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 Design We love to reflect not only on organisational milestones but on the real-world progress our partners have made using data to tackle complex, place-based challenges. These are a selection of stories of how data, community insight, and collaboration have converged to make meaningful change possible across the UK. In the past year, our projects spanned the country — from Scotland to Northern Ireland, and from London to Lichfield — touching