032. John Adam St Gang: Intelligent Addressing; Ezine June 2008

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General:

1. CORE Standards become Statutory Obligation2. IA Match 1st Million CORE Records3. CORE Access to NLPG Search Site4. Local Authority Business Transformation Saves up to 13

million5. NLPG NSG Exemplar Awards - October 16th 20086. NLPG NSG Annual Conference7. EURADIN8. A Collection of Information on Address Standards9. Scots Go Online for the Census

10. Enfield Seeks GIS Mapping Officer

NLPG:

1. Candidate Record Conventions Group2. New Unitary Councils

NSG:

1. NSG Usernames and Passwords2. NSG Publications3. Up and Coming NSG Events

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[General]**1. CORE Standards become Statutory Obligation**

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) requires that all ElectoralRegisters comply with

the new Electoral Registration Data Standards by December 1st2009. This is a

new legislative requirement and failure to comply leaves the EROopen to criminal

sanction.

In addition to specific naming standards the address elementmust be held and maintained

in the BS7666:2006 Standard with a valid UPRN included againstevery entry; this

should be sourced from the LLPG or the NLPG for out of areadata.

The MoJ is currently considering how it may quality assure the


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data on individualregisters. As part of their implementation local authorities

should seek confirmationand evidence from suppliers that their systems are compliant.

Detailed guidance notes and the grant allocation request form

are available from[1]MoJ website.

The process requires input from all LLPG custodians who need tomeet with their

ERO to plan out how the process is going to be implemented intheir authority

[1] http://www.justice.gov.uk/guidance/electoral-data-standards.htm

**2. IA Match 1st Million CORE Records**Following the MoJ's recent distribution of guidelines for theCORE project IA are

well on the way to converting and matching the first 1 millionrecords for a number

of Urban, Rural, and Inner City districts. Data from Strand,Pickwick and Xpress

has all been processed.

The average match rate has been just over 95%. IA is urgingauthorities to send

the data in now rather than wait until the software vendors havedeveloped theirBS7666 compliant packages, as this will enable them to resolve

any outstanding issueswith their LLPG Custodians before populating the software when

it is successfullyinstalled. IA will hold the data, and maintain it until such

time as the authorityrequires. It will then be returned in whatever format the

Authority wishes.

Each authority using IA will receive a detailed report coveringthe data input,

processing and output, as well as observations on the LLPG and asection on next

actions to be taken.

IA will begin the "cleaning and matching" exercise on receipt ofa purchase order

for 1,806.00+VAT, and the data, which can be sent to adedicated CORE FTP site

(login details will be forwarded to authorities taking up the IAService).

Further information is available through [1]The intelligent


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solution for convertingelectoral registers to BS7666.If you have any queries please do not hesitate to email

[2][email protected],or telephone 020 7747 3500 for further information or to

indicate that you wish

to start the process.

[1] http://www.iahub.net/docs/1214306758437.pdf[2] mailto:[email protected]

**3. CORE Access to NLPG Search Site**All managers of Electoral Registers are able to access the

[1]NLPG Search Site providingthey submit their request through their authority's ALO

(Authority Liaison Officer)who is responsible for ensuring that the users are covered by

the appropriate licences.Those interested in accessing the NLPG search website should asktheir ALO to email

[2][email protected] giving first name,surname, telephone number,

email and postal address for the individual concerned.

[1] http://www.nlpg.org.uk[2] mailto:[email protected]

**4. Local Authority Business Transformation Saves up to 13

million**IMS Executive undertook a [1]Survey to assess how differentlybusiness transformation

was being applied from one local authority to another.

The research highlighted annual cost savings between 500,000 to13 million achieved

through smart procurement and service redesign aimed atbenefiting those who pay

council tax.

With a very high response of 20% to the IMS Executive Survey,the research has delivered

a comprehensive and in-depth picture, including several notablecase studies of

business transformation in the public sector.

Meanwhile, Glyn Evans, Birmingham City Council's chiefinformation officer, said,

at the Sapphire 2008 conference in Berlin, that he wasfrustrated by how long it

took to change anything in the local authority. (See full[2]Report)

Glyn Evans is in charge of the largest local authority


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transformational governmentproject in the UK. Their project is made up of nine separate

programmes, each aimingto bring efficiency to a different department. Two key

programmes include the CorporateServices Transformation, which aims to rebuild the council's

back office, and CustomerFirst, which aims to create a single point of contact forcustomers using council

services.

