Policy options for geographic information from Ordnance Survey

Communities Minister Ian Austin has today outlined proposals on how the public will have more access to Ordnance Survey mapping data from next year, as part of a Government drive to open up data to improve transparency.

The Prime Minister and Communities Secretary John Denham have previously announced the move to free up data as part of the Smarter Government and 'Making Public Data Public' initiative.

Communities and Local Government have launched a consultation on which Ordnance Survey datasets can be made freely available to support digital innovation and democratic accountability.

Visit the Communities and Local Government website to find out more about this consultation

The dedaline for consultation responses is 17th March 2010.

Closed Consultations

Protected Landscape Policy Consultation

Visit Natural England’s website to participate in Natural England’s Protected Landscape Policy Consultation 

This policy sets out Natural England's draft position on protected landscapes. It sets out Natural England's belief that England's nationally protected landscapes:

• are of intrinsic value and deliver a range of public benefits associated with a healthy and accessible natural environment
• are capable of delivering more for the nation
• that elements of public policy, legislation and guidance that govern protected landscapes urgently require review and clarification so that they can address the challenges of today and maximise their potential within and beyond the designation 
• that the management of Heritage Coasts needs to be reviewed and set in a new context reflecting increased recognition of the importance of the marine and coastal zone

Closing date 5 October 2009
Issued 14 July 2009

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