Challenge
Doncaster Council holds local copies for OS datasets such as OS MasterMap Topographic Layer. However, keeping multiple datasets up-to-date can often be challenging. Demand for geospatial data and location services is increasing rapidly across the council, at a time when local authorities like Doncaster are facing growing constraints on resources and budgets.
Solution
With the OS Downloads API, Doncaster Council can automatically download open or premium data.
Result
With automated downloads and more frequent updates, Doncaster Council always has the latest data available, and is expanding the range of OS data it shares with users – including MasterMap Greenspaces, MasterMap Topography and MasterMap Sites. This is helping teams across the council benefit from accurate, reliable data to deliver enhanced local services while saving valuable time and costs.
"The introduction of the OS Data Hub has brought with it some very welcome improvements, not least the APIs. At Doncaster, we use Safe Software’s FME Server to check for updates to packages, download them to a network drive and send email alerts when they are ready. This is just the first, but crucial step towards a nearly fully automated workflow."