[1] http://www.publictechnology.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=16079[2] http://www.publicservice.co.uk/news_story.asp?id=6095&topic=Local%20government16079

**5. NLPG NSG Exemplar Awards - October 16th 2008**

The 2008 NLPG and NSG Exemplar Awards, to be held at theInternational ConventionCentre, in Birmingham on October 16th 2008, will recognise the

outstanding servicedelivery, effort, commitment and innovation by local

authorities, fire and policein the creation, maintenance and utilisation of the National

Land & Property Gazetteer(NLPG) and National Street Gazetteer (NSG).

The Awards brochure for the 2008 NLPG NSG Exemplar Awards has

been mailed to Custodiansand ALOs this week. The Award categories are:

NLPGNSG

Most ImprovedThis category will be judged by the NLPG CustodianMost Improved

This category will be judged by the NSG Custodian

Most Creative UseMost creative use of the NLPG or LLPG by either a creating or

receiving authorityBest Streetworks ApplicationBest Streetworks application based on the NSG or LSG

Best Business TransformationBest example of using the LLPG for internal business process

transformation or re-engineering- including Best e-service deliveryMost Innovative Use of Additional Street Data


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[3] http://www.nlpg.org.uk[4] http://www.thensg.org.uk

**6. NLPG NSG Annual Conference**The Underpinning Transformational Government conference is the

biggest event of

the NLPG NSG calendar and is a great opportunity for custodiansand ALOs to networkwith the target audience for the 2008 event which includes:

heads of service, policy,ICT and eGovernment in local authorities, directors and managers

of highways, landand property professionals, GIS specialists, electoral

registration officers, streetnaming and numbering officers, managers and practitioners from

the emergency servicesand national parks authorities.

The 2008 Exemplar Awards will be presented during theconference.

The conference is free to all signatories of the MappingServices Agreement. The

2007 conference attracted over 200 attendees from 94 differentlocal authorities,

police and the fire services. [1]Registration is now open.

The [2]Agenda for the conference has now been finalised and the

programme can beseen on the [3]NLPG and [4]NSG websites. Key note speakersinclude:Jos Creese -

Head of IT, Hampshire County Council and Member of LocalGovernment CIO Council

John Hayes - Director, IDeAGlyn Evans - Assistant to the Chief Executive on Business

Transformation, BirminghamCity Council, and Member of Local Government CIO Council.The NLPG and NSG are the building blocks providing the linking

mechanism to joinup systems and organisations. This event demonstrates the

importance of your datain achieving Transformational Government, please come along and

see how your workis making a difference in local authorities.

Running alongside the conference is an exhibition which so farhas 14 exhibitors:

Aligned Assets, Astun Technology, Bartec, Bluesky, eSpatial,ESRI (UK), GeoInformation

Group, GGP, Hopewiser, IDOX, Innogistic, Ordnance Survey,Spatial Technology, Tenet.

Is your supplier amongst this list? If not, please point them


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to the the [5]exhibitoropportunities on the [6]NLPGand [7]NSG websites.

[1] http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=9ziRjNjA_2b58oO7ZqcC5gRw_3d_3d

[2] http://www.iahub.net/docs/1214388572613.pdf[3] http://www.nlpg.org.uk[4] http://www.thensg.org.uk[5] http://www.iahub.net/docs/1207749042599.pdf[6] http://www.nlpg.org.uk[7] http://www.thensg.org.uk

**7. EURADIN**Intelligent Addressing is involved with a European project,

EURADIN (European AddressesInfrastructure) which aims at constituting a Best Practice

Network to promote theharmonisation of European Addresses. The emphasis will be put indefining how access

to existing address data should be made to ensure theinteroperability of existing

address data and working out a strategy on how to build upaccess services to national

or regional addresses infrastructures.

The project main result will be the proposal for the EuropeanAddress Infrastructure

and the implementation, testing, and validation of a pilotEuropean Address Infrastructure.The results shall be used as a reference for all European Member

States to fulfilthe INSPIRE recommendations with respect to addresses.

**8. A Collection of Information on Address Standards**The proceedings from the ISO Workshop on Address Standards -

Considering the issuesrelated to an international address standard have now been

published, together witha collection of information on address standards. These can be

accessed at [1]www.isotc211.org/address/publications.htm

[1] http://www.isotc211.org/address/publications.htm

**9. Scots Go Online for the Census**The General Register Office for Scotland has awarded a 18.5m

contract to processthe 2011 census, including an option for online questionnaires

The Office said that printed census forms will include unique

passcodes, allowingsecure access to a website for those who wish to fill it out


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online. CACI, whichwon the contract, will help develop the website for the census,

as well as the printedquestionnaires and systems for automated data capture of

handwriting. The firm willcarry out the data capture and coding in Scotland, with

government statisticiansanalysing the results.

