Decision details

To consider the report of the Cabinet Member for Finance and Change seeking approval of a new Data Strategy.

(i)  To approve and adopt the 2024-2030 Data & Intelligence Strategy, including the priority action areas, principles and outcomes set out in the strategy;

(ii)  To support the alignment of services and projects to the new Data strategy ensuring consistency across the authority and supporting closer working across the wider city and sub-region

Making best use of our data and intelligence assets will be essential in driving organisational transformation and being an evidence informed organisation, sustainable and fit for the future. The Data & Intelligence Strategy sets out the vision to achieve this.

Southampton City Council does not currently have a Data Strategy despite data being one of our key assets and data-led decision making being central to the delivery of our corporate plan.

Continue as we are; do not have a specific Data Strategy and do not have a strategic direction for how we manage and make best use of our data assets.