Gavin Freeguard
@gavinfreeguard.bsky.social
Data/govt etc freelancer gavinfreeguard.com
Starting sotf.org.uk
@connectedbydata.org, Data Bites @publicdigital.bsky.social, @instituteforgovernment.org.uk, Think Digital Partners, @kinship.works, @transformgovtalks.bsky.social
Pic @paulclarke.com
Starting sotf.org.uk
@connectedbydata.org, Data Bites @publicdigital.bsky.social, @instituteforgovernment.org.uk, Think Digital Partners, @kinship.works, @transformgovtalks.bsky.social
Pic @paulclarke.com
Pinned
With so many new faces (hello 👋), here’s a quick intro thread to what I do…
Which is basically - research, policy (and advocacy), chairing/facilitation etc around data (and AI) policy, better use of data/information in government and associated topics such as digital govt & open govt
Currently...
Which is basically - research, policy (and advocacy), chairing/facilitation etc around data (and AI) policy, better use of data/information in government and associated topics such as digital govt & open govt
Currently...
Some tickets still available on the door tonight!
🎶 SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER 🎶
Join us for
SACRED SONGS: A journey through 400 years of English choral church music
7 for 7.30pm, St Stephen's, Canonbury N1 2DF
£12/10 concessions
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
Join us for
SACRED SONGS: A journey through 400 years of English choral church music
7 for 7.30pm, St Stephen's, Canonbury N1 2DF
£12/10 concessions
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
![Text in front of a stained glass window reads:
New Tottenham Singers present
SACRED SONGS
A journey through 400 years of English choral church music
Saturday 29 November 2025
7.30pm (doors open 7pm)
St Stephen's Church, Canonbury, N1 2HT [or N1 2DF]
Tickets: £12 (under 18s & full-time students £10)](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:abav5vcb2xgwleoftoeot4jn/bafkreiejba5oubgqvmo5us6ohifedsgmqvych7jd6ppn74utc4cco6xbcu@jpeg)
November 29, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Some tickets still available on the door tonight!
Reposted by Gavin Freeguard
Join us TOMORROW - some tickets still available!
🎶 SATURDAY 29 NOVEMBER 🎶
Join us for
SACRED SONGS: A journey through 400 years of English choral church music
7 for 7.30pm, St Stephen's, Canonbury N1 2DF
£12/10 concessions
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
Join us for
SACRED SONGS: A journey through 400 years of English choral church music
7 for 7.30pm, St Stephen's, Canonbury N1 2DF
£12/10 concessions
www.trybooking.com/uk/events/la...
November 28, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Join us TOMORROW - some tickets still available!
Now with video! (Audio to follow) medium.com/@transformgo...
And sign up for our Wed 10 Dec event (Whitechapel/online), with:
- Caroline, School of International Futures, on Governing Beyond the Now
- @derekalton.bsky.social, Civic Punks, A Journey Into the Future of Govt
luma.com/1b6pmysz?tk=...
And sign up for our Wed 10 Dec event (Whitechapel/online), with:
- Caroline, School of International Futures, on Governing Beyond the Now
- @derekalton.bsky.social, Civic Punks, A Journey Into the Future of Govt
luma.com/1b6pmysz?tk=...
November 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Now with video! (Audio to follow) medium.com/@transformgo...
And sign up for our Wed 10 Dec event (Whitechapel/online), with:
- Caroline, School of International Futures, on Governing Beyond the Now
- @derekalton.bsky.social, Civic Punks, A Journey Into the Future of Govt
luma.com/1b6pmysz?tk=...
And sign up for our Wed 10 Dec event (Whitechapel/online), with:
- Caroline, School of International Futures, on Governing Beyond the Now
- @derekalton.bsky.social, Civic Punks, A Journey Into the Future of Govt
luma.com/1b6pmysz?tk=...
Reposted by Gavin Freeguard
Thanks to everyone who came along to this. I mostly talked about taking a more deliberate approach to tech adoption, and shared some of the findings from this research into how the expansion and adoption of tools like Copilot requires diligence www.careful.industries/blog/2025-11...
November 27, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Thanks to everyone who came along to this. I mostly talked about taking a more deliberate approach to tech adoption, and shared some of the findings from this research into how the expansion and adoption of tools like Copilot requires diligence www.careful.industries/blog/2025-11...
