2004: OpenStreetMap is founded because Ordnance Survey won’t make their data open

2024: Ordnance Survey now publishes its data in OpenStreetMap format because that’s what people expect

My attempt to find out what the House of Lords Appointments Commission had to say about the award of peerages to Charlotte Owen & Ross Kempsell by Boris Johnson has just been rejected by the Information Commissioner’s Office. I will appeal to the Tribunal. rosenbaum.org.uk/charlotte-owen…

First upzoning, now low-traffic neighbourhoods:

We’re now consistently seeing evidence that many policies which are supposedly unpopular (because the system is designed so we only hear from the objectors) turn out to be popular when you do proper representative surveys.

I've written something for TheyWorkForYou to explain the votes (and lack of voting record) for the ceasefire motions last night mysociety.org/2024/02/22/opp…

If you're seeking information to do with #climate , don't forget EIRs, the Environmental Information Regulations. They're quite like #FOI and you can use WhatDoTheyKnow to submit them for information that concerns the environment. mysociety.org/2023/12/06/you… gives more detail.

Great to start the 500th Thetford parkrun
The wonderful volunteers allow the event to take place, so a big thank you to them
Nice to see many familiar faces participating and allowing us to join in the community spirit
Well done to all participating and here’s to the next 500!

More than 1,000 cyclists and walkers protest proposed permanent closure of quiet route that is 'key part' of National Cycling Network
road.cc/304935 #cycling

🌟 Have your say on the future of walking, wheeling, and cycling for our county! 🗣️ Our draft plan reflects sustainable transportation changes. Join the public consultation and share your thoughts: orlo.uk/lGycc

🗓️ Open until 24 Nov.

Cumbria Council justify closing a quiet lane to cyclists: “Individuals will make their own decisions on which road to use, albeit alternatives are limited. Whilst the closed road has less traffic and would be more pleasant to cycle, the A591 is a suitable alternative.”

The A591:

Did we bury the lede in Monday’s tweet? Maybe a bit… 😉

cycle.travel’s Android app is here! Low-traffic scenic routing, turn-by-turn navigation, offline maps: all free. Become a supporter for extra maps including Ordnance Survey.

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Keep cycling safely now the nights are closing in!
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🚶🚴 Join us in shaping the future of walking, wheeling, and cycling in our county! We've launched a public consultation on our updated strategy for active travel modes in Norfolk.
Share your thoughts here: ➡️ orlo.uk/m4GIH

🗓️ Open until 24 Nov.

Tories SMASHED in Tamworth and Mid Bedfordshire by-elections.

(And I feel fine)

Amazing sunny October afternoon

'is this how desperate the Conservative Party is now? you're making stuff up!'

Victoria Derbyshire ripping apart Tory minister Michelle Donelan over the meat taxes thing #CPC23 #newsnight

The 'Plan for Drivers' robs people of their travel choices, entrenching congestion and pollution.

LTNs and 20mph zones are vital measures that support people to cycle, freeing up road space for those who really do need to drive.

Act now! Write to the PM: ow.ly/VsAc50PSsfF

15 minute neighbourhoods - here's what amenities do Britons want within a 15 min walk from their home:

Bus stop: 90%
Post box: 87%
Pharmacy: 85%
GP surgery: 83%
Park: 81%
Primary school: 74%
Convenience store: 70%
Nursery: 67%
Supermarket: 59%
Bank: 55%

More in chart 👇

Quite astonishing to see a cabinet minister pushing a daft conspiracy theory - next stop QAnon?

Soft regulation = poorer compliance? informationrightsandwrongs.com/2023/09/27/sof… post by Jon Baines

#Databreaches put domestic abuse victims' lives at risk, UK Information Commissioner warns ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/… #localgov #dataprotection

Latest reprimand – Notts County ico.org.uk/action-weve-ta…

Yep. ICO should just assume Home Office is lying, like the rest of us do. #FOI bailii.org/uk/cases/UKFTT…