Geospatial Commission
@GeospatialC

The Geospatial Commission is now part of @GDSTeam in @scitechgovuk. Follow their accounts for the latest geospatial news from the UK government.

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Joined March 2019
Last month the Geospatial Commission's Board of Commissioners met for the last time. The Geospatial Commission is now part of the new digital centre of government within @SciTechgovuk. Please follow @GDSTeam for the latest geospatial news in government.
Members of the Geospatial Commission's Board of Commissioners at their last ever meeting.

ALT Members of the Geospatial Commission's Board of Commissioners at their last ever meeting.

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Season's Greetings! 🎄✨ From the Geospatial Commission, thank you for your support and partnership. Wishing you happiness and success in 2025! 🌟 #tistheseason
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Next week we will be publishing our annual project update for the National Underground Asset Register. To find out more, join our ‘Coffee with NUAR’ webinar, presented by Chris Chambers, NUAR Deputy Director, on Friday 29 November. Register now: 👇 events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
Caption: Coffee with NUAR. Friday 29 November. 11:30am to 12pm.

ALT Caption: Coffee with NUAR. Friday 29 November. 11:30am to 12pm.
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We are thrilled that the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) has been shortlisted for the Digital and Transformation Project of the Year Award at the #GovernmentProjectDeliveryAwards. The Awards received almost 80 nominations from across 15 government departments.
Caption: Shortlisted for Digital & Transformation Project of the Year at the Government Project Delivery Awards 2025.

ALT Caption: Shortlisted for Digital & Transformation Project of the Year at the Government Project Delivery Awards 2025.

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How big is the UK geospatial sector? How many geospatial companies are there in the UK? How many people do they employ? 🤔 These are some of the questions Karina Matjuhhina, our @faststreamuk Analyst, explores in our latest blog. Find out more: 👇 geospatialcommission.blog.go…
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Our Head of International, Mel Hutchinson, today represented the UK on a panel at the 7th High-level Forum on @UNGGIM in Mexico City. A great discussion was held identifying lots of opportunity for the global geospatial community to engage with the ethical use of AI.
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We are delighted to announce two major updates for the National Underground Asset Register: 👉 @OrdnanceSurvey has been appointed as the future operator 👷 NUAR will become a public beta in spring, with eligible organisations able to start using it operationally from then
Caption: Future operator of NUAR appointed.

ALT Caption: Future operator of NUAR appointed.
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We have some big news tomorrow about the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR). 👀 Watch this space... and our new video: 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=rHqA2KQS…
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How many floors do you think The Shard has? For you the answer might help in a pub quiz or impress a loved one. For the emergency services that information could save lives. They now have that data as part of the new updates to the @OrdnanceSurvey National Geographic Database.
A black and white picture of an empty bridge with The Shard in the background.

ALT A black and white picture of an empty bridge with The Shard in the background.

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In August, the UN Committee of Experts on Global Geospatial Information Management (UN-GGIM) took place in New York. 🌍🗽 In our latest blog, Isabella McGuinness shares her experience of attending alongside @OrdnanceSurvey . Find out more 👇 geospatialcommission.blog.go…
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Great talks at #GeoGovSummit in Washington DC yesterday. 🌍Our International Lead Melanie Hutchinson and David Henderson, Executive Director @ordnancesurvey joined US & Canadian peers to discuss the role of geospatial infrastructures in aiding the response to global challenges.
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Our Director, Sarah Hodgetts, has today taken part in the opening plenary at #GeoGovSummit in Washington DC, where she emphasised the need for the geospatial community to be brave in making decisions and taking action to respond to the global challenges we face.
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The 2024 #GeoGovSummit starts tomorrow in Washington, DC. Our Director, Sarah Hodgetts, will be speaking at two events at the summit. She will be sharing the 🇬🇧 experience in a plenary session on the US Geospatial Strategy and joining a roundtable on innovation in geospatial.
Caption: See us speak at GeoGov Summit. Sarah Hodgetts, Director.

ALT Caption: See us speak at GeoGov Summit. Sarah Hodgetts, Director.
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🆕 Find out the exciting updates from our NUAR Discovery project. Dive into our latest blog to learn about our cross-sector collaboration, detailed testing phase and future plans. Stay informed and join the conversation: 👇 geospatialcommission.blog.go…
Picture: Attendees at a National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) Discovery Project workshop. Caption: NUAR Discovery update: collaboration, testing and next steps.