A huge thank you to @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social @katybeale.bsky.social for great presentations @transformgovtalks.bsky.social tonight
Video etc to follow www.transformgov.org.uk
Sign up for our 10 December event @tpximpact.com (in Whitechapel) with @derekalton.bsky.social luma.com/1b6pmysz
Video etc to follow www.transformgov.org.uk
Sign up for our 10 December event @tpximpact.com (in Whitechapel) with @derekalton.bsky.social luma.com/1b6pmysz
November 26, 2025 at 9:29 PM
A huge thank you to @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social @katybeale.bsky.social for great presentations @transformgovtalks.bsky.social tonight
Video etc to follow www.transformgov.org.uk
Sign up for our 10 December event @tpximpact.com (in Whitechapel) with @derekalton.bsky.social luma.com/1b6pmysz
Video etc to follow www.transformgov.org.uk
Sign up for our 10 December event @tpximpact.com (in Whitechapel) with @derekalton.bsky.social luma.com/1b6pmysz
Me: it would be good if government budget and spending review processes were done more openly and transparently
Also me: NOT LIKE THIS
Also me: NOT LIKE THIS
November 26, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Me: it would be good if government budget and spending review processes were done more openly and transparently
Also me: NOT LIKE THIS
Also me: NOT LIKE THIS
Tonight! 🥳
🚨 NEXT WEEK 🚨
Join us at 6pm, Weds 26 November for the 11th @transformgovtalks.bsky.social
We'll hear from:
- @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social on local govt AI procurement & a new version of Consequence Scanning
- @katybeale.bsky.social, Chief Delivery & Engagement Officer, Westminster City Council
Join us at 6pm, Weds 26 November for the 11th @transformgovtalks.bsky.social
We'll hear from:
- @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social on local govt AI procurement & a new version of Consequence Scanning
- @katybeale.bsky.social, Chief Delivery & Engagement Officer, Westminster City Council
TransformGov Talks : November 2025 · Luma
Join us at 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
Rachel Coldicutt, Careful Industries, on local government AI procurement and a new version of Consequence Scanning
Second…
luma.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:51 AM
Tonight! 🥳
Reposted by Gavin Freeguard
Tomorrow! Join us in person or online 👇
🚨 NEXT WEEK 🚨
Join us at 6pm, Weds 26 November for the 11th @transformgovtalks.bsky.social
We'll hear from:
- @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social on local govt AI procurement & a new version of Consequence Scanning
- @katybeale.bsky.social, Chief Delivery & Engagement Officer, Westminster City Council
Join us at 6pm, Weds 26 November for the 11th @transformgovtalks.bsky.social
We'll hear from:
- @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social on local govt AI procurement & a new version of Consequence Scanning
- @katybeale.bsky.social, Chief Delivery & Engagement Officer, Westminster City Council
TransformGov Talks : November 2025 · Luma
Join us at 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
Rachel Coldicutt, Careful Industries, on local government AI procurement and a new version of Consequence Scanning
Second…
luma.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Tomorrow! Join us in person or online 👇
Tomorrow! Join us in person or online 👇
🚨 NEXT WEEK 🚨
Join us at 6pm, Weds 26 November for the 11th @transformgovtalks.bsky.social
We'll hear from:
- @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social on local govt AI procurement & a new version of Consequence Scanning
- @katybeale.bsky.social, Chief Delivery & Engagement Officer, Westminster City Council
Join us at 6pm, Weds 26 November for the 11th @transformgovtalks.bsky.social
We'll hear from:
- @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social on local govt AI procurement & a new version of Consequence Scanning
- @katybeale.bsky.social, Chief Delivery & Engagement Officer, Westminster City Council
TransformGov Talks : November 2025 · Luma
Join us at 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
Rachel Coldicutt, Careful Industries, on local government AI procurement and a new version of Consequence Scanning
Second…
luma.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Tomorrow! Join us in person or online 👇
Reposted by Gavin Freeguard
Doing this next week with my excellent friend and former colleague/co-founder @katybeale.bsky.social 😍. I'll be talking about the Careful Consequences Check, a way to QA digital products against their social and ethical impacts www.careful.industries/consequences
November 20, 2025 at 10:36 AM
Doing this next week with my excellent friend and former colleague/co-founder @katybeale.bsky.social 😍. I'll be talking about the Careful Consequences Check, a way to QA digital products against their social and ethical impacts www.careful.industries/consequences
🚨 NEXT WEEK 🚨
Join us at 6pm, Weds 26 November for the 11th @transformgovtalks.bsky.social
We'll hear from:
- @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social on local govt AI procurement & a new version of Consequence Scanning
