Embarking on the creation of the Essex Residents' Survey Dashboard was not just a task; it was a collaborative journey for the Research and Citizen Insight and Data and Analytics teams, driven by a shared commitment to harnessing data for actionable insights and community impact.
Council tax is inherently ‘unsexy’. It doesn’t hit the headlines all too often, let alone national news. In the media it’s an oft-neglected, much-maligned thing. In fact, you’re probably already thinking of closing this blog. Why on Earth would I …
In an era where data, AI and machine learning dominate headlines, local government teams face a critical responsibility: how do we tap into the power of data and analytics whilst ensuring ethics and integrity remain central? Key to achieving this …
In this week's blog we hear from Bella Puleston as she reflects on her summer adventure as a Junior Analyst with the Data and Analytics team
How do we measure the health of a place? And how does that compare to other places? How is the health of these places changing over time? I’m sure like me, you are often kept awake at night wondering these …
The Turing Test stipulates that if a machine can convince a human that it is human, then it is human (intelligent).
Does that mean that if a human can convince a machine that it is machine, it is machine (artificially intelligent)?
I put that to the test…
Confused? Let me explain, here in Data and Analytics, we have our own Breakfast Club. Exactly like the one from the movie. Well, not exactly. We’re not forced to attend on a Saturday, we’re not told to sit in silence, …
It's time for our annual blog about the University Challenge project! For those of you not familiar with the calendar event of the year that is the University Challenge, it’s when we have the pleasure of working alongside students at …
What do Loreen, Ben Whishaw and Essex County Council’s Data and Analytics team have in common? That’s right, they’ve all won something big in the last week. While Loreen was delighting the world (probably) with her winning song at Eurovision, …
Everyone knows when Pancake Day is, right? But do you know 20th of March is World Oral Health Day? Nearly 100 health conditions, like diabetes, cancer and HIV have symptoms that show up in the mouth. Oral health is an often-overlooked indicator of your health. It is a window to our health and provides us with valuable clues about our overall health and wellbeing.
I am going to let you in on a little secret that is going to change your life. I hope you’re sitting down. You need open data. And, what’s more, open data needs you. Has your life changed yet? Ok, …