ALT Picture: Attendees at a National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) Discovery Project workshop. Caption: NUAR Discovery update: collaboration, testing and next steps.
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We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated for a #TechFest Award for the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR). We have been nominated alongside @atkinsrealis for the Best Use of Technology: Health, Safety & Wellbeing category. @CNplus @ncedigital #gischat
Caption: Nominated. Best use of technology - health, safety and wellbeing. TechFest Awards 2024.

ALT Caption: Nominated. Best use of technology - health, safety and wellbeing. TechFest Awards 2024.
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The Digital Information and Smart Data Bill will put the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) on a statutory footing. But what does that mean for asset owners? Find out in our special webinar. We will run the same session twice. Register here: 👇 forms.office.com/pages/respo…
Caption: special webinar. Data Bill - what does it mean for NUAR? Thursday 29 August, 1pm to 2pm. Monday 9 September, 11am to 12pm.

ALT Caption: special webinar. Data Bill - what does it mean for NUAR? Thursday 29 August, 1pm to 2pm. Monday 9 September, 11am to 12pm.
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The National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) was launched in Northern Ireland earlier this year. It includes data from gas, electric, water and telecommunications companies. This is a big step towards the platform being fully operational by the end of 2025.
Caption: NUAR is live in Northern Ireland.

ALT Caption: NUAR is live in Northern Ireland.
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The Digital Information and Smart Data Bill will put the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) on a statutory footing. But what does that mean for asset owners? Find out in our special webinar. We will run the same session twice. Register here: 👇 forms.office.com/pages/respo…
Caption: Special webinar. Data Bill - What does it mean for NUAR? Thursday 29 August, 1pm to 2pm. Monday 9 September, 11am to 12pm.

ALT Caption: Special webinar. Data Bill - What does it mean for NUAR? Thursday 29 August, 1pm to 2pm. Monday 9 September, 11am to 12pm.
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Celebrate #LearningAtWorkWeek with a peek into our Geospatial Shadowing Programme! Thanks to collaboration with @BritGeoSurvey, @CoalAuthority, @HMLandRegistry, @OrdnanceSurvey & @VOAgovuk 115 colleagues saw firsthand how geospatial is transforming the UK:geospatialcommission.blog.go…
Caption: Geospatial Shadowing Programme.

ALT Caption: Geospatial Shadowing Programme.
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Are you seeking your next career challenge? We're looking for two senior contracts managers to work alongside other government departments to deliver exciting and innovative geospatial projects. Find out more, including how to apply: 👇 civilservicejobs.service.gov…
We're hiring: Senior Contracts Manager. Deadline: Tuesday 14 May.

ALT We're hiring: Senior Contracts Manager. Deadline: Tuesday 14 May.
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Yesterday, @JonathanCamrose met with energy sector leaders at the House of Lords. They discussed the opportunities offered by advances in AI and digitalisation. The minister also thanked the energy sector for their participation in the National Underground Asset Register.
Viscount Camrose, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for AI and Intellectual Property), speaking to energy sector leaders at the House of Lords.

ALT Viscount Camrose, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for AI and Intellectual Property), speaking to energy sector leaders at the House of Lords.
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Do you have an idea for how National Underground Asset Register data could be used? There is still time to contribute suggestions to our NUAR Discovery Project but the final deadline for inputs is 29 April. Please email: nuardiscovery@atkinsrealis.com
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The Geospatial Commission are hiring a new Chair. The Chair will be responsible for effective, strategic leadership of the Commission and providing expert, impartial advice to the government on geospatial data. Deadline: Tuesday 16 April Apply now: 👇 saxbam.com/appointment/geosp…
We're hiring: Chair of the Board of Commissioners. Deadline: Tuesday 16 April.

ALT We're hiring: Chair of the Board of Commissioners. Deadline: Tuesday 16 April.
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Last week @JonathanCamrose and @KingaSurmaMPP signed an agreement to share the knowledge and technology behind the National Underground Asset Register. Find out more about the MoU, including how we will work with @ONinfra: 👇 gov.uk/government/news/uk-an…
Viscount Camrose, UK Minister for Intellectual Property, and The Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, signing a Memorandum of Understanding to share the knowledge and technology behind the National Underground Asset Register.

ALT Viscount Camrose, UK Minister for Intellectual Property, and The Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, signing a Memorandum of Understanding to share the knowledge and technology behind the National Underground Asset Register.

Viscount Camrose, UK Minister for Intellectual Property, and The Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure.