Scotland will carry out a voluntary census rehearsal on March29th 2009 in West

Edinburgh, Lewis and Harris, to test the new technology. Thisshould indicate likely

demand for the online version.

**10. Enfield Seeks GIS Mapping Officer**

Permanent contract. 36 hours per week. Salary (Scale 5)20,595- 22,428 inc.of London weighting.

An exciting job opportunity has arisen in the GIS (Geographical

Information Systems)Team to carry out the role of GIS Mapping Officer. The team is

responsible for managingthe Councils Corporate GIS datasets and maintaining the Local

Street and PropertyGazetteer function.

You will be responsible for carrying out the duties of a GISprofessional in the

delivery, creation and maintenance of spatial data, you'll alsoresolve technical

queries with data owners, deal with existing datasets andprovide ad-hoc mapping.

This includes database management of the Corporate SpatialDatabase, ensuring the

data held complies with the desired accuracy and metadatastandards. You will be

converse in MapInfo Professional and other IT. Yourapplication must demonstrate

experience of general office practices including the use of MSOffice software.

Closing Date: 1st July 2008. Interviews planned for the 16thJuly 2008.

To find out more, and to apply for this post please visit[1]www.jobs.enfield.gov.uk

where you will be asked to apply online with a CV.

Enfield Council offers free internet access at local libraries


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to assist you inapplying for council vacancies. If you have any difficulties

accessing this informationplease contact Claire Slater on 020 8379 4237. A textphone

(minicom) is providedfor those with a hearing or speech impairment on 020 8379 4419.

[1] http://www.jobs.enfield.gov.uk

[NLPG]**1. Candidate Record Conventions Group**

The inaugural meeting of the Candidate Record Conventions Groupwas held on June

10th. The group consists of LLPG Custodians and NLPG Data usersin the form of

FRS representatives and is chaired by David Heyes, AddressManager at Wigan MBCand National Chair of LLPG Regional Custodians.

The group reviewed the types of locations that are starting to

arise from increaseduse of NLPG in the fire and rescue services and whether certain

property types werein the scope of current NLPG guidance.

The group is due to meet again shortly to review some research

undertaken on complexmulti-occupied commercial and industrial premises, military andsecurity establishments

and land parcels.

For those LLPG Custodians that utilise their own in-house LLPGsoftware please note

that a technical specification for the transfer of candidaterecords has been made

available on the [1]NLPG website. In order to receive candidaterecords via the

NLPG your systems will need to be able to receive data in thisformat. For all

other custodians using proprietary software, all vendors havebeen sent this specification

and are currently reviewing their products with an aim forOctober 2008 for implementation.

[1] http://www.nlpg.org.uk

**2. New Unitary Councils**From April 1st 2009 it is planned that 9 new Unitary councils

will be formalisedfrom existing two-tier councils across England. IDeA has

already begun a project


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to understand how each of the new councils will be administeredand more specifically

the arrangements for the onward maintenance of LLPGs and LSGswithin these new areas.

A working group has been formed to discuss the options for aseamless data migration.

[NSG]**1. NSG Usernames and Passwords**

Intelligent Addressing have increased the security requirementson accessing the

NSG website. Users now need a minimum 8 character username anda minimum 8 character

alphanumeric password. The password must contain at least one

uppercase characterand four digits.

A small number of NSG users, who created usernames and passwordsnot meeting the

above standard of security, will not be able to update theirlogin details when

their current password expires. If you are experiencingproblems please contact

the IA Help Desk (email [1][email protected]/ telephone 020

7747 3502) and they will change the username and password asnecessary.

[1] mailto:[email protected]

**2. NSG Publications**Following the move to TMA 2004 approximately 70 custodians are

updating the LSGand ASD to the National Hub on a monthly basis. Many other

authorities are stillexperiencing software and procedural problems that are

preventing them from makingmonthly submissions.

All custodians are reminded that it is an MSA contractual

obligation and statutoryobligation to update their LSG and ASD every month.

**3. Up and Coming NSG Events**A member of the NSG team will attend the following events:North West Regional Custodians Group, July 2nd 2008, RadcliffeYorkshire and Humberside Regional Custodians Group, July 7th

2008, HullWelsh Regional Custodians Group, July 9th 2008, Builth Wells


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South West Regional Custodians Group, week ending July 18th 2008TBC, Exeter

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032. John Adam St Gang: Intelligent Addressing; Ezine June 2008