Last month, I shared some thoughts on using Power BI to boost community engagement and communication in councils. The response was fantastic (thank you!) I received many questions from councils wanting to know the practical 'how-to' steps for implementing these ideas. So, for this month's blog post, I've written a comprehensive, step-by-step guide that walks you through exactly how to build a community engagement dashboard in Power BI, from preparing your data to publishing i
Community engagement is the foundation of effective local governance. When residents feel heard and informed, trust in local councils increases, participation in civic life grows, and decisions are better aligned with the needs of the community. One powerful, and often underutilised tool is Microsoft’s data visualisation and business intelligence platform, Power BI.