ALT Viscount Camrose, UK Minister for Intellectual Property, and The Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure.
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🆕 @OrdnanceSurvey have today released new location datasets that will help deliver improved public services. The new data and products will support: 🚒 emergency services 🌍 sustainability 🏡 land management Discover more: 👇 gov.uk/government/news/new-p…
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The #GeoSummit24 has come to a close. Thank you to all our speakers and @Bluesky_int, @BritGeoSurvey, @europatech, @FYLD_ai, @Space4Climate and Sogelink for showcasing their exciting tech. Over the two days we discussed how geospatial technology can improve global resilience.
Viscount Camrose, Minister for Intellectual Property, speaking at the Geospatial Summit.

ALT Viscount Camrose, Minister for Intellectual Property, speaking at the Geospatial Summit.

The Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, speaking at the Geospatial Summit.

ALT The Honourable Kinga Surma, Ontario Minister of Infrastructure, speaking at the Geospatial Summit.

Attendees visiting the Bluesky exhibition stand at the Geospatial Summit.

ALT Attendees visiting the Bluesky exhibition stand at the Geospatial Summit.

The Space4Climate stand at the Geospatial Summit.

ALT The Space4Climate stand at the Geospatial Summit.
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Today we signed an agreement with @ONinfra to share the knowledge and technology behind the National Underground Asset Register. We will also work together to: 👷 improve worker safety 📉 reduce accidental damage to pipes and cables 🗺️ improve the accuracy of infrastructure data
UK & Ontario agreement to strengthen geospatial collaboration

ALT UK & Ontario agreement to strengthen geospatial collaboration

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The #GeoSummit24 starts tomorrow. Isabella McGuinness breaks down what's on the agenda in our latest blog. Learn more about what's up for discussion here: 👇 geospatialcommission.blog.go…
The overall aim of the Summit is to further build a collective understanding of how geospatial technology innovation is impacting on planning, mitigation and adaptation for resilience issues. Isabella McGuinness, Senior Policy Advisor, Geospatial Commission.

ALT The overall aim of the Summit is to further build a collective understanding of how geospatial technology innovation is impacting on planning, mitigation and adaptation for resilience issues. Isabella McGuinness, Senior Policy Advisor, Geospatial Commission.
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This weekend our National Underground Asset Register team ran a live demo of the platform at the @Cambridge_Fest. We joined @CSIC_IKC, @ChurchillCol and @DarwinCollege to show festival-goers how we can build sustainable communities and make cities smarter.
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The UK is facing significant and competing pressures regarding how our finite land is used. Yesterday @JonathanCamrose visited @turinginst to see a new AI-powered tool that will help local authority planners make long-term decisions. Find out more: 👇 gov.uk/government/news/geosp…
Jean Innes, Chief Executive of The Alan Turing Institute; Viscount Camrose, Minister for Artificial Intelligence; and Daniel Arribas-Bel, Deputy Director of Urban Analytics at The Alan Turing Institute

ALT Jean Innes, Chief Executive of The Alan Turing Institute; Viscount Camrose, Minister for Artificial Intelligence; and Daniel Arribas-Bel, Deputy Director of Urban Analytics at The Alan Turing Institute
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The UK is a world leader in seabed mapping. But how we collect, manage and access the data is a team effort. That is why today, we signed a Memorandum of Understanding with @UKHO to join the UK Centre for Seabed Mapping (#UKCSM). Find out more: 👇 gov.uk/government/news/geosp…
Geospatial Commission joins UK Centre for Seabed Mapping. Background image: map of Drake Island, UK.

ALT Geospatial Commission joins UK Centre for Seabed Mapping. Background image: map of Drake Island, UK.
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#AIUK 2024 kicks off today! We are excited to have Claire Eagle sharing insights from our Land Use Programme. She will be joining @BristolCouncil and @TfL in presenting case studies on how to apply AI-driven tools to build more sustainable and resilient cities.
See us speak at AI UK 2024. Claire Eagle, Head of Land Use Programme.

ALT See us speak at AI UK 2024. Claire Eagle, Head of Land Use Programme.
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Later this month we will be hosting #GeoSummit24. In our latest blog, Isabella Mcguinness explains why it is the perfect time to focus on how recent innovations in geospatial technology can help us tackle resilience challenges. Find out more: 👇 geospatialcommission.blog.go…
New blog alert! Background image: global communication network around planet Earth in space.

ALT New blog alert! Background image: global communication network around planet Earth in space.

