Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Websites Set Government Data Free - Nov 12, 2008

The UK government has announced the winner of a website design contest. The contest "Show Us a Better Way" was all about to generate new ideas that would give the public better access to public information. Presenting their views, the finalists were included ideas for a map site showing school catchment areas and a service telling people where to find the nearest public toilet.

Further, the contest was inspired by booming non government websites such as FixMyStreet, which allows people to report problems like fly tipping to their local council. Hundreds of entries were registered for the contest and all competing for a share of a £80,000 prize

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