Innovation - @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social on their AI chatbot - @opendatamcr.bsky.social on data communities

🗣️ Our next Community of Practice speakers are announced! Julian from @opendatamcr.bsky.social on developing principles for putting residents at the heart of how automated decision making is used; and Louise from GDS. 💻 Zoom 🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT 🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...

For the last 8 years we have been developing resources and working with people who want to understand and use data for their own communities. @sammilsom.bsky.social writes about our Data for Communities work www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/data-for-com...

Looking for something to do in Manchester next weekend? Come along to the next Joy Diversion. It is fun and free, and you will always discover something. bit.ly/ODM-JOY17

🗣️ Our next Community of Practice speakers are announced! Julian from @opendatamcr.bsky.social on developing principles for putting residents at the heart of how automated decision making is used; and Louise from GDS. 💻 Zoom 🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT 🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...

Interested in mutual data governance? The next Data Cooperative Working Group meeting is tomorrow 16.00-17.00 BST - We are looking at sustainability. bit.ly/ODM-DCWG21 Open to everyone

🗣️ Our next Community of Practice speakers are announced! Julian from @opendatamcr.bsky.social on developing principles for putting residents at the heart of how automated decision making is used; and Louise from GDS. 💻 Zoom 🗓️ Wed 14, 2-3pm GMT 🎟️ Free, register: connectedbydata.org/events/2025...

🎂It is our 15th Birthday🎉 What have we been doing over the last 15 years? It is a question we often ask ourselves👇https://www.opendatamanchester.org.uk/happy-15th-birthday-open-data-manchester/

Anybody fancies going exploring. To mark its 7th birthday Joy Diversion is back on the 17th May. It is a great way to find new things and meet fellow explorers bit.ly/ODM-JOY17

📣Calling all data governance people📣 If like us you believe mutual data governance can empower people through data, join us on 7th Jan 09.30-10.30 GMT where we we welcome Vinay and Sushmitha from Aapti Institute to talk about their work with women's coops in Tanzania. bit.ly/ODM-DCWG19

How balance data sharing and citizen trust? Read our latest blog exploring ethical approaches to handling public service data: https://buff.ly/4id31cB #LocalGov #DataEthics

We had a team day at @opendatamcr.bsky.social towers and held a #joydiversion. Our group decided to explore the hidden River Irk that flows under Victoria Station and its valley

🎉 Announcing the Open 3P Sponsorship Programme! Join leading organisations in supporting the most comprehensive packaging data standard, recognised by international regulators. Three tiers available, with benefits including priority support & early access to new tools. Learn more: bit.ly/ODM-03PSPO

⚡On 5th Nov we held an Electricity Data Dive that brought together diverse stakeholders from network distribution to social housing. All looking at how better data can lead to more sustainable electricity use. A write up can be found here bit.ly/ODM-SPARKR #energy #sustainability #electricity

⚡Tomorrow evening⚡ If data, energy and sustainability are your thing. We are running an in-person Electricity Data Dive with Electricity North West and Kraken. bit.ly/ODM-SPARK

📢Calling all data governance people📢 If mutual data governance is your thing, join us for the next Data Cooperative Working Group 12/11 4-5pm GMT with guest speaker Sylvie Delacroix. bit.ly/ODM-DCWG18 #cooperatives #datagovernance

Join us on 30th October for a spine-chilling evening of data disasters and tech terrors. Hear real-world cautionary tales and learn how to avoid similar fates. Don't miss this chance to network, learn, and maybe share your own horror story! Sign up now:

Come to think of it @opendatamcr.bsky.social must be one of the few data organisations going where everyone is trained to weave. HT to Leigh-based Discrete Unicorn who do the training and hand dye our yarn #GMLiveWell

Had a great time running a workshop with Emma from 10GM at the #GMLiveWell event today. Really interesting insight from participants and always, never miss an opportunity to show how @opendatamcr.bsky.social we weave data into fabric.

Thanks to all who came to the election hack last night. Fascinating insights from contributors and lots of ideas for future projects. Big thank you to Digital Gurus for hosting!

Calling all energy data people we have a fab event coming up on the 5th November evening in Manchester. It is a chance to dive in and explore the data from @ElectricityNW and Kraken. #electricity #energy #analytics bit.ly/ODM-SPARK

We are looking to speak with anyone involved in the WEEE and batteries value chain. The aim is to explore the development of an open standard for batteries and EEE/WEEE data. Two sessions. Choose either 1st or 3rd October>>> https://buff.ly/3yZ9zdb?

