Cadcorp Local Government Conference Thursday 23 rd March 2017 Introducing SIMON Sefton Interactive Maps ONline www.sefton.gov.uk
Introduction Chris Nelson - Technical Officer, Planning Services SIMON and SIMON+ - a case study
Introduction Chris Nelson - Technical Officer, Planning Services SIMON and SIMON+ - a case study What we have done? Why we did it? What next?
Background Sefton Council adopted a corporate approach to GIS in 2007 Desktop GIS Intranet GIS Internet GIS MapInfo Professional PlanWeb PlanAccess Corporate data Geostore
Background Sefton Council adopted a corporate approach to GIS in 2007 Desktop GIS MapInfo Professional Intranet GIS PlanWeb no longer Internet GIS PlanAccess supported Corporate data Geostore Underlying servers and infrastructure outdated
Key Objectives Provide a cost-effective web mapping solution 35,000 address searches per annum Provide an easy-to-use intranet mapping system 20,000 log-ins from over 300 users Reduce licence costs for desktop GIS 120 desktop licences Promote more corporate view of data
Procurement 2015/16 Specification, tender, evaluate, demo s Cadcorp preferred supplier Web Map Layers replaces PlanAccess Web Map Editor replaces PlanWeb Map Modeller provides admin tools
Implementation 2016/17 Managed by Arvato Led and assisted by Cadcorp Input from GIS Custodians UAT and data validation by data owners/users Launch and awareness-raising GIS Day 2016
Local Branding
Provides a window onto a wide range of Council data Allows public, businesses and partners to self-serve Enables users to search, click and enquire Simple to use
SIMON allows users to access Council data through a map
Gazetteer search
The map zooms to your chosen location
Local Knowledge a summary of data that applies to the chosen property or area
Local Knowledge also includes a where s my nearest feature
Choose Map Layers to select which dataset(s) you wish to display
Click within your chosen feature to display more information
An example of linked data for Conservation Areas
Choose Map Layers Planning Applications
An example of linked data for Planning Applications
The link to Planning Application data also allows you to view submitted plans and documents
Choose Map Layers a sample of other available datasets - telecom mast locations, public footpaths, winter gritting routes etc.
Enables users to view, enquire and make simple queries Encourages data sharing Creating SWDs is work in progress User over training and hand-holding taking place
SIMON+ welcome screen
Adopted Highways
Conservation
Ecological Framework
Historic Mapping
Aerial Imagery
Indices of Multiple Deprivation
Planning History
Building Control
Building Control
Local Plan Policy Map
Planning Constraints
Planning Constraints
Location Plans
GIS Day 16 th November 2016 Bootle Town Hall Why use GIS?
GIS Day 16 th November 2016 Bootle Town Hall
GIS Day November 2016 Opportunity to raise awareness and educate Aimed at senior managers and elected members Showcase examples of current GIS usage Explore potential and benefits of future uses Act as a launch platform for SIMON Well received positive feedback Follow-up meetings with key business areas
Current and Future Users Planning Services Conservation, Ecology, Coastal Protection Highways and Infrastructure
Current and Future Users Planning Services Conservation, Ecology, Coastal Protection Highways and Infrastructure Parks and Greenspace grounds maintenace Housing Standards monitoring private rented sector Neighbourhoods ASB, domestic violence
Benefits of SIMON and SIMON+ A single point of access to a wide range of data Encourages data sharing internally and externally Information to members, officers, public and partners Improved opportunities for self-service Underpins the One Council vision for joined-up thinking and action
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