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We are excited to be a part of @LandData's #LLC2024 event taking place this week. Claire Eagle, our Head of Land Use Programme, will be talking about how the Geospatial Commission and location data are helping to grow the economy and deliver improved public services.
See us speak at: Local Land Charges Training & Development. Claire Eagle, Head of Land Use Programme.

ALT See us speak at: Local Land Charges Training & Development. Claire Eagle, Head of Land Use Programme.
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Thank you to everyone who attended our first National Underground Asset Register (NUAR) Discovery Project workshop last week. We explored the benefits and constraints around widening access to NUAR. Email us at nuardiscovery@atkinsrealis.com to be part of the conversation.
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Earlier this week @SciTechgovuk published its Areas of Research Interest (ARI). The ARI sets out the key topics and areas that the department is interested in. Find out more, including what areas the Geospatial Commission is focusing on: 👇 gov.uk/government/publicatio…
DSIT Areas of Research Interest. Find out the main research questions facing the department and the Geospatial Commission.

ALT DSIT Areas of Research Interest. Find out the main research questions facing the department and the Geospatial Commission.
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The @CharteredICES Manchester Lecture 2024 takes place today. Paul Schagen, our NUAR Head of Product Delivery & Operations, will be delivering a presentation on how the National Underground Asset Register can help the construction industry. #MCRL24
See us speak at: Manchester Lecture. Paul Schagen, NUAR Head of Product Delivery & Operations.

ALT See us speak at: Manchester Lecture. Paul Schagen, NUAR Head of Product Delivery & Operations.
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"NUAR will be a game changer!" It's not just us who thinks that. That's what @esh_group said when @smartwatermag recently visited them and @NorthumbrianH2O to find out how the National Underground Asset Register is already making a difference to their work.
"NUAR will be game changer for health and safety in the construction industry." Norman Barnett, Framework Director, Esh Construction.

ALT "NUAR will be game changer for health and safety in the construction industry." Norman Barnett, Framework Director, Esh Construction.

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Get ready to become part of the National Underground Asset Register. Join our new ‘NUAR Onboarding in 60’ webinar this Wednesday to discover the onboarding journey, the legal agreements that underpin the process and much more. Register now: 👇 events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
How to onboard to the National Underground Asset Register. Wednesday 7 February. 12pm to 1pm. Register now.

ALT How to onboard to the National Underground Asset Register. Wednesday 7 February. 12pm to 1pm. Register now.

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Become a part of #HorizonEurope, the EU's research and innovation programme. @SciTechgovuk have launched a new campaign to boost the number of successful UK applicants to research funding. Apply for a grant and help make your idea become a reality: 👇 iuk.ktn-uk.org/programme/eur…
Horizon solar satellite with the caption: "Horizon Europe helps make it real."

ALT Horizon solar satellite with the caption: "Horizon Europe helps make it real."
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Last month, we reached over 2 million kilometres of underground assets on the National Underground Asset Register. That’s over 5 trips to the moon and nearly 50 trips around the Earth! Get in touch to get your underground asset data on NUAR too: NUAR.Support@atkinsrealis.com
We have over 2 million kilometres of underground assets on NUAR. Have we got yours?

ALT We have over 2 million kilometres of underground assets on NUAR. Have we got yours?
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Do you have some great ideas on how the National Underground Asset Register could benefit industry? Then we want to hear from you. 🫵 Email NUAR.Support@atkinsrealis.com to join our new discovery project. Find out more about the project: 🔽 geospatialcommission.blog.go…
Caption: NUAR Discovery Project. Join us in exploring the opportunities.

ALT Caption: NUAR Discovery Project. Join us in exploring the opportunities.
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In November, we launched a project to explore potential opportunities to widen access to the National Underground Asset Register for new purposes. In our new blog we explain why we started the project, how it will work and how you can get involved: 👇 geospatialcommission.blog.go…
Underground pipes with a caption in front saying: New blog alert!

