LCRIG has launched Phase Two of its Knowledge & Innovation Network, placing a greater focus on supporting innovation development, alongside further enhancements to the Local Authority Navigator, providing even more valuable insight into the local roads sector.
Phase Two sees the continued development of the Local Authority Navigator, bringing additional data and intelligence to an already valuable resource.
The Local Authority Navigator brings together key data and insights for every local authority across the UK in one interactive map, making it easier to understand and compare the local highways landscape. It provides a valuable tool for benchmarking authorities, identifying trends and exploring differences in areas such as funding, network condition, operating models and delivery approaches.
For suppliers, the Navigator turns this intelligence into practical market insight, helping to segment and understand your client base, identify where products or services are most relevant, and focus engagement on the authorities where there is the strongest alignment and opportunity.
Phase two introduces significant enhancements including key data and intelligence from the latest Transparency Reports submitted by local authorities last month.
These enhancements provide and even stronger evidence-based starting point for understanding the sector, identifying opportunities and making more informed decisions.
The Innovation Network is a centralised and trusted support hub helping innovation move from idea to adoption across the local highways sector.
In its first phase of development, it’s especially useful for SMEs or Start Up organisations who are new to the market. It brings together practical information and guidance on developing innovation, including available support, opportunities to showcase new solutions and information on funding, all designed to help organisations progress along their innovation journey.
As the Hub develops, further tools and support will be introduced to help connect innovation with local authority needs and create clearer pathways to adoption and scale.
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