Geographical Information Topic Group

The Geographical Information Topic Group focuses on geographical information, systems, data and analysis to support strategy formulation and implementation in the West Midlands region and sub-​regions.

The Topic Group identifies and pursues common geographical information requirements and advises the Observatory on an appropriate geographical information system (GIS) for this website.

News and updates

We publish a bulletin twice a year. Read our latest bulletin (October 2008). Please register with us to subscribe to our bulletin.

Organisations represented on the Topic Group

• ADAS
• Aston University
• Black Country Consortium
• Centro
• Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
• Environment Agency
• Government Office for the West Midlands
• Malvern Hills District Council
• Natural England
• Shropshire County Council
• Staffordshire County Council
• Staffordshire University
• West Midlands Cancer Intelligence Unit
• West Midlands Fire Service
• Worcestershire County Council

Geographical Information Systems (GIS) discussion forums and support

• MapInfo discussion forums
• ESRI User Support
• RPM Information Network
• GIS User Forum

Topic Group work

Topic Group Terms of Reference (PDF, 47kb)

2008/​09 Work Programme (PDF, 66kb)

Topic Group meetings

Papers for the topic group meeting on the 6th November 2008 can be downloaded below:

1. Agenda (PDF, 42KB)
2. Minutes 16th July 2008 (PDF, 121KB)

The meeting minutes (PDF,131KB) from the Geographical Information Topic Group held on 6th November 2008 are now available.

Pub Quiz

Download GI pub quiz (Powerpoint, 1.5MB) for the Geographical Information Day event on the 19th November. Please forward your thoughts and suggestions regarding this quiz to Claire Edwards by the 13 November 2008.