- @katybeale.bsky.social, Chief Delivery & Engagement Officer, Westminster City Council
Join us at 6pm, Weds 26 November for the 11th @transformgovtalks.bsky.social
We'll hear from:
- @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social on local govt AI procurement & a new version of Consequence Scanning
- @katybeale.bsky.social, Chief Delivery & Engagement Officer, Westminster City Council
TransformGov Talks : November 2025 · Luma
Join us at 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
Rachel Coldicutt, Careful Industries, on local government AI procurement and a new version of Consequence Scanning
Second…
luma.com
November 20, 2025 at 10:17 AM
🚨 NEXT WEEK 🚨
Join us at 6pm, Weds 26 November for the 11th @transformgovtalks.bsky.social
We'll hear from:
- @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social on local govt AI procurement & a new version of Consequence Scanning
- @katybeale.bsky.social, Chief Delivery & Engagement Officer, Westminster City Council
Join us at 6pm, Weds 26 November for the 11th @transformgovtalks.bsky.social
We'll hear from:
- @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social on local govt AI procurement & a new version of Consequence Scanning
- @katybeale.bsky.social, Chief Delivery & Engagement Officer, Westminster City Council
I've been trying to keep track of big govt data/digital appts at Data Bites this year (inc this week, bit.ly/databites60)
Today, @politico.eu Morning Tech UK reports that yesterday, minister Ian Murray told the Sci/Tech cttee there will be no chief digital officer (it'll be DSIT perm sec instead)
Today, @politico.eu Morning Tech UK reports that yesterday, minister Ian Murray told the Sci/Tech cttee there will be no chief digital officer (it'll be DSIT perm sec instead)
November 20, 2025 at 7:55 AM
I've been trying to keep track of big govt data/digital appts at Data Bites this year (inc this week, bit.ly/databites60)
Today, @politico.eu Morning Tech UK reports that yesterday, minister Ian Murray told the Sci/Tech cttee there will be no chief digital officer (it'll be DSIT perm sec instead)
Today, @politico.eu Morning Tech UK reports that yesterday, minister Ian Murray told the Sci/Tech cttee there will be no chief digital officer (it'll be DSIT perm sec instead)
A huge thank you to Steph, Penny, @mhwauben.bsky.social & Michelle for a pre-Christmas cracker of a Data Bites @publicdigital.bsky.social last night
Watch back bit.ly/databites60
& check out the new StatsWales, the new Stats Code of Practice, the Data for London Library & the Census consultation!
Watch back bit.ly/databites60
& check out the new StatsWales, the new Stats Code of Practice, the Data for London Library & the Census consultation!
Join Slido: Enter #code to vote and ask questions
Participate in a live poll, quiz or Q&A. No login required.
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 11:49 AM
A huge thank you to Steph, Penny, @mhwauben.bsky.social & Michelle for a pre-Christmas cracker of a Data Bites @publicdigital.bsky.social last night
Watch back bit.ly/databites60
& check out the new StatsWales, the new Stats Code of Practice, the Data for London Library & the Census consultation!
Watch back bit.ly/databites60
& check out the new StatsWales, the new Stats Code of Practice, the Data for London Library & the Census consultation!
Reposted by Gavin Freeguard
Fun evening at Data Bites, and catching up with Laura Copestake.
Great speakers, and loved @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social’s mince pie chart 📈 🥧
Great speakers, and loved @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social’s mince pie chart 📈 🥧
November 18, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Fun evening at Data Bites, and catching up with Laura Copestake.
Great speakers, and loved @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social’s mince pie chart 📈 🥧
Great speakers, and loved @gavinfreeguard.bsky.social’s mince pie chart 📈 🥧
🚨 IN EIGHT MINUTES 🚨
It's Data Bites #60 @publicdigital.bsky.social
With... Welsh Govt (StatsWales)... Office for Stats Regulation (new Code)... Greater London Authority (data library)... ONS (Census)
Watch live, ask questions bit.ly/databites60
Full details public.digital/events/data-...
It's Data Bites #60 @publicdigital.bsky.social
With... Welsh Govt (StatsWales)... Office for Stats Regulation (new Code)... Greater London Authority (data library)... ONS (Census)
Watch live, ask questions bit.ly/databites60
Full details public.digital/events/data-...
Join Slido: Enter #code to vote and ask questions
Participate in a live poll, quiz or Q&A. No login required.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🚨 IN EIGHT MINUTES 🚨
It's Data Bites #60 @publicdigital.bsky.social
With... Welsh Govt (StatsWales)... Office for Stats Regulation (new Code)... Greater London Authority (data library)... ONS (Census)
Watch live, ask questions bit.ly/databites60
Full details public.digital/events/data-...
It's Data Bites #60 @publicdigital.bsky.social
With... Welsh Govt (StatsWales)... Office for Stats Regulation (new Code)... Greater London Authority (data library)... ONS (Census)
Watch live, ask questions bit.ly/databites60
Full details public.digital/events/data-...
