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The London Datastore has been created by the Greater London Authority (GLA) as a first step towards freeing London’s data. We want everyone to be able access the data that the GLA and other public sector organisations hold, and to use that data however they see fit – for free. The GLA is committed to using its connections and influence to request and cajole other public sector organisations into releasing their data here too, and it’s an objective backed strongly by Boris Johnson, Mayor of London.

Releasing data though is just half the battle. Raw data often doesn’t tell you anything until it has been presented in a meaningful way and most people don’t have the tools to do this. That’s why we joined up with 4iP who have created a Developers’ Fund to encourage the masses of technical talent that we have in London to transform rows of text and numbers into Facebook apps, websites or mobile products which people can actually find useful.

We want to hear your ideas and feedback so join the conversation on Twitter or Google Groups, or email us at datastore@london.gov.uk. Got a question? Check out the FAQs.

Latest blog entry

How London Black Cabbie are using Social Media and Data to improve their own performance

22ND NOVEMBER 2011

You all know that Black Cab Drivers have a lot to say for themselves, right?  Well, a private Twitter account has been giving drivers the chance to tell each other what is going on around the Capital, and has helped turn an idea hatched by ...


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