An oversight group has been established to advise on the overall strategic direction and delivery of phase 2 of the Local Government Data Platform.
The membership of the group includes senior leaders from key stakeholder organisations to provide appropriate influence within their own organisation and also cross sector. Membership organisations include IS, SOLACE, COSLA, LGDO, Scottish Government and Public Health Scotland. A list of members is below.
This group will be jointly chaired by SOLACE and COSLA, who will report progress to the SOLACE branch and COSLA leaders.
The key responsibilities of the oversight group are to:
- Advise on the strategic direction and priorities for phase 2 of the Local Government Data Platform project.
- Agree the project work-plan, deliverables, and timeframes, and monitor progress.
- Agree on a communications and engagement plan and support its implementation.
- Receive bi-monthly updates on progress from the programme team.
- Agree and present reports to key stakeholders such as SOLACE Branch and COSLA Leaders, including recommendations regarding the future focus and direction.
Oversight Group Membership
- Jane O’Donnell, Chief Executive, COSLA (Co-Chair)
- Kenneth Lawrie, Chief Executive, Falkirk council (Co-chair)
- Louise MacDonald, Director General, Communities, Scottish Government
- Tom Wilkinson, Chief Data Officer, Scottish Government
- Sarah Gadsden, Chief Executive, Improvement Service
- Martyn Wallace, Chief Digital Officer, Local Government Digital Office
- Colin Birchenall, Chief Technology Officer, Local Government Digital Office
- Scott Heald, Director of Data and Digital Innovation, Public Health Scotland
Phone: 07747 711310
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Phase 1 Final Report
The final report of the first (discovery) phase of the project.
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The Crerar Review
Report of the independent review of regulation, audit, inspection and complaints handling of public services in Scotland.
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The Verity House Agreement
Partnership agreement between the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities (COSLA) and the Scottish Government “setting out our vision for a more collaborative approach to delivering our shared priorities for the people of Scotland.”