1/4 📊 New case study alert! Open Data Manchester's Impact Series continues. This time, we're stirring up conversations on #DataEthics with the innovative 'Ethical Dilemma Cafe'. Full story: bit.ly/ODM-CASE4 #DigitalLiteracy #PublicEngagement

1/4 📊 New case study alert! Open Data Manchester's Impact Series continues. This time, we're making streets safer for women and girls in North Trafford with our 'Right to the Streets' project. Full story: bit.ly/ODM-CASE3 #UrbanSafety #CommunityEmpowerment

Who represents us, and what does the data say? We've opened up councillor data across England, linking it to deprivation levels. Our blog introduces key resources and our latest work. Explore this data at our free Manchester event on 1 Oct! Read & register:

1/4 📊 New case study alert! @opendatamcr.bsky.social's Impact Series continues. This time, we're tackling ethical AI use in the public sector with the GMCA. Full story here: bit.ly/ODM-CASE2 #EthicalAI #PublicSector #GreaterManchester

The next Design Justice Network meeting is due to take place on Tuesday, 24th September. It's aimed at people who are interested in and affected by design and its application. https://buff.ly/46Nlh70

1/4 📊New case study alert! @OpenDataMcr's decade of #DataDriven change showcased in our Impact Series. First up: Shaping the future of research support at the University of Manchester. Read the full story: bit.ly/ODM-CASE1 #HigherEd #ResearchIT

WEEE and Batteries Workshop We are looking to speak with anyone involved in the WEEE and batteries value chain. The aim is to explore the development of an open standard for batteries and EEE/WEEE data. Two sessions. Choose either 15th or 16th July >>> https://buff.ly/3VAYGW3

Democracy Club, the people who make UK elections on the internet an actual thing, are looking for a new chair and some board members. If you've ever thought about taking on a board role, this is a great org to join. Particularly keen to recruit someone with digital service delivery expertise.

I'm keeping the open data conversation going after ODCamp 9 over on the Open Government Network forum: discuss.opengovernment.org.uk/t/open-data-.... Come along and help organise the UK's open data community!

Curious about data on UK politicians? Join us on Oct 1 for "Digging the Data: MPs, Councillors, and Elections" in Manchester. Learn what data exists and how to use it. No prior skills needed! #OpenData #UKPolitics Register:

Our very own data architect Tom Passmore will be giving an introductory session about the all things tech related to the work we do about packaging and about the open standard for packaging data (Open 3P). Click the link to sign up and come along.

Our data expert Tom Passmore talk about how to improve packaging information. This free webinar is designed for anyone working in the packaging industry or who has a product that gets wrapped in packaging. 18th September Details >>> https://buff.ly/3TLPv4a

🔬 Data Cooperative Working Group: Health Data Trusts 🏥 Sarah Devaney from University of Manchester will present on community expectations for data trusts Join us for this fascinating discussion on community-driven data governance! 📅 10 Sept 🕒 09.00-10.00 BST Register here: bit.ly/ODM-DCWG17

Tomorrow! Our next Data Cooperative Working Group meeting takes place tomorrow at 9am. We hope you can join us. Tuesday 3 September 9am - 10am, full details >> https://buff.ly/4e8FMxq?

"Open Data Manchester is really cool..." It's not just us that thinks it. This sentiment was reflected in Third Sector Podcast's episode 'Open data for social good, and responding to racism'. https://buff.ly/3Z52get For more details about what we do, visit our website https://buff.ly/4e10SOi

Did you know you can also follow us on BlueSky (@opendatamcr.bsky.social), Mastodon (@[email protected]) and LinkedIn (https://buff.ly/46X5oLg)?

Really looking forward to speaking about Open 3P with British Retail Consortium members on Tuesday 21st May. We will be alongside alongside Tom Shaw (Waitrose) and Jamie Riley (Berry Global), with Nadiya Catel-Arutyunova as the host. If you're a member sign up 👇 lnkd.in/ewc2CSPq

We have been working on a set of principles for public engagement around implementation of AI and automated decision making systems within the public sector in Greater Manchester. Putting people first in AI - What we have learnt 12.30 - 14.00 GMT, Friday March 22nd buytickets.at/opendatamanc...

This is going to be fab!

Does anyone know any good resources/examples that can help people understand what an open standard for data is? People even data ones seem to find it hard. We have to keep telling people that it's not a technology, it is not a data model, it doesn't mean that you are giving away all your data...

Are you interested in the potential of data cooperatives to help people have more control how data is collected, managed and shared? We host the Data Cooperative Working Group that meets bi-monthly - join us. bit.ly/ODM-DCWG15

Hello all from us at Open Data Manchester. It has been a bit of a challenge over the last few months to find where the open data and responsible data community had been scattered to, but glad we found some of you here 😀