Reposted by Gavin Freeguard
Open data friends,
If you could recommend only one resource (book, website, organisation, social media account, video, tool, other) what would you recommend to someone starting on their #opendata journey?
Something that will help them learn and explore.
If you could recommend only one resource (book, website, organisation, social media account, video, tool, other) what would you recommend to someone starting on their #opendata journey?
Something that will help them learn and explore.
November 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Open data friends,
If you could recommend only one resource (book, website, organisation, social media account, video, tool, other) what would you recommend to someone starting on their #opendata journey?
Something that will help them learn and explore.
If you could recommend only one resource (book, website, organisation, social media account, video, tool, other) what would you recommend to someone starting on their #opendata journey?
Something that will help them learn and explore.
TONIGHT!
🚨 THIS TIME NEXT WEEK 🚨
Come to @publicdigital.bsky.social Data Bites #60 (SW1/online) with:
- Steph Howarth (Chief Stat, Welsh Govt) on StatsWales
- Penny Babb (Office for Stats Regulation) on new Code
- @mhwauben.bsky.social (GLA) on Data for London Library
- Michelle Waters (ONS) on Census 2031
Come to @publicdigital.bsky.social Data Bites #60 (SW1/online) with:
- Steph Howarth (Chief Stat, Welsh Govt) on StatsWales
- Penny Babb (Office for Stats Regulation) on new Code
- @mhwauben.bsky.social (GLA) on Data for London Library
- Michelle Waters (ONS) on Census 2031
Data Bites #60 — Public Digital
public.digital
November 18, 2025 at 8:15 AM
TONIGHT!
Reposted by Gavin Freeguard
🪧 The next Data & AI public engagement community of practice tomorrow at 2pm (online).
We will be joined by @sciencewise.bsky.social; and
Mohn Centre for Children's Health & Wellbeing
@imperialmed.bsky.social.
Register at link in threaded post 👇
We will be joined by @sciencewise.bsky.social; and
Mohn Centre for Children's Health & Wellbeing
@imperialmed.bsky.social.
Register at link in threaded post 👇
November 18, 2025 at 7:00 AM
🪧 The next Data & AI public engagement community of practice tomorrow at 2pm (online).
We will be joined by @sciencewise.bsky.social; and
Mohn Centre for Children's Health & Wellbeing
@imperialmed.bsky.social.
Register at link in threaded post 👇
We will be joined by @sciencewise.bsky.social; and
Mohn Centre for Children's Health & Wellbeing
@imperialmed.bsky.social.
Register at link in threaded post 👇
Reposted by Gavin Freeguard
🏫 We (well, mainly @timdavies.org.uk) have been creating a small toolkit to help schools, colleges and informal education settings to discuss Generative AI in Education.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🏫 We (well, mainly @timdavies.org.uk) have been creating a small toolkit to help schools, colleges and informal education settings to discuss Generative AI in Education.
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Reposted by Gavin Freeguard
Data Bites #60 is tomorrow! Join us in person or online to hear about the brilliant work of practitioners transforming how data is used for the public good.
public.digital/events/data-...
public.digital/events/data-...
November 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Data Bites #60 is tomorrow! Join us in person or online to hear about the brilliant work of practitioners transforming how data is used for the public good.
public.digital/events/data-...
public.digital/events/data-...
This Wednesday!
It's the latest Data & AI Public Engagement community of practice @connectedbydata.org!
We'll hear from @sciencewise.bsky.social, & from the Mohn Centre @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social on ‘Data Detectives: 10-year-olds’ views on their health data & how it should be used’!
Join us!
It's the latest Data & AI Public Engagement community of practice @connectedbydata.org!
We'll hear from @sciencewise.bsky.social, & from the Mohn Centre @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social on ‘Data Detectives: 10-year-olds’ views on their health data & how it should be used’!
Join us!
Data and AI public engagement: Community of Practice
On Wednesday 19 November 2025 at 2pm we will hold the thirteenth meeting of a community of practice as part of our project on Giving communities a powerful say in public sector data and AI projects.
connectedbydata.org
November 17, 2025 at 10:03 AM
This Wednesday!
It's the latest Data & AI Public Engagement community of practice @connectedbydata.org!
We'll hear from @sciencewise.bsky.social, & from the Mohn Centre @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social on ‘Data Detectives: 10-year-olds’ views on their health data & how it should be used’!
Join us!
It's the latest Data & AI Public Engagement community of practice @connectedbydata.org!
