Author: Tracy

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Author: Tracy

Historically investment in data analytics technology within local authorities has been slow to take off, this article attempts to address the reasons why and highlights how some of the barriers cited in the past are no longer relevant. Covering issues around cost, resourcing and data security - is the tide turning, as we start to see more of the benefits of investment outweighing the perceived issues holding people back...
Designing a fit-for-purpose discretionary business rates relief scheme is no easy task with reams of data to trawl through and identifying the many different characteristics that make your local businesses unique. This blog identifies how the process can be simplified to create a scheme with some real thought and intelligence behind it...
Revenue and benefits data when analysed properly can help in a myriad number of ways for example identifying debtors most likely to pay, highlighting where exemption statuses no longer apply and using historical data to influence or predict future outcomes. This blog article contains some key insights on how you could be using your data to work smarter...
With 100% rates retention due to be in place by 2020, Councils need to focus on getting better at maximising business rates collections. This blog talks about how Councils can use their existing business rates data alongside independent third party data in one central portal to provide deep insights that boost decision making and aids collection...