Open Data – simple guide

Norwich City Council provides a wide range of open data to support transparency and accountability in local government. The council regularly publishes datasets covering topics such as finance, housing, business rates, council tax, contracts, and more.

Discover, explore and use our data

At Norwich City Council, we believe in being open and transparent. That’s why we share a wide range of information about how we work and the services we provide. This is called “open data” - and it’s available for everyone to use, free of charge.

What is open data?

Open data is information that anyone can access, use, and share. By publishing our data, we help you:

  • see how decisions are made
  • understand how money is spent
  • learn more about your local area

What can you find here?

We publish lots of useful data, including:

  • Council Tax and Business Rates: see how much is charged and collected
  • council spending and contracts: find out where public money goes
  • council-owned land and buildings: discover what properties we own
  • housing and homelessness: view statistics and reports
  • parking and transport: check parking spaces and annual reports
  • parks and open spaces: learn about green spaces in Norwich
  • waste and recycling: see our contracts and performance
  • organisation details: staff structure, salaries, gender pay gap, and more
  • other topics: public health burials, animal licenses, and more

Why do we share this data?

  • to be open and accountable
  • to help residents, businesses, and researchers
  • to make it easier for you to find information - no need to make a special request

How can you use this data?

Anyone can use our open data - whether you’re a resident, business owner, student, or developer. You can:

  • download and analyse the data
  • use it for research or projects
  • build apps or services
  • simply satisfy your curiosity!

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