On June 10th, Impera Analytics took the stage at the 2025 President’s Conference to deliver a powerful presentation:"Beyond Borders: Harnessing Data to Transform Places and Unite People."

As England advances into a new phase of devolution and local government reform, councils must show real-world outcomes, not just intentions. The Social Progress Index (SPI) and Place Insight offer a clear, data-driven way to measure what truly matters — from education, housing, health, and inclusion to environmental quality and economic opportunity.

Using Place Insight for Policy We love to reflect not only on organisational milestones but on the real-world progress our partners have...