I was at Netroots on Saturday to learn from a mixture of new and old activists, and particularly on the lookout for insights into how local websites can link with action on the ground. As most people involved in hyperlocal websites know, anger is a great mobiliser. A local issue is often what gets an [...]
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Crime mapping: guidance from information commissioner
Few things excite more local interest on hyperlocal websites than crime – in the last couple of years the police have started to publish crime maps ward by ward. But in general these are at too high a level to be of real use on the ground. If i want to campaign as an active [...]
Getting road safety data from your local council
If you write a hyperlocal news site, I can guarantee you’ll have roads and junctions in your area which are known for being dangerous. It’s possible to use the Freedom of Information Act to get your local council to tell you just how dangerous they really are. The data you’ll receive could be the basis [...]