ALT Underground pipes with a caption in front saying: New blog alert!
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Just 3 days left till Christmas! ⌛️🎄🎅 And that's the same number of countries (🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿) that were covered by the new @Royal_Mail_PAF contract for the first time ever. The PAF is used to deliver vital public services across Great Britain. #Top5GC
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Just 4 days left till Christmas! ⌛️🎄🎅 That's the same number of million kilometres of buried pipes and cables in the UK. The National Underground Asset Register will transform the way we manage them and increase efficiency, reduce accidental damage and disruptions. #Top5GC
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Food and transport are crucial to a good family Christmas. 🧑‍🍳🚆🎄 They also appear in our next #Top5GC 2023 moments - our report on land use which identified how better data can drive decisions that: 📈 grow the economy 🌲 protect the environment 🚗 achieve net zero emissions
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Only 3 working days left and then your out of office will be on! ⌛️🎄🎅 3 is also the number of missions in the new UK Geospatial Strategy that will expand ground-breaking location data and technologies across the UK by 2030 – boosting the economy and helping consumers. #Top5GC
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There are 5 working days left until Christmas. 😱⌛️🎄 So the perfect time for us to look back at our top 5 moments in 2023. Today we start with the launch of our Earth Observation pilot that is putting the UK at the forefront of science and technology. 🛰️
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Our National Underground Asset Register team met with Northern Irish underground asset owners, @osni_maps and @deptinfra in Belfast yesterday. We discussed the latest NUAR developments and our aim to go live with the minimum viable product in Northern Ireland by spring 2024.
Chris Chambers, Deputy Director for National Underground Asset Register Delivery, presenting in a meeting with asset owners from Northern Ireland.

ALT Chris Chambers, Deputy Director for National Underground Asset Register Delivery, presenting in a meeting with asset owners from Northern Ireland.
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Tomorrow @GeoCommunity will be hosting their #GeoCom23 conference. Our Interim Director, Sarah Hodgetts, will be speaking about how the UK Geospatial Strategy 2030 will ensure the UK stays ahead of the curve in revolutionising location data and technologies.
Caption: See us speak at GeoCom. Sarah Hodgetts, Interim Director.

ALT Caption: See us speak at GeoCom. Sarah Hodgetts, Interim Director.
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The #GCxPSGA23 roadshow ended in Cardiff today. A big diolch to @OrdnanceSurvey, our partners who showcased their work, the speakers and everyone who attended the events. We look forward to seeing how the data and technologies showcased is transforming public sector delivery.
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Yesterday we made a big announcement for the National Underground Asset Register on expanding coverage, legislation and a new discovery project. To find out more, join us for a special webinar next week. 🗓️ Thu 30 Nov 🕚 11am to 11:30am Register now: 👇 events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
Caption: Coffee with NUAR. Thursday 30 November. 11am to 11:30am.

ALT Caption: Coffee with NUAR. Thursday 30 November. 11am to 11:30am.
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The #GCxPSGA23 roadshow visited Leeds today. PSGA members had the opportunity to hear from @OrdnanceSurvey, @MyNottingham and @NationalHways on the power of OS data in driving innovation and unlocking economic benefits for the public sector. 💡
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Today our #GCxPSGA23 roadshow with @OrdnanceSurvey rolled into London. We heard speakers from @SciTechgovuk and @LDN_gov on how OS data is being used to make informed decisions that benefit public services. We look forward to our next event on Thursday: Leeds
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Discover how the Greater London Authority played a crucial role in the capital becoming the first area in the UK to fully onboard all major utilities and local authorities to the National Underground Asset Register. Check out our latest blog for more: 👇 geospatialcommission.blog.go…
Quote from Christiana Clark, Principal Programme Officer at the Greater London Authority (GLA): "We always knew that the London underground utility network was dense, but until NUAR, there was no way of knowing how dense it really was. We now know that there are over 16 million asset records within the Greater London boundary."

ALT Quote from Christiana Clark, Principal Programme Officer at the Greater London Authority (GLA): "We always knew that the London underground utility network was dense, but until NUAR, there was no way of knowing how dense it really was. We now know that there are over 16 million asset records within the Greater London boundary."
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Later this month we're hosting a special webinar on the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR). Join us on Thursday 30 November to find out the: 📈 progress of NUAR over the past year 📰 latest developments 🗓️ plans for the future Register now: 👇 events.teams.microsoft.com/e…
Caption: Coffee with NUAR. Thursday 30 November. 11am to 11:30am.

ALT Caption: Coffee with NUAR. Thursday 30 November. 11am to 11:30am.
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Our #GCxPSGA23 roadshow with @OrdnanceSurvey kicked off yesterday in Edinburgh. We discussed the UK Geospatial Strategy 2030, how the Public Sector Geospatial Agreement is driving innovation in the public sector and heard from @scottish_water on how they're using PSGA data.
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🚨 Save the date! 🚨 Don't miss our special webinar on the National Underground Asset Register (NUAR). Join us on Thursday 30 November to find out the progress of NUAR over the past year, latest developments and future plans. Register now: 👇 events.teams.microsoft.com/e… x.com/GeospatialC/status/172…
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