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It is almost a month since the launch of the Birmingham City Observatory, and we are now releasing our first new set of data and insights into the Observatory from the 2021 National Census. The Census is a treasure trove of information that can help inform decision making and build a better understanding of our city and region....

Metrics can provide a useful snapshot of our city, though at stake is our tendency to critique often complex issues through the lens of comparisons and ranks. It is therefore important to recognise the spatial and temporal context behind the data itself....

Our aims are simple. On the one hand, we want to publish a ‘single source of the truth’ about Birmingham which provides a better understanding of our people, our city, the key challenges it faces and the opportunities it presents. On the other hand, we want to start a collaborative journey with partners across the city, where we use data together to create value for our diverse communities....

Here at the city Observatory we are working with our own teams within Birmingham City Council and partners to come up with a data charter. A set of principles by which we, and all of our curious collaborators work to....