Author: OpenStreetMap UK CIC
Revisiting addresses for our quarterly project
A modern map includes information about a whole range of things and OpenStreetMap is no different. Our dedicated community all love to add to the map and since 2015 we […]
Our asks of the Geospatial Commission
Introduction OpenStreetMap United Kingdom Community Interest Company (C.I.C), supports the members and users of the OpenStreetMap project who either reside in the UK, or who undertake activities associated with UK […]
UK set to benefit from the release of more geospatial data
Last week the Chancellor of the Exchequer presented his Autumn Budget to Parliament. This included the announcement of a new Geospatial Commission tasked with maximising the value of all UK […]
Jump in to our quarterly mapping project
The results are in. For our Oct-Nov-Dec quarterly mapping project we will be focusing on addresses. Although it is early days we already have some amazing tools available to track […]
Mapping a distributed campus for the University of Cambridge
In 2011, the University of Cambridge needed to update its map services for visitors, new staff and students. Unlike most UK universities, it does not occupy a campus: it is […]
Our aims as an OpenStreetMap local chapter
As a not for profit community interest company, OpenStreetMap United Kingdom C.I.C undertakes activities which benefit the community. En route to our first in-person meeting, Gregory put pen to paper […]
Join the conversation
As with any new company, we have lots to do and a lot of decisions to make. Although we continue to monitor the “talk-gb” mailing list, often it’s nice to […]
Bexhill OSM: Celebrating local pride
Bexhill is a rather traditional British town – it has a lot of independent businesses and a wealth of history. Local mapper Alexis Markwick wanted to herald this with an […]