We'll hear from @sciencewise.bsky.social, & from the Mohn Centre @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social on ‘Data Detectives: 10-year-olds’ views on their health data & how it should be used’!
Join us!
Delighted to add @katybeale.bsky.social to the line-up for November's @transformgovtalks.bsky.social - join us at the MoJ or online at 6pm, Wednesday 26 November!
Our next event will be on the 26th of November with @rachelcoldicutt.bsky.social and another exciting speaker to be announced soon.
You can register now!
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You can register now!
luma.com/4nead4y6
TransformGov Talks : November 2025 · Luma
Join us at 5.30pm for a 6pm start.
Rachel Coldicutt, Careful Industries, on local government AI procurement and a new version of Consequence Scanning
Second…
luma.com
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Delighted to add @katybeale.bsky.social to the line-up for November's @transformgovtalks.bsky.social - join us at the MoJ or online at 6pm, Wednesday 26 November!
TOMORROW! 👇
🚨 THIS TIME NEXT WEEK 🚨
Come to @publicdigital.bsky.social Data Bites #60 (SW1/online) with:
- Steph Howarth (Chief Stat, Welsh Govt) on StatsWales
- Penny Babb (Office for Stats Regulation) on new Code
- @mhwauben.bsky.social (GLA) on Data for London Library
- Michelle Waters (ONS) on Census 2031
Come to @publicdigital.bsky.social Data Bites #60 (SW1/online) with:
- Steph Howarth (Chief Stat, Welsh Govt) on StatsWales
- Penny Babb (Office for Stats Regulation) on new Code
- @mhwauben.bsky.social (GLA) on Data for London Library
- Michelle Waters (ONS) on Census 2031
Data Bites #60 — Public Digital
public.digital
November 17, 2025 at 9:35 AM
TOMORROW! 👇
A reminder we have a brilliant line-up for next Tuesday's Data Bites (6pm, 18 Nov), the last one of 2025
Sign up online, or come in person (Broadway House, opposite St James's Park tube) where there'll also be drinks afterwards 👇
Sign up online, or come in person (Broadway House, opposite St James's Park tube) where there'll also be drinks afterwards 👇
🚨 THIS TIME NEXT WEEK 🚨
Come to @publicdigital.bsky.social Data Bites #60 (SW1/online) with:
- Steph Howarth (Chief Stat, Welsh Govt) on StatsWales
- Penny Babb (Office for Stats Regulation) on new Code
- @mhwauben.bsky.social (GLA) on Data for London Library
- Michelle Waters (ONS) on Census 2031
Come to @publicdigital.bsky.social Data Bites #60 (SW1/online) with:
- Steph Howarth (Chief Stat, Welsh Govt) on StatsWales
- Penny Babb (Office for Stats Regulation) on new Code
- @mhwauben.bsky.social (GLA) on Data for London Library
- Michelle Waters (ONS) on Census 2031
Data Bites #60 — Public Digital
public.digital
November 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
A reminder we have a brilliant line-up for next Tuesday's Data Bites (6pm, 18 Nov), the last one of 2025
Sign up online, or come in person (Broadway House, opposite St James's Park tube) where there'll also be drinks afterwards 👇
Sign up online, or come in person (Broadway House, opposite St James's Park tube) where there'll also be drinks afterwards 👇
The Chief Statistician of the Welsh Government on the new StatsWales!
The Office for Statistics Regulation on the new Code of Practice for Statistics!
@mhwauben.bsky.social on the Data for London Library!
ONS on Census 2031!
A great stats/data portal/library line-up - join us next Tuesday!
The Office for Statistics Regulation on the new Code of Practice for Statistics!
@mhwauben.bsky.social on the Data for London Library!
ONS on Census 2031!
A great stats/data portal/library line-up - join us next Tuesday!
Join us in person or online for Data Bites #60 on Tuesday 18 November at 6pm.
Our monthly events series spotlights the digital practitioners transforming how data is used to serve the public.
Check out this month's speakers and book your place:
public.digital/events/data-...
Our monthly events series spotlights the digital practitioners transforming how data is used to serve the public.
Check out this month's speakers and book your place:
public.digital/events/data-...
November 13, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The Chief Statistician of the Welsh Government on the new StatsWales!
The Office for Statistics Regulation on the new Code of Practice for Statistics!
@mhwauben.bsky.social on the Data for London Library!
ONS on Census 2031!
A great stats/data portal/library line-up - join us next Tuesday!
The Office for Statistics Regulation on the new Code of Practice for Statistics!
@mhwauben.bsky.social on the Data for London Library!
ONS on Census 2031!
A great stats/data portal/library line-up - join us next Tuesday!