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Welcome to the Geodemographics Knowledge Base, a comprehensive directory of hand-selected websites for people interested in the application of geodemographics and geo-spatial analysis. The site has been produced by the Census and Geodemographics Group of MRS, the world’s largest association representing providers and users of market, social, and opinion research, and business intelligence.
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Consultation on proposed changes to the Electoral Register
The Government is considering abolishing the edited electoral roll. The current framework governing access to and the supply of electoral registers has now been in operation for seven years. The Government wishes to consult on the impacts, both positive and negative, that could stem from accepting Recommendation 19 of the Data Sharing Review, to remove the provision allowing the sale of the edited electoral register, and consider whether other options exist.
Closed 23 February
Consultation on policy options for geographic information from Ordnance Survey
This is a consultation led by the Communities and Local Government organisation on proposals made by the Prime Minister in November 2009 to make available certain Ordnance Survey datasets for free and without restriction on re-use. It is taking place in the context of the broad long-term strategic options for Ordnance Survey. The purpose of the consultation is to hear feedback on these specific proposals. Closing date: 17 March.
http://www.communities.gov.uk/publications/corporate/ordnancesurveyconsultation
2011 Census Outputs Consultation - main statistical outputs - England and Wales
This consultation is an important part of The Office for National Statistics’ preparation for the 2011 Census in England and Wales. It allows users of census data to help shape the main statistical outputs for the 2011 Census. The consultation is open to everyone, including members of the public. Closing date: 26th March.
2011 Census Consultation - Output Geography
The Office for National Statistics has launched a consultation on geography policy for the 2011 Census outputs. The consultation users to comment on any aspect of the policy, but particularly on three key areas: the creation of a new geography for business statistics; the need for an upper layer of Super Output Areas; and the raising of any exceptional instances where 2001 census geographies do not perform as they should. This is the last opportunity to provide feedback on geographies before the 2011 Census and to support the development of Census geography policy. Closing date: 26th March.
Conference on Advances in Spatial Analysis and e-Social Science
The Centre for Advanced Spatial Analysis (CASA) at University College London is running a one day conference on 13th April which will feature the work of CASA on projects associated with research funded by various UK research councils. The conference is free but attendees have to register.
2011 Census Consultation - Statistical Outputs for Scotland
The main objective of the 2011 Census is to provide high quality population statistics as required by a wide range of users including policy makers, service providers, academics, commercial enterprises and the general public. To achieve this, the General Register Office for Scotland (GROS) is consulting widely with users to make sure that its census output products are relevant and practical. The consultation will provide an opportunity for users to help shape the main statistical outputs for the 2011 Census and to comment on a range of related issues. The consultation is open to everyone, including members of the public. The closing date for submissions is Friday